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Introduction.....................................................................................1

2012 Board of Directors – 2012........................................................2

Terminology....................................................................................4

Section 1 – Licensing........................................................................6

Section 2 – General Rules................................................................8Section 3 – Pit Regulations.............................................................12

Section 4 – Race Procedures.........................................................14

Section 5 – Rider Equipment.........................................................20

Section 6 – Motorcycle and Technical

Inspection Requirements...........................................22Section 7 – Supersport Motorcycles.............................................29

Section 8 – Superbike Motorcycles..............................................34

Section 9 – Vintage Motorcycles...................................................37

Section 10 – Grand Prix (GP) Motorcycles....................................38

Section 11 – Absolute Trailer Sales/Bob Fier Racing Ninja 250..........................................40

Section 12 – Oenses, Penalties, Protests and Appeals...............41

Section 13 – Points..........................................................................51

Section 14 – Endurance Events.....................................................53

Section 15 – Trophy Dashes...........................................................58Section 16 – Special Events...........................................................58

Track Maps....................................................................................59

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Welcome to the Central Roadracing Association, an organizationcreated to provide high quality motorcycle roadracing programs thatemphasize safety, education and good sportsmanship.

Your safety is the driving force behind our operation. Safetyprocedures are reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure that neededimprovements are made in a timely manner. CRA also provides rider

and sta education through classes, on-track training, publishedarticles, and by example.

Our rulebook is designed to allow you to compete in as even andequitable an environment as we know how to provide. In caseswhere the rulebook does not specically address a situation, fair playand common sense will be the basis for decisions. Decisions will be

made without respect to individual competitors, but rather for fairand honest representation of all participants.

It is your responsibility to assess the facility, safety measures,weather conditions, and any other considerations regarding therisk of competition at any given event. Our rulebook is intended asa guide for the conduct of our sport and is in no way a guarantee

against injury or death to participants, spectators or others. Noexpress or implied warranty of safety shall result from publicationor of compliance with these rules and regulations. Participationin an event indicates an assumption of all risks involved. We hopeyou enjoy being a CRA member and wish you the best of luck inroadracing.

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President | Mark [email protected]

Vice President | Kris [email protected]

Secretary | Kim [email protected]

Treasurer | Troy [email protected]

2012 Board of Directors

Membership | Anna [email protected]

Racer Liaison | Cole Naymark

[email protected]

Worker Liaison | Gus [email protected]

Correspondence may be sent to:CENTRAL ROADRACING ASSOCIATION

2845 Harriet Avenue, Suite #203Minneapolis, MN 55408

Phone 612-332-4070www.cra-mn.com



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Classes:a) Ultralight Cupb) Lightweight Supersport, Lightweight Superbike, Lightweight

Grand Prixc) Middleweight Supersport, Middleweight Superbike,

Middleweight Grand Prixd) Heavyweight Supersport, Heavyweight Superbike, Heavyweight

Grand Prixe) Unlimited Supersport, Unlimited Superbike, Unlimited Grand Prixf) 125 Grand Prix, 250 Grand Prix, SuperTwins, Sportsman

Lightweight, Sportsman Middleweightg) Absolute Trailer Sales/Bob Fier Racing Ninja 250

GP1 – Ultralight and 125GP bikes

GP2 – Lightweight and 250GP bikesGP3 – Middleweight bikesGP4 – Heavyweight and Unlimited bikes**Novices may compete in GP4, but may not compete on an unlimitedclass motorcycle. Divisions:

Ultralight, Lightweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight, Unlimited

DNF: Did Not Finish

DNS: Did Not Start

DQ: Disqualied

EMT: Emergency Medical Technician

ENGINES

a) Single: one cylinder

b) Twins: two cylinders

c) Triples: three cylinders

d) Multies: four or more cylinders

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EVENT: Any race or contest in a meetJUMPING THE START: When a motorcycle’s rear tire crosses the rowmarker of the position occupied at the time of the horizontal minutesign and before the green ag for that wave

MEET: Meeting where one or more races are held

NEW RIDER: Anyone not licensed with another roadracingorganization or has not nished a CRA event within the last two years

OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer

PADDOCK: The area outside of the fenced track from the main gate tothe fenced pit area.

PARTICIPANT: Anyone on racetrack grounds during a CRA event –including, but not limited to riders, crew, workers, spectators, andocials

PIT: The fenced area surrounding the pit lane. At BIR, this area alsoincludes the service road on the far side of the chain link fence and theroad from the Control Tower to the fuel pumps.

RACE OFFICIAL: Race Steward, or Chiefs of Sta and their designees

RIDER: Anyone who competes in a meet

VISUAL PROTEST: A visual protest focuses on the bike in “as raced”

condition, and may include removal of body panels, fairing and gastank as necessary to view carberator, air box, etc.

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1) All competitors must possess a current CRA license. Ridersunfamiliar with the race facility will be given an orientation (byrequest) after the rider’s meeting.

2) One New Rider’s seminar will be held before the CRA’s rst meet

and on-track sessions will be held at subsequent race events. NewRiders must complete the seminar and pass one of the on-track

sessions. There will be make-up sessions of the classroom and on-track throughout the year. For details visit the website at www.cra-mn.com or call 612-332-4070.

3) Licenses will be issued with the riders classied as either Expert orNovice. CRA will classify riders based upon experience and provenability. Status may be changed at any time by petitioning the Board

of Directors.

4) Applicants must complete a membership form and are responsiblefor updating any changes with the Chief of Medical.

5) Applicants less than 18 years of age must provide a notarized copyof the CRA Minor License Release Form signed by their parent or

guardian. Licensing of minors requires the approval of the ChiefSteward.

6) NOVICES: Novice licenses will be issued to riders meeting thefollowing qualications:

a) New Ridersb) Applicants possessing a Novice license from a recognized road

racing organizationc) Renewals by riders who have nished at least one CRA event in

the past two yearsd) Renewals by Novices who were not bumped to an expert

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e) Novices may not compete on unlimited division motorcycles, norcompete in unlimited classes. Refer to sections 7, 8, and 9 forclass legality and weight division structure.

7) During their rst race weekend, new riders cannot bump up a class.

8) EXPERTS: Expert licenses will be issued to riders meeting the

following qualications:a) Applicants possessing an Expert license from a recognized road

racing organization.b) Renewals by expert riders who have nished at least one CRA

event in the past three years.c) Any Novice, who in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has

attained Expert performance levels.

d) Novices who were in the top 25% of the novice season point totalsfor one or more of the competition weight divisions (i.e. ultralight,lightweight, middleweight, heavyweight) and must have a top10 nish in a sprint race. Points earned in supersport, superbike,and grand prix will be combined for purposes of assessingwhich novice riders will advance to expert status the followingseason. New riders will not be advanced to expert status without

demonstrated ability and petitioning the Board of Directors.e) Novices with 1 year or less experience will not be advanced to

Expert status without demonstrated ability and petitioning theBoard of Directors.

9) A racer may only bump up two classes when entering races, basedon the bike’s minimum class. If a bumped racer is signicantly

slower than the leader’s pace or their pace poses a safety hazardthey may be black agged and barred from future races of thatclass and any higher class at the race steward’s discretion.

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1) Through the establishment and enforcement of various rules andprocedures, CRA strives to regulate the sport of motorcycle racingin the fairest possible manner. By participating in a CRA meet, eachparticipant agrees to abide by the CRA’s rules and procedures. Allparties involved in CRA races are expected to conduct themselvesin a professional manner, respecting at all times the rights ofothers. Participation in the CRA race activities is a privilege and

violation of CRA rules and procedures can lead to forfeiture of theircompetition licenses or event credential, nes, point deductions,lap deductions, disqualication and other disciplinary actions asoutlined herein.

2) Everyone must register with CRA before entering the racing

facilities. Rules directed or related to safety are promulgated

to make all persons concerned with safety aware, but the CRAneither warrants safety if the rules are followed nor compliancewith and enforcement of rules. Each participant in competitionhas the responsibility to assess the safety aspects of facilities andconditions. Attendance at CRA event indicates the following:

a) An assumption of all risks involved.b) An agreement to waive liability of CRA and all other organizers,

promoters and sponsors.c) Responsibility for any damage or injury in which he/she maybecome involved.

3) Everyone must openly display a valid pass. Fraudulent use of anypass will be penalized as deemed appropriate.

4) Anyone camping at the race facility must have a camping pass.

5) No one may consume alcohol in the Paddock, Pits or trackside ofthe fenced racecourse until after the nal checkered ag of theday.

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6) Riders, crew, workers and ocials may not consume alcohol untilthe nal checkered ag of the day unless they are in the BIR ineldand remain there until the nal checkered ag of the day.

7) Riders in restricted areas found under the inuence of alcoholor any other substance that aects mental or physical abilitiesbefore the nal checkered ag of the day will be disqualied from

all remaining events of the weekend and subject to suspension ofcompetition license.

8) Anyone using illicit drugs will be removed from the race facility.

9) Drunk and/or disorderly conduct will not be tolerated at anytime. The CRA Ocials may escort you out of the facility for the

weekend.

10) Race engines and other loud vehicles may only run between9:00am and 6:00pm. No amplied music or loud noises after10:00pm. Fireworks are prohibited.

11) No stopping on, spectating from, or parking of vehicles on BIR

ineld bridges. The bridges are located between turns 9 and 10on the Donnybrooke course, and between turns 12 and 13 on theCompetition course.

12) No vehicle may be driven or lifted over any fence.

13) Spectators are not allowed in the Control Tower or inside the

fenced racecourse.

14) Everyone must obey the posted speed limit.

15) All vehicles (including pit bikes) must have a functional headlightto operate after dark.




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16) Pets must be attended, leashed and controlled at all times whennot in a vehicle. Unleashed pets will be impounded at the owner’sexpense.

17) Children must be supervised at all times. All operators ofmotorized vehicles must have a driver’s license. Bicycle riders in

the Paddock must also have a driver’s license.

18) Each rider is responsible for the behavior and actions of allpersons, either guests or crew, attached to him/her. Any punitiveaction required as a result of actions by guests or crew will belevied against the rider.

19) Anyone engaging in unfair practice or behavior in violation ofCRA or race facility rules or action “detrimental to the sport ofmotorcycling in general” whether related to specic competitionor not, may be disqualied or subject to expulsion from CRAactivities.

20) No motor vehicle may be operated upon the go-kart track.

Violators may be ned by BIR and have their vehicles impoundedby security.

21) Unsportsmanlike conduct i.e., Burnouts, “lighting up”, or spinningthe rear tire in the pits, on pit lane, or in the paddock, is notallowed. Oending riders will be penalized and/or ned.

a) 1st oense results in a verbal warning

b) 2nd oense results in a $50 nec) 3rd oense results in a loss of race license for a time to bedetermined by the Chief Race Steward.




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22) Wheelies in the paddock area are not allowed. Oending riderswill be penalized and/or ned. Wheelies done on track or hot pitsin a manner that endangers others may cause the oending riderto be penalized.

a) During a race, the penalty will be a “STOP and GO”.b) During a practice session, the penalty will be the dismissalfrom and/or loss of the practice session.

23) A rider must report to the Chief Race Steward after anyunsportsmanlike infraction has occurred. He/She must reportbefore the involved rider may resume his racing and/or practice.

24) Dishonored checks and declined credit cards will be cause forimmediate suspension from further competition. Suspension will

be from the date of the dishonored check/declined charge untilthe debt is paid in full. Check writing privileges will be revokedfor chronic oenders. Other penalties may be incurred at thediscretion of the Board or Directors, including but not limited tones, loss of points and ability to renew racing license if bad debtis not resolved within 30 days of initial notication to rider.




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1) No minors, other than licensed racers are allowed in the pit area.Only riders and crew are allowed in the pit areas.

2) No pets allowed in the Pits.

3) Anyone over the pit wall must wear long pants, a shirt and shoes.Persons signaling riders at trackside wall may wear shorts. No red

or yellow clothing will be allowed.

4) SUPPORT VEHICLES:a) Vehicles must park perpendicular to the pit wall.b) Vehicles cannot protrude onto or over the asphalt behind the pit

wall.c) Trailers must be disconnected from their tow vehicles.

d) Vehicles may be parked only one deep.e) Support vehicles may park only on the drag return side of chain

link fence. There is no parking on the pit side of the chain linkfence.

f) Only two vehicles (including trailers, excluding bikes) are allowedper pit.

g) All pit bikes must display the rider’s competition number. It is

strongly advised that all four-wheeled vehicles also display therider or team competition number.

5) Smoking allowed only within arm’s reach of the chain link fence.

6) GASOLINE:a) Must be stored in state-approved containers and sealed when

not in use.b) Pressurized gasoline containers are prohibited.c) Fuel towers and caddies (assisted fuel delivery systems) are not

allowed.d) All gasoline must be stored o the asphalt down in the hot pits.e) No gasoline may be stored within the garages.

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7) REFUELING:a) While refueling, the rider must be o the motorcycle and the

motorcycle must be securely supported by a mechanical stand. Noother work may be performed on the motorcycle while refueling.

b) Engine must be shut o.c) Someone must be standing directly in front of the front wheel on

the hot side of pit wall with a 10BC re extinguisher at the ready.“At the ready” means pin pulled and hand on handle/trigger.

d) The use of a funnel while refueling during a race is prohibited.

8) Riders are advised to bring a 10BC re extinguisher.

9) TRAFFIC at BIR:a) All trac on the trackside of the chain link fence (both paved and

grassy areas) is one way, 10MPH, in the direction of the track ow.b) Trac on the far side of the chain link fence (the pit return road) is

also one way, 10MPH, in the opposite direction of track ow.c) No vehicular trac is permitted on the asphalt next to the pit wall.

10) No welding is allowed in the pits.

11) PIT SIGNALS:a) No one may sit, stand, kneel, or lean on the concrete barrier along

the front straight of the track from Pit Entrance to Pit Exit.b) No one may place anything on the concrete barrier.c) No one may reach or hold a sign over the concrete barrier.d) Everyone should face trac when standing beside the concrete

barrier.

e) No one is allowed to spectate from the concrete barrier.f) Two personnel per team, maximum, may signal rider and run lap

charts in the area between the hot pit lane and the trackside wall.Crossing of the hot pit lane should be kept to an absolute minimum.

12) Riders must inform Pit Zero what pit they are using, as assigned in

race registration.

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1) Racers who pre-register for races may cancel their order before pre-registration deadline for a full refund. If the order is cancelled after pre-registration deadline, an administrative fee of $25 will be withheld fromthe refund.

2) Entry fees will not be refunded after a rider has passed TechnicalInspection. A disqualied rider forfeits all entry fees.

3) Class entries cannot be changed after race registration has closed. 4) Riders must use their assigned competition number in all sprint andtrophy dash events. Riders may use another rider’s number in practiceonly with the Race Steward’s permission, and after informing Pit Zero ofthe change.

a) SUBSTITUTION: Motorcycle substitution before a race is allowed

provided that:i) The motorcycle is legal for the class.ii) The motorcycle has passed Technical Inspection.iii) The rider's assigned number is properly displayed on themotorcycle.iv) The rider has notied the Race Steward.

5) All grids are nal 30 minutes after posting.

6) RIDERS’ MEETINGSa) Riders’ meetings are held per the schedule. These meetings are

intended to inform riders of track conditions and changes inprocedures.

b) All riders must attend the riders’ meeting and sign the “check in”

clipboard. Riders who miss the riders’ meeting must report to theRace Steward prior to going on track.

c) Failure to attend a Riders’ Meeting and sign the “check-in”clipboard may result in a one-lap penalty in the riders’ rst race.

d) Riders who miss the Riders’ Meeting and fail to report to the RaceSteward are prohibited from practicing and racing.

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7) The Race Steward will announce when the track is open forpractice.

8) TRACK FLOWa) Track ow is clockwise unless indicated otherwiseb) Trac on pit lane is in the same direction as track owc) Exit the racecourse by moving towards the left side of the track

while signaling racers and sta by raising an armd) Exiting the racecourse through Pit Exit is prohibitede) Riders entering the racecourse through Pit Exit must obey the

signals from Pit Exit personnel, check on-coming trac and keepleft until racing speed is attained.

9) FLAGS: The following ag signals shall be obeyed WITHOUT

QUESTION:a) GREEN – A race is underway the instant a green ag is displayed

at Start/Finish, the green ag indicates the course is open.b) WHITE – A white ag is a courtesy ag, displayed only at the

Start/Finish, indicates one lap to go.c) CHECKERED – A checkered ag indicates the end of the race or

practice session. Riders must proceed to the track exit.

d) STATIONARY YELLOW – A stationary yellow ag indicates apotentially dangerous situation near the track. USE CAUTION!Passing is allowed.

e) WAVING YELLOW – A waving yellow ag indicates a hazard orobstacle exists on the track. USE EXTREME CAUTION! Reducespeed and be prepared to avoid the obstacle. No passing fromthe waving yellow ag until past the incident. Undue speed can

result in an infraction.f) RED – A red ag means the race has been suspended.

Competition must cease immediately with all riders slowing to asafe and reasonable speed and proceeding to pit zero withoutstopping at the race suspending incident. There is NO passing




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under RED ag. The red ag will be displayed at the Start/Finishas well as all other stations. If less than half the race has beencompleted, it will be restarted from the original grid position.Penalized riders will start from the back row. If more than halfthe race has been run, the race may be considered completed,with no restart. Riders will be scored according to the positionsheld in the lap preceding the red ag.

g) BLACK – A black ag indicates a problem. The indicatedrider should acknowledge the agman, complete a lap, andimmediately report to Pit Zero. Failure to report may result indisqualication. A rider’s number may be displayed with theblack ag.

h) MEATBALL – A black ag with an orange circle in the centerindicates that the rider has committed an infraction that carries

a penalty. The rider must stop at Pit Zero for a Stop and Gopenalty.i) YELLOW WITH RED STRIPES – A stationary yellow ag with

vertical red stripes indicates debris or developing rainsomewhere on the track between the ag and the next aggingstation. This ag will be displayed when conditions change forthe worse, and held for two laps.

j) GREEN WITH BLACK STRIPES – A stationary green ag with blackstripes indicates oil or a foreign substance has been spilled, or aslippery or dangerous condition exists somewhere on the trackbetween the ags and the next agging station. Also displayedwhen conditions change for the worse, and held for two laps.

k) WHITE WITH RED CROSS – A white ag with a red cross indicatesthat a moving ambulance or slow vehicle is on the course.

Passing is allowed. Pass the ambulance with caution. This agis displayed motionless at the previous 2 corner stations beforethe ambulance and at the incident. If the ambulance is stopped,the prior station will display a yellow or waving yellow ag inaddition to the stationary ambulance ag as appropriate.




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l) ROLLED UP AND CROSSED GREEN AND WHITE – A rolled up andcrossed green and white ags may be shown at Start/Finish atthe agman’s discretion to indicate the halfway point in therace.

10) All riders must check in with the Medic or Corner Captain andreport to the inrmary after crashing, falling, or being injured. The

rider must bring their helmet, leathers, and gloves with them tothe inrmary. Failure to report can result in disqualication. Ridermay ride the bike into the pits at the Corner Captain’s discretion.

11) Any motorcycle that is black-agged for mechanical problems, hascrashed, or on which major repairs have been made must be re-tech inspected prior to resuming competition.

12) The Race Steward will announce when crews may pick upstranded motorcycles. Pick-up crews must report to Pit Exitbefore entering the racecourse.

13) If a rider slows or stops his/her motorcycle on the course for anyreason, it is his/her duty to indicate so immediately by raising the

left hand and to place the motorcycle in such a manner as to causeno danger or obstruction to other competitors. Riders may receiveassistance from corner workers in starting the motorcycle.

14) STARTING PROCEDURES:a) A rst, second and third call to grid will be made prior to each

race. Motorcycles must gather at the grid gate at this time.

b) Motorcycles may enter the track when the four-minute boardis displayed and may then proceed around the track in normalrace direction prior to the three-minute board being displayed.

c) At the three-minute board racers may not take the warm-up lapbut must take their assigned grid positions.




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d) A two-minute sign will be displayed at which time themotorcycles should be in their grid positions. All crew membersand others MUST leave the track surface. The Grid Marshallshall close the entrance gate. Riders who have not reported bythat time must start from Pit Zero immediately after the lastwave, at the direction of Pit Zero.

e) A one-minute board will be displayed. All riders NOT in the rst

wave must raise their left hand to shoulder height or above.Any rider behind the last row of the grid may not continue tohis/her grid position but must stop behind the last row and takethe green ag with that wave.

f) Riders with stalled motorcycles will raise their arms and remainin place. The rider’s crew must wait behind the metal Armcobarrier until directed back on the track surface by the Grid

Marshall.g) The one-minute board will be displayed in the horizontal

position. All motorcycles in the rst wave should be in gear. Thegreen ag will be waved anytime within ten seconds.

h) A separate green ag will be waved ve to fteen seconds laterfor riders in subsequent waves.

i) Separate classes run on the track at the same time may start in

separate wave starts.j) These Start Procedures may be modied by the Race Steward.k) A jump-start will result in a stop and go penalty. A Meatball Flag

and rider number will be displayed. If the rider fails to stop atPit Zero for the stop and go penalty, a one-lap penalty will beassessed.

15) FINISHING PROCEDURES:a) To avoid being struck from behind, do not slow abruptly when

crossing the nish at the end of the race. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed and proceed on through the cool-downlap, leaving the track at the designated track exit.




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b) Riders who receive the checkered ag in practice must exitthe racecourse at the designated track exit. The marked returnroad may only be used only if you have a mechanical problem.

c) To be considered a nisher, a rider must have completed 75% ofthe laps completed by the leader, rounded down.

16) The responsibility for the decision to pass another rider rests

with the overtaking rider. Any rider appearing to be deliberatelyblocking another motorcycle seeking to pass may be black-agged.

17) A bright colored T-shirt, supplied by the CRA, worn over theleathers indicates either a New Rider or a slow moving rider.

18) Crew Members are not allowed on the trackside of the fencewithout permission from the Race Steward or Corner Captain.

19) Any bike that leaves the hot track or hot pits is disqualied.Furthermore, any bike that departs from the designated racingsurface (i.e. pavement) is subject to disqualication in the eventthe departure yields a competitive advantage.

20) NO one may enter the track without proper credentials,registering, executing a Release and passing CRA TechnicalInspection. Any CRA licensed rider who rides during any practicesession without properly being registered, or rides in a class forwhich he/she is not registered may be subject to disqualicationand /or suspension and/or ne and/or probations. Any non-

licensed person who rides on the track may be ejected from thepremises and denied future entry and CRA license privileges for athree-year period and may be subject to legal action.




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1) All competitors are required to wear the following equipmentwhile riding in practice or competition:a) A full-face helmet with no damage to either the shell or the

inner. No aftermarket quick releases will be allowed. Thehelmet must conform to one of the following recognizedstandards and have a label axed certifying its approval:

• Snell M2005 or Snell M2010

• United Nations: Regulation ECE 22.05 P’• Japan: JIS T 8133:2• BS 6658 TYPE A• DOT FMVSS 218

b) Roadracing boots at least eight inches high.c) Gauntlet style roadracing gloves.d) A full roadracing suit, made of leather or other material

approved by the AMA or other recognized roadracingassociation for competition. Two-piece leathers must besecurely fastened together with a heavy-duty zipper thatcompletely goes around the whole jacket and pants.

2) All competitors are recommended to wear a back protector anda mouthpiece.

3) Racers are subject to gear approval at any time. Racers musthave all gear checked after crashing. All Riders attendingNew Rider School must present their racing gear at TechnicalInspection and be approved by the Technical Inspector.

4) Rain apparel worn over leathers must withstand racing speeds.

Riders with rain suits failing to meet this standard will be black-agged.

5) All riders are required to put their rider number on the backof their helmet. Putting rider name on the helmet also isrecommended.

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6) Knee and toe sliders that emit sparks are prohibited. Riders usingeither of these items may be black agged.

7) New riders must wear a colored t-shirt supplied by the CRA for theentire New Rider weekend. Any rider who anticipates riding at aslower than normal pace is recommended to wear one as well.

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Before any motorcycle will be allowed on the racecourse, it mustmeet certain minimum safety requirements and be inspected andapproved by Technical Inspection. The primary emphasis of thisinspection is race worthiness; compliance with Sections 7, 8, and 9 issecondary. The burden of proving the legality of a motorcycle restswith the entrant and it is the responsibility of the rider and/or crew tobring to the attention of the Technical Inspection any area that may

be in question. Safety wire must be stainless steel and a minimumof 0.025 inches in diameter or approved safety clips may be usedto secure bolts. In all cases, safety wire must serve to prevent theassociated fastener and/or component from loosening.

Motorcycles and rider equipment must be brought to Tech ina race-ready condition. The only exception is that lowers must

be completely removed so all drain plugs are visible to the TechInspector. The rider of the bike must be present and have a Racerwristband. In addition, before and during Friday practice, the ridermust have the Friday Practice wristband.

1) All ll and drain plugs for oil and water must be safety wired,except radiator caps.

2) Fork drains (if any) must be secured with tape or safety wire.

3) Gallery Plugs (bolts with internal heads) must be safety wired orsecured with silicone around the edge.

4) Cartridge-type oil lter housings must have safety wire securing all

fasteners. For spin-on oil lters, attach a hose clamp around lterand safety wire the clamp to the motor, or position the hose clampscrew against the crankcase so the lter will not come loose.

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5) All four (4) stroke motorcycles must be equipped with a rigidlower fairing belly pan capable of containing a minimum of 3quarts of liquid. Non-rigid belly pans such as turkey pans are notallowed. A maximum of 2 holes (25mm maximum diameter) maybe drilled in the lower fairing. These holes must be plugged andleak proof during dry conditions, but may be opened for wet racingconditions. Tape is not an acceptable plug.

6) Fenders must provide adequate tire clearance.

7) Rear fender or seat must extend beyond a line drawn verticallyfrom the rear axle.

8) Axle nuts must be secured with safety wire or cotter pins. Axle

pinch bolts and/or nuts must be safety-wired.

9) Brake torque arm fasteners must be secured with safety wire orcotter pins or lock nuts.

10) All motorcycles must have properly operating front and rearbrakes.

11) All brake caliper mounting bolts must be safety wired. Flushmounted bolts must be safety wired or secured with silicone.

12) Side stands, center stands, mirrors, turn signals, license plates andother accessories must be removed.

13) Headlights, taillights, and similar shatter prone glass and plasticmust be taped or removed. Do not use red or clear tape on thetaillight.

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15) Passenger footrests must be removed or secured in the upposition.

16) All motorcycles must have a handlebar-mounted kill switch.

17) Kick-start levers may be retained if they are secured while in theup position and the pinch bolt is safety-wired.

18) Tires must be in good condition.

19) Motorcycles must have muers. Removable baes must besafety wired and muer mounts must be safety-wired or securedwith locking nuts.a) Exhaust pipes and muers must be securely attached

together and bolted to the frame. Muers must have internalmechanical or packed baing

b) The inside of the exhaust discharge end must be a maximum of5 inches from the outside edge of the tire or frame. Intent is toprevent another rider’s wheel or leg from being trapped.

20) Metal valve stem caps with rubber seals inside are required.

21) It is recommended that wheel weights axed by an adhesive besecured by a layer of duct tape.

22) All uid-carrying lines must be secured by hose clamps or othersuitable devices unless more stringent requirements are speciedelsewhere. Temperature and pressure sending units are excluded

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23) All connections on OEM oil lines must be intended by themanufacturer for use with motor oil (100 psi working pressureminimum) and all connections between these lines and oil coolers,lters or other ttings must be threaded type and safety-wired orsecured with silicone. Using hose clamps to secure non-OEM oillines is prohibited.

24) Only water, “Water Wetter” or propylene glycol coolants areallowed in the cooling systems of liquid-cooled engines (coolantsthat are green in color such as “Sierra” brand propylene glycolantifreeze may not be used.) Riders using ethylene glycol basedanti-freeze or additives, or any green coolant, are subject todisqualication and suspension.

25) Catch tanks are required for coolant systems and open enginevents. Catch tanks must be capable of holding twelve uid ouncesas installed on the motorcycle. The idea is to keep all of theoverow tubes that run to the ground routed to a catch bottle toprevent liquids from reaching the track.

a) On 4 stroke machines, crankcase ventilation must be routedinto a heat resistant catch can or the air box.

(i) If ventilation is routed into the air box, any drains fromthe air box must be sealed.

(ii) If ventilation is routed to a catch can, the overow tubefrom the catch can must be routed into the intake area (orairbox) of the throttle bodies so that any overow fromthe catch can will be drawn into the engine.

b) Radiator overow and battery vent tubes may be routed into

a separate catch can that need not be vented into the intakearea.

c) OEM or aftermarket overow bottles, such as OEM radiatoroverow bottles, are considered to be catch bottles.

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26) Triples and multies must have case guards and/or strengthenedside covers in accordance with the list maintained by the Chief ofTech on the CRA website (found under the “downloads” tab).

27) All motorcycles must have a self-closing throttle.

28) Only petroleum fuels and gasohol are allowed. No fuel additivesother than octane boosters or oil are permitted.

29) Oxidizers and nitrous oxide induction systems are prohibited.

30) Numbers must be black and approximately 6 - 8” high and 1”wide, of standard block lettering with no shading, outlining or

serifs. Numbers must be spaced approximately 1” from eachother as well as the edge of the plate or display area. Numbersof approximately 4"- 6" high may be used on the rear and/orside plates as long as the number is clearly visible at speed. Allnumbers on any display must be the same size.

a) The following samples show the type style required tocomply with these rules:

l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0b) Competition numbers are assigned by the CRA.c) Riders need to compete in at least one race in a two year

period to retain his/her competition number.d) Number plates must be a single solid color background

large enough to accommodate the competition number

while maintaining 1” of clearance from the numbers to theplate border. Novice riders must use yellow number platesand Experts must use white number plates. Plates may bepainted, plastic and/or stick-on vinyl tape.




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e) All motorcycles must have one number plate display on thefront of the motorcycle. Plates should be mounted as atas possible. Front number display is recommended to be atcenter of front fairing or rider’s right of any air intake.

f) Two placement options are permitted for the rear tail sectionand side number display:

(i) Numbers mounted on both sides of the rear tail section.

(ii) Numbers mounted on top of the rear tail section (singlenumber plate) with the number orientated to be viewedfrom the rear of the motorcycle.

• In addition to the above, numbers may be mountedon the side of the main fairing. Rider may not blockside numbers when upright on the motorcycle.

• At any time during the season, individual racers

may also be required to mount numbers on theunderside of the rear tail section with the numberoriented to be viewed from the rear of themotorcycle.

g) Motorcycles with illegible numbers will be black-agged.Riders must correct plates and/or numbers before re-entering the track. Riders may not receive points for races

using illegible numbers.h) Number plates must be free from any stickers or sponsorship

logos except as required by specic class rules. Finalapproval of number display will rest with the Chief Steward.

31) SOUND TESTING. All motorcycles must be capable of passing thefollowing sound test written in item (a). If a bike is suspected to

be out of compliance items b-d will be used for trackside testing.a) Noise limit at BIR is 102dBA at 100 feet from center of the

track.b) Engine speed of 1/2 red line, or if not known, a speed in

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c) Sound meter will be held at a 45-degree angle, 20 inchesfrom the loudest muer.d) Sound limit is 105 dB on the A weighted scale.

32) The Rules Forum, with the approval of the Board of Directors, canreclassify motorcycles due to demonstrated performance.

33) Aftermarket fuel tank protectors are required on motorcycleswhere the fuel tank is known or likely to contact the groundduring a crash. Currently, 2006 and newer Yamaha R6 requiresprotectors with other models added by the Chief Race Steward &Tech as needed.

Current industry approved protectors are made by:• Traxxion Dynamics (www.traxxion.com)

• Erospace Technologies Inc. (www.eti-fuelcel.com)

34) All motorcycles must display a CRA sticker on both sides of themotorcycle. CRA stickers are available in Tech. Failure to properlydisplay the required stickers will render the machine ineligible forcontingency money and points.

35) When a racer has been informed in person by a Race Ocial thattheir transponder is malfunctioning it is the rider’s responsibilityto correct problem or obtain a dierent transponder. Failure to doso may result in the rider not being scored.

36) Any on board camera, whether attached to racer or motorcycle,must be securely attached to the racer or motorcycle with a

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Supersport motorcycles are based on D.O.T. approved productionmotorcycles sold by manufacturers and their dealers for street use.Proof of this street-legal intent may be provided in the form of a title,motor vehicle department tag receipt or Statement of Origin, none ofwhich may bear the notation “For O Road Use Only”. All Supersportmotorcycles must meet the standards of Section 6 as well as thefollowing:

1) A minimum of 200 units for multies or 50 units for twins musthave been available through United States dealers via normalcommercial channels or must be identical to U.S. specications,proof of which rests with the competitor.

2) Motorcycles must be raced as originally manufactured, except

as required or permitted by Section 7. When in doubt about amodication use the rule of no removal or addition of material,except any bodywork may be added.

3) Handlebars, clip-ons, brake and clutch levers and control switchesmay be replaced with aftermarket parts.

4) Suspension springs may be preloaded or replaced with aftermarketparts, including fork caps. Fork internals may be altered to allowfor dierent damping, or replaced with aftermarket parts so longas no modication to the fork body is made. Rear shocks maybe replaced with aftermarket components of the same style.Suspension mounts must remain stock.

5) Foot pegs and controls may be relocated or replaced withaftermarket products. Passenger footpegs and brackets may beremoved.

6) The original equipment air box must be used with no modicationsallowed. OEM air lters or commercially available aftermarket air

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lters such as K&N/BMC are allowed. No additional means may beemployed to increase airow into the air box (ie: removal of intakeducts and/or “snorkel” is prohibited) or through the lter. Thisincludes catch bottle tment.

7) Starters and charging systems are required and must be connectedand functional before, during and after the event. Modication

to, or replacement of the charging system with “kit” or similarcomponents is not allowed.

8) Final driver ratios and drive chains may be changed.

9) No overbores allowed on any machine for production year 1997and newer unless currently available as a maintenance item from

the manufacturer. Models that have been in production andunchanged for a 5 year period crossing over the 1997 year cut oare allowed up to 1mm overbore. Cosmetics and bodywork willnot be considered “model changes”, so long as the drive train andchassis are of the same spec. In all cases, compression ratios mustremain stock.

10) The following are examples of what can be done but are notstated above:a) Rechamber ports after cylinder boring.b) Machining of gasket surfaces on cylinder heads, cylinders and

engine cases is allowed for adjusting compression. Base andhead gaskets may be modied or replaced with aftermarketparts of non stock spec.

c) Stock valves, guides and seats must remain OEM. Valve seatmay be recut and multi angle valve jobs are allowed.

d) Cam timing may be changed via aftermarket cam sprocketassemblies or by slotting the stock cam sprockets. Ignitiontiming may be changed via aftermarket trigger plates, or byslotting the stock trigger plate.




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e) Only DOT approved street tires or manufactured rain tires (nohand cut slicks are allowed).

11) Instruments may be removed or replaced with non-OEM items.Instrument guards may be installed, and aftermarket bracketsmay be used in place of the stock unit.

12) Cables and brake lines may be replaced with aftermarket products.

13) Fairings, horns, grab rail, reectors, turn signal, rear fenders/mudguards and non-functional side covers may be removed. No otherbodywork may be removed.

14) Steering dampers and fork braces may be installed.

15) The exhaust system may be replaced with an aftermarket product.

16) Brake pads may be replaced with aftermarket products.

17) Brake rotors must remain OEM, except for motorcycles originallyequipped with a single front rotor, which may use an aftermarket

replacement rotor of the same size, excluding carbon ber.Requires use of the stock caliper, stock master cylinder, and stockcaliper carrier if so equipped.

18) Holes may be drilled in the rear brake disks for weight reductionor improved braking.

19) A motorcycle with 16” or 18” OEM rims may replace with 17” OEMrims.




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20) Carburetor and Fuel Injection.a) Carburetor jets and needles may be changed or modied.b) Aftermarket fuel injection control units such as Power

Commander and Bazzaz may be used.c) Ignition cut out devices such as Quickshifter are allowed, so

long as they do not physically move the shift mechanism.Splicing into the stock wire harness in order to accomplish this

is allowed.d) Secondary butteries and CV slides must remain functional.

21) The stock ECU may be modied or replaced with aftermarket, solong as there is no modication to the OEM electrical plug.

22) Wiring harnesses may be altered from stock.

23) Clutch plates and bers may be replaced with aftermarket parts.Sparkplugs may be replaced with aftermarket parts.

24) Aftermarket, screw on gas caps may be used, so long as the gastank opening is not larger than the stock opening.

25) Manual cam chain tensioners may be used.

26) Updating and backdating of parts is not allowed if the parts inquestion are not direct OEM replacements for the model yearindicated by the vehicle identication number on the frame of themotorcycle. For example replacing the forks or throttle bodies ona 2003-2004 Yamaha R6 with 2005 R6 parts is not allowed.




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27) SUPERSPORT MOTORCYCLE COMPETITION CLASSES:a) ULTRALIGHT SUPERSPORT (Novice and Expert): This class has

been replaced with Ultralight GP. See section 10, 4, (a).b) LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERSPORT (Novice and Expert)

(i) Up to 390cc two (2) stroke liquid-cooled(ii) Unlimited two (2) stroke air-cooled(iii) Up to 585cc four (4) stroke multies

(iv) Up to 650cc four (4) stroke twins(v) Up to 600cc four (4) stroke multies air-cooled with two (2)valves per cylinder

(vi) Up to 904cc, air-cooled, two (2) valves per cylinder twins(vii) Up to 1210cc, air-cooled, two (2) valves per cylinder push-

rod twinsc) MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERSPORT (Novice and Expert)

(i) Up to 410cc two (2) strokes(ii) Up to 600cc four (4) stroke four (4) cylinder(iii) Up to 675cc four (4) stroke three (3) cylinder(iv) Up to 850cc four (4) stroke overhead cam twins(v) Up to 1210cc four (4) stroke two (2) valves per cylinder twins(vi) Pre-2007 650cc four (4) stroke multies

d) HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERSPORT (Novice and Expert)

(i) Up to 750cc four (4) stroke four (4) cylinder(ii) Unlimited four (4) stroke twins(iii) Up to 550cc two (2) strokes(iv) Up to 1050cc four (4) stroke three (3) cylinder

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Superbike motorcycles are based on D.O.T. approved productionmotorcycles sold by manufacturers and their dealers for street use.Proof of this street-legal intent may be provided in the form of a title,motor vehicle department tag receipt or Statement of Origin, none ofwhich may bear the notation “For O Road Use Only.” All superbikemotorcycles must meet the standards of Section 6 as well as thefollowing:

1) A minimum of 125 units for multies or 50 units for twins must havebeen available through dealers via normal commercial channels.There is no minimum number for singles but must meet superbikedenition. **See disclaimer for sportsman classes**

2) FRAMES

a) The frame must be as originally supplied by the manufacturer onthe approved model.b) Strengthening gussets or tubes may be added.c) Only brackets or tubes not supporting suspension, engine or

driveline components may be removed.d) Swing arms may be modied or replaced.e) Rear shocks may be replaced or relocated.

3) Supercharging and turbo charging is not allowed.

4) Any fairing may be used.

5) Displacement limits are absolute. There is no permissible overbore.

6) SUPERBIKE MOTORCYCLE COMPETITION CATEGORIES: (Note:Supersport motorcycles can run in the same category of Superbikeas they run in Supersport.)a) ULTRALIGHT SUPERBIKE (Novice and Expert): This class has

been replaced with Ultralight GP. See section 10, 4, (a).

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b) LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERBIKE (Novice and Expert)(i) All motorcycles legal for Ultralight Superbike(ii) Up to 390cc pre 1986 two (2) stroke liquid-cooled(iii) Unlimited two (2) stroke air-cooled(iv) Up to 585cc four (4) stroke multies(v) Up to 700cc four (4) stroke three (3) valves per cylinder

twins(vi) Up to 750cc four (4) stroke two (2) valves per cylinder twins(vii) Up to 750cc four (4) stroke four (4) valves per cylinder

parallel twins(viii) Up to 700cc four (4) stroke twins(ix) Up to 1210cc, air-cooled, two (2) valves per cylinder push-

rod twins(x) Up to 600cc four (4) stroke air-cooled two (2) valves per

cylinder multies(xi) Up to 904CC four (4) stroke, air-cooled twins, two (2) valvesper cylinder twins

c) MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERBIKE (Novice and Expert)(i) All motorcycles legal for Lightweight Superbike(ii) Up to 510cc two (2) stroke liquid-cooled(iii) Up to 640cc four (4) stroke four (4) cylinder

(iv) Up to 675cc four (4) stroke three (3) cylinder(v) Up to 850cc four (4) stroke overhead-cam twins(vi) Up to 1340cc, air-cooled, two (2) valves per cylinder pushrod

twins(vii) Pre-1984 650cc four (4) stroke multies

d) HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERBIKE (Novice and Expert)(i) 250cc to unlimited two (2) stroke

(ii) 450cc to unlimited singles(iii) 390cc to 795cc four (4) stroke multies(iv) 485cc to unlimited four (4) stroke twins and triples




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e) UNLIMITED SUPERBIKE (Expert Only)(i) 250cc to unlimited two (2) strokes(ii) 484cc to unlimited four (4) stroke twins and triples(iii) 490cc to unlimited four (4) stroke multies

** NOTE: Sportsman class bikes do not require D.O.T. approval andmay use any frame/engine combination **

f) LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTSMAN

(i) All bikes legal in Lightweight Superbike up to 1997(ii) Up to 640cc air-cooled multies(iii) CBR600F Hurricanes, Suzuki 600 Katanas(iv) Kawasaki Ninja 600cc motors are eligible(v) Up to 1240cc pushrod twins(vi) Unlimited singles (this now allows 125GP bikes in LW

sportsman)

(vii) All vintage bikes(viii) Up to 585cc four (4) stroke liquid-cooled multies(ix) FZR600 and Buell 1200 (motor on these 2 models must be

supersport legal, rest of the bike can be superbike)g) MIDDLEWEIGHT SPORTSMAN

(i) Up to 625 cc four stroke liquid cooled in-line4 cylindermachines bikes must be 1998 and older.

(ii) Up to 1000cc air-cooled twin cylinder machines.(iii) Up to 1240cc pushrod twins(iv) 250 GP bikes(v) Up to 750 cc liquid cooled in-line 4 stroke of non-ram air

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h) SUPER TWINS(i) All bikes must meet superbike denitions and rules(ii) Over 600cc four (4) stroke twins(iii) These bikes would normally t into Heavyweight Superbike

a) Expert and Novice classes will be run together and scoredseparately

b) Some examples of the bikes are:

1. Buells2. Ducatis3. Harley Davidsons4. Honda NT650 Hawk5. Honda VTR10006. Honda RC517. Suzuki SV650

8. Suzuki TL10009. Suzuki TLR1000R


Section 9 - Vintage

MotorcyclesVintage is one class. The vintage race is to be run as the last wavefollowing the Ultralight Supersport race. No points will be scored andthere will be no trophies. The bike must be 20 years or older to beconsidered a vintage bike.



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Grand Prix motorcycles are considered to be two (2) stroke or four(4) stroke motorcycles expressly designed for road racing and nothaving DOT approval as street bikes.

1) All (GP) motorcycles must meet the requirements of Section 6, butare free from all other restrictions.

2) Four (4) stroke GP motorcycles may compete in the categoriesaccording to their Superbike engine displacement classication.

3) All motorcycles utilizing mechanical forced-induction shall competein Unlimited GP.

4) GRAND PRIX MOTORCYCLE COMPETITION CATEGORIES: (Note:

Supersport and Superbike motorcycles may compete accordingto their respective engine displacement classications along withGrand Prix motorcycles.)

a) ULTRALIGHT GP(i) All Ultralight Superbike(ii) Unlimited singles(iii) Up to 125cc two (2) stroke

(iv) Up to 555cc liquid-cooled four (4) stroke twins(v) Up to 680cc four (4) stroke, two (2) valves per cylinder,

air-cooled twins(vi) Up to 430cc air-cooled two stroke twins

b) LIGHTWEIGHT GP(i) All Lightweight Superbike(ii) Unlimited singles

(iii) Up to 750 cc four (4) stroke three (3) valve twins(iv) Up to 625cc four (4) stroke multies must be pre-1995,

non-ram air models. Engines must be Supersport legal.Models where the design didn’t signicantly change in1995 or after are allowed.

(v) Up to 750cc four (4) stroke four (4) valve twins (non-

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Desmo)(vi) Up to 250cc two (2) stroke

c) MIDDLEWEIGHT GP(i) All Middleweight Superbiked) HEAVYWEIGHT GP(i) All Heavyweight Superbike(ii) Up to 500cc two (2) stroke pre 1986

(iii) Unlimited twins two (2) stroke or four strokee) UNLIMITED GP(i) Unlimited displacement and Unlimited Superbike

f) 125GP/250GP(i) 125GP:

a) Up to 125cc liquid-cooled two (2) stroke twin cylindersb) Up to 125cc air-cooled two (2) stroke twin cylinders

c) Up to 250cc four (4) Stroke singles(ii) 250GP:a) Up to 250cc liquid-cooled two (2) stroke twin cylindersb) Up to 430cc air-cooled two (2) stroke twin cylindersc) Unlimited single cylindersd) Up to 500 four (4) stroke twin cylinders

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All motorcycles must meet the standards of Section 6 as well as thefollowing:Rules apply from Section 7 Supersport motorcycles unless addressedbelow.

1) US market Kawasaki Ninja 250 motorcycles only.

2) Engine, transmission, air box and velocity stacks must remain OEMstock and unaltered.

3) Carburetor needles and jets are the only items allowed foradjusting carburetion.

4) Aftermarket windscreen may be used of the same size as OEM.

Double Bubble type screens may not be used.

5) Kickstand mounting tab on the frame is required to be removedfrom 2008 to 2010 models.

6) US market Kawasaki Ninja 250 ECU must be used.

7) Standard unleaded pump gas only (94 octane or less). No “racegas” allowed.

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1) GENERAL INFORMATIONa) Through its protest and appeal procedures, the CRA provides a

system of administrative review in the event of disputes, whichare eligible for such review. The goal of the CRA’s protest andappeal procedures is to assure fair and consistent enforcementof rules and objective review of protests and appeals lodged byor against participants.

b) Any participant who is ned under these rules will be deemedsuspended from all CRA sanctioned activities until the ne hasbeen paid. The ned party is entitled to a receipt upon payment.All nes and other disciplinary actions levied by Race Stewardsmust be explained in writing. A copy should be given to thedisciplined party.

c) Any participant under suspension, or otherwise disciplined under

these rules of competition, may be reinstated by action of, andat the sole discretion of the CRA.

2) GENERAL OFFENSES AND PENALTIESa) This section outlines actions which are deemed to be

detrimental to the sport of motorcycle racing and which mayresult in a range of disciplinary actions. Unless otherwise

specically provided for in these rules, the Race Steward maydisqualify any participant or motorcycle from the balance of arace meet for violation of these rules, insubordination or otheractions deemed in the sole discretion of the Race Steward to bedetrimental to the race meet and the sport. Such disqualicationincludes the loss of any rights with regard to the event inquestion and may result in expulsion from the meet site. In

addition, the Race Steward is empowered to levy nes and torecommend to the CRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS that a party orparties be suspended from participation in the CRA sanctionedactivities. Unless otherwise specically provided for in theserules, the CRA is empowered to suspend from competition anyrider, crew member of motorcycle for a period of one meet

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up to an indenite suspension for violation of these rules,insubordination, or other actions deemed, in the sole discretionof the CRA, to be detrimental to the sport of motorcycle racing.The CRA is also empowered to, in addition to or in lieu of asuspension from competition, suspend a rider’s eligibility toearn points for one or more events including, but not limitedto, the event in which the rules violation took place. In addition,

the CRA is empowered to levy nes, point deductions andlap deductions. The beginning and ending dates of any suchsuspension will be as determined by the CRA.

b) Any supplemental rules, regulations, instructions or proceduresestablished by the CRA for the purpose of implementing,interpreting, or enforcing these rules will be deemed to be partof the rules.

c) The following oenses will be subject to disciplinary action bythe Race Steward. This list is provided as guidance to licensedcompetitors and event credential holders but does not restrictthe CRA from invoking penalties for other actions detrimental tothe sport, which are not specically contemplated herein.

(i) Falsifying one’s age or ability to meet any of the variouseligibility requirements as set forth by the CRA, or in general,

competing or attempting to compete in CRA sanctionedactivities under false pretenses.

(ii) Competing under a false name or in any other way attemptingto gain an unfair advantage.

(iii) Abetting or knowingly engaging in any race in which theresult is “xed” or prearranged.

(iv) Giving, oering or promising, directly or indirectly, any bribe

in any forms to any person in an attempt to circumvent CRArules or procedures or to otherwise gain an unfair advantage.

(v) Accepting or oering to accept any bribe in any formsfrom any person in an attempt to circumvent CRA rules orprocedures or to otherwise gain an unfair advantage.




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(vi) Refusing to provide a factual statement regarding an itemunder appeal when requested by the CRA or a party to theappeal, or interfering in any way with the CRA’s protest andappeal procedures in order to inuence the outcome.

(vii) Engaging in a rider boycott, public protest or other similarconcerted activity meant to stop, delay, or otherwise inhibitthe start of completion of any portion of a CRA event.

(viii) Engaging in any unfair practice, misbehavior or actiondetrimental to the sport of motorcycling in general, whetheror not related to specic competition.

(ix) An attack, including but not limited to verbal or physicalaltercation, on a CRA ocial, event participant or to thegeneral public attending the meet. This includes any personwho is involved in an altercation anywhere on the premises

prior to, during, or after a CRA event. There will be nomaximum ne or suspension period for this oense.(x) Refusal to submit a machine for inspection. Any rider refusing

to immediately surrender his or her machine to the RaceSteward or his designee upon demand, or refusing to allowexamination or measurement of a machine’s components,will be in violation of these rules.

(xi) Failure to re-enter the track at a point as close as practicalto the point at which the rider left the track; and in so doinggaining an unfair advantage. The resulting penalty is a stopand go penalty.

(xii) Receiving any form of prohibited outside assistance,including, but not limited to, receiving radio transmissionswhile in competition, except as provided for in these rules.

(xiii) Failure to appear for scheduled registration and/or preor post race tech inspection. Penalty: A ne and/ordisqualication from the race meet.

(xiv) Failing to immediately respect and comply with operationalor warning ags/lights or other signals from CRA ocials.

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(xvi) Riding at any time in such a manner as to endanger the life orlimb of other riders, ocials or the public

(xvii) Wagering by a participant on the outcome of any CRAsanctioned race

(xviii) Causing a race to be stopped. At the sole discretion of themeet Race Steward, a rider who is judged to be the causeof a red ag may be excluded from restarting the event inquestion.

(xix) Any other act or actions deemed by a meet Race Steward orthe CRA to be detrimental to the sport of motorcycling andthe Central Roadracing Association.

3) EQUIPMENT OFFENSES AND PENALTIESa) This section deals with violations of equipment regulations.

Regardless of a motorcycle passing prior inspections,compliance with all applicable equipment rules must be madeat the post race inspection. Any motorcycle found to be inviolation of equipment rules might be assumed to have beenin violation for the entire race meet. In passing a motorcyclethrough technical inspection, the CRA does not warrant thatmotorcycle’s adherence with all rules. Each participant assumes

full responsibility for any violation of equipment rules involvinghis/her motorcycle.b) Equipment oenses are divided into two types:

(i) Category 1 – An equipment violation that could potentially oreectively enhance the performance of a motorcycle used incompetition.

(ii) Category 2 – All other equipment violations

c) The Race Steward, after consulting with the Chief TechnicalInspector, will decide into which category the oense falls.(i) Under the direction of the Race Steward and Chief Technical

Inspector, motorcycles or components may be impoundedfor up to 8 days following an event in which such motorcyclesor components were utilized in competition, to allow for




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detailed or independent inspection and testing.(ii) In the case of an appeal, the CRA may retain custody of

impounded equipment until the appeal process has beencompleted.

d) Penalties: At the discretion of the Race Steward, any or all of thefollowing penalties may be administered:(i) Category 1

a) Disqualicationb) Total or partial loss of points or lapsc) Total or partial loss of prize moneyd) Suspensione) Fine

(ii) Category 2a) Disqualication

b) Total or partial loss of points or lapsc) Fine

4) PROTESTS:a) Unless specically excluded herein, riders may lodge protests on

any matter regarding an event in which they were a participant.Such matters may include, but are not limited to, the conformity

of a machine with these rules or the eligibility of a rider.b) Each protest must be made separately and in writing. Eachprotest must specify the violation of CRA rules or procedures,which is alleged, and must be accompanied by a ling fee (Seesubsection 5, PROTEST FEES).

c) There will be three types of protests: visual, technical andadministrative.

(i) Visual protests relate to the legality of motorcycles andcomponents used in competition, where compliance ornoncompliance with the rules can be conrmed visually.

(ii) Technical protests relate to the legality of motorcyclesand components used in competition, where some typeof measuring device or teardown procedure is needed to




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conrm compliance or noncompliance with the rules.(iii) All other protests will be dened as administrative.

d) Protests will not be accepted on decisions of CRA ocials withrespect to the interpretation of CRA rules as they pertain torace procedures or CRA oce policies. Such decisions include,but are not limited to: establishment of grids and assignmentof starting positions, the start of the race, the control of themotorcycles, the decision to delay, stop or shorten a race,establishment of restart grids, the display of the black ag,assessment of lap or time penalties, and disqualications (seealso Appeals), whether from a single event or the entire racemeet.

e) The Race Steward will render decisions on all protests as soonas possible. If it is not possible to render an immediate decision,

the Race Steward may allow a protested rider to compete“under protest”. In such cases, the Race Steward will withholdpayment of all aected points and monies pending a decision onthe protest.

f) The Race Steward will be empowered to levy the appropriatepenalty listed under General Oenses and Penalties orEquipment Oenses and Penalties as the result of a protest and

subsequent investigation.g) Once made, a protest cannot be withdrawn without thepermission of the Race Steward.

h) If the Race Steward decides a protest in the favor of theprotesting party, the Race Steward will refund the protestfee and forward his report in writing to the CRA BOARD OFDIRECTORS.

i) If the Race Steward decides a protest in favor of the protestedparty, they will be entitled to the protest fee.

j) A rider may only make protests in the same class and of the samestatus as the protested rider.

k) Participants in a protest are limited to the protested rider, theprotesting rider, the Technical Inspector and the Race Steward




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(or designees).l) Once a protest is lodged, the responsibility for providing legality

rests with the protested rider. Failure to provide the necessaryproof of legality will uphold the protest. A protested bikeunavailable for inspection automatically forfeits the protest.

5) PROTEST FEES

a) A protest regarding equipment, which does not require anymechanical disassembly or a protest of race operations, doesnot require a payment of a fee. The exception to this is asfollows:(i) $25.00 to check the charging system

b) Internal protests require payment of the following fees. Anyrequested protest will check the part being protested and will

check all parts covered in the following protests(i) $25.00 removal of air box to visually inspect ports.(ii) $100.00 removal of valve cover. Will check for stampings on

cams and signs of welded cams.(iii) $150.00 removal of cams. Will check lift and duration against

new factory original parts.(iv) $175.00 motor. Using a brette, measuring oil at TDC and

also at BDC to calculate motor size and compression ratio.Compression ratio will be compared to the factory servicemanual.

(v) $250.00 Removal of cylinder head. All valves will be removedfrom 1 port and valves will be measured for shape, size andweight of a factory original valve.

(vi) $600 Removal of engine. The engine will be disassembled

to the crankshaft. The transmission ratio will be checked. Thecrank will be weighed and compared to a factory original. Thepiston(s) will be measured and compared to a factory originalor acceptable aftermarket piston.

(vii) Protest fees will not be disbursed until the end of theappropriate appeal period or until an appeal has been acted




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upon.(viii) If, during the disassembly process of an internal protest,

a violation of rules other than that infraction of protest isdiscovered, the protest is upheld.

(ix) If the protested motorcycle proves to be legal, the protestfee will be given to the protested rider.

(x) If the protest is upheld, the protest fee will be returned to

the protesting rider.(xi) The protesting party must pay any additional expenseinvolving the protest, which the Race Steward deems to belegitimate. A deposit may be demanded in advance. If theprotest is upheld, however, and the machine found to beillegal, such costs must be reimbursed by the protested party.

6) LODGING A PROTESTa) To le a protest, a rider must state in writing what is being

protested. The written protest must specify the rules,procedures and/or specic level of mechanical protest asoutlined above.

b) Protests must be presented to the Race Steward.c) Scoring protests must be made within 30 minutes after the

posting of provisional results for the race.d) Mechanical protests must be made within 45 minutes after the

checkered ag of the race being protested.e) The race steward may hold results of the last race until the

following day and then these results will be nal 30 minutesafter post on the following day.

7) APPEALSAppeals may be lodged by participants to CRA Board of Directors.Items which may be appealed include:a) Unless specically excluded herein, an appeal may only be

lodged by a party that loses a protest and desires further reviewof the issue.




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b) An appeal may be lodged to challenge nes, suspensions andtechnical disqualications levied by Race Steward and/or theCRA.

c) Items, which may not be appealed include:(i) Disqualications (procedural)(ii) Protestable items for which no protest was lodged.

(iii) Decisions of the CRA ocials with respect to the interpretation

of CRA rules as they pertain to race procedures. Such decisionsinclude, but are not limited to, establishment of grids andassignment of starting positions; the start of the race; thecontrol of the motorcycles; the decision to delay, stop orshorten a race; establishment of restart grids; the assessment oflap or time penalties; black ag disqualications, whether from asingle event or the entire race meet.

d) In general, appeals cannot be accepted related to matter forwhich no remedy is available. (For instance, no appeal will beheard if the only means of remedy would be to rerun an event.)

e) An appeal must be in writing, signed by the appealingparticipant, and state with specicity the elements of theprotest, ne, suspension, or technical disqualication beingappealed and the grounds for the appeal. The appeal may either

be led with the Race Steward at the meet or submitted to CRABoard of Directors within 1 week of the event. The decision ofthe Board of Directors is nal.

8) RESULTS OF A PROTESTWhen a protest is upheld, the Race Steward must make a decisionregarding penalty. Penalties can include disqualication, loss of

points, loss of awards, and recommendation of more severe actionby the Board of Directors.

a) An upheld visual protested rider will forfeit all points earned in therace he/she was protested in.

b) An upheld internal protested rider will forfeit all points earned todate in the class he/she was protested in.




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c) Protesting parties will be notied of the status of the protest in alegal or not legal status only.

9) LEGALITYa) The Chief Steward, the Chief of Tech, or any person(s) so

designated to inspect for class legality, retain the authority to issuepost race inspections, pull from the pre race grid or disqualify a

competitor for class legality violations.b) CRA may initiate a visual, technical or administrative protest tocheck for class legality. Fees will be paid by CRA as appropriate.

10) REFUSALSAny rider who refuses to allow ocials to examine his/hermotorcycle forfeits all points earned to date in that class. Trophies

and points aected by protest will be withheld until the protesthas been decided.

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1) Only ocial nishers count for point computation.2) Points will be awarded on the following scale:

Position Points Position Points Position Points

1st 20 6th 10 11th 5

2nd 17 7th 9 12th 4

3rd 15 8th 8 13th 3

4th 13 9th 7 14th 2

5th 11 10th 6 15th 1

3) Points awarded as shown above, regardless of class size. There isno minimum number of entries to make a class.

4) If there are at least 11 racers and up to 20 racers registered for

a race, the above points are increased by one, and points areawarded to 16th place.5) If there are 21 or more racers registered, the above points are

increased by two and points are awarded to 17th place.6) Riders who did not nish, did not start, or were disqualied will not

receive points. Riders nishing behind a disqualied racer move upon the points scale accordingly.

7) When there are 20 or fewer racers, the racers who nish after 16thplace do not receive points.

8) When there are 21 or more racers, racers who nish after 17th placedo not receive points.

9) Experts and Novices are scored separately, except for 125GP,250GP, and Vintage.

10) There are no minimum entries to make a class.

11) Trophies are awarded to the rst three nishers in Expert andNovice Sprint races for each class (except combined positions for125GP, 250GP, and Vintage).

12) Points are kept by class for each rider.13) Points earned in sprint races will determine class nishes. Points

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earned in Trophy Dashes or Endurance events will only counttowards a rider’s overall season point standings.

14) Riders must use a transponder (AMB TranX260) and replace theunit when instructed to do so by the Tower.

15) Each team may be required to provide a scorer to Timing andScoring. Riders that do not comply with the Race Steward’srequest will receive no points.

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1) TEAMSa) Each team must have at least two licensed riders, a maximum

of 3 licensed riders for the 3-hour events, and no more than velicensed riders for the 5-hour event.

b) Riders will receive points only with the teams they originallyregistered on.

c) The Race Steward must approve substitutions.

d) Each team (rider) may be required to provide a scorer to Timingand Scoring.e) Experts earn expert points; Novices earn novice points.f) Novices may not compete on unlimited category machines,

regardless of other team member status. All registered riderson a team that violates this rule will be subject to penalties,which may include suspension or revocation of CRA competition

licenses.g) Up to 5 riders may be listed for an endurance team for the year.Only the riders that are actually competing in a given race shallbe listed on the Endurance Race Registration form. If a rider issigned up, but does not ride in a particular event, that personwill not receive individual class points for that event, but theteam shall not be penalized so long as a minimum of two riders

competed.h) Ultralight riders must wear colored vest or T-shirt and are

recommended to take an inside line through Turns 1 & 2 at BIR.i) Unless injured or ill, riders must ride at least 30 minutes total. No

rider may ride more than 80 minutes at a time. Time spent undera red ag does not count towards these limits.

j) Starts will be per Section 4, except that motorcycles will enter

the track at pit exit. At the 5-minute board, pit exit will displaya green ag indicating the track is open for the warm-up lap. Atthe 3-minute board, pit exit will display a red ag indicating thetrack entrance is closed for warm-up laps. Any team that has notentered the track by the 3-minute board may attempt to startfrom the grid by entering the track at the grid gate prior to the

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2-minute board. After the 2-minute board, they must start frompit exit at the direction of the pit exit ocial. The start for thosecompetitors starting from pit exit will be by hand signal afterthe last starter from the grid has passed pit exit.

k) Teams are allowed to switch bikes if the replacement bike islegal for the same class, has previously passed tech inspectionand is using the same competition number. The team will forfeit

all laps earned on the rst bike.(i) If a motorcycle is stranded in the ineld, cannot be reachedsafely by the pit crew, cannot be returned to the pits forservice, or damaged to the point that repair is not feasible; abackup bike may be used.

(ii) The team will forfeit 10% (rounded up) of their completedlaps at the time of switching to the backup bike.

l) All fuel, tools and equipment, except for re extinguishers, mustbe placed behind the pit wall and o the asphalt, except when inactual use.

2) FAILURE ON COURSEa) Team members may bring fuel, parts or tools to the area.b) Team members must follow instructions given by the Corner

Captain.c) Assistance may be given in starting or moving the motorcycle.d) Failure to obey a Corner Captain may result in penalties or

disqualication.e) Any bike that leaves the hot track or hot pit areas is disqualied.

3) During any pit road or on-course refueling procedures, one crew

member must be standing directly in front of the front wheel witha 10BC extinguisher at the ready. While refueling, the rider must beo the motorcycle and the motorcycle must be securely supportedby a mechanical stand. No other work may be performed on themotorcycle while refueling.




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4) The use of funnels during refueling is prohibited.

5) Quick ll containers that block the sight of the motorcycle’s fuellevel must have a positive shut-o.

6) No more than 6 persons per team, including riders, are allowedover the pit wall in the pit box at a time.

7) Any team that averages 10 laps per hour is considered a nisher.

8) BIKE CLASSES:GP1 = Ultralight and 125GP bikesGP2 = Lightweight and 250GP bikesGP3 = Middleweight bikes

GP4 = Heavyweight and Unlimited bikes**Novices may compete in GP4, but may not compete on an

Unlimited class machine.

9) RED FLAGSa) Teams will be re-gridded per the original starting positions.b) Scoring will be done from the lap prior to the red ag.c) There will be a minimum 5 minutes of working time, starting

after the last bike enters the pits. An announcement will bemade for the starting of working procedures. Announcementwill be made at the start of the 5-minute board, at which timethe riders should start their warm up lap.

d) The restart will be a duplicate of the original start, including thecountdown.

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10) If a team is disqualied by an equipment or mechanical protest,all riders on the team lose points earned in the event and the“owner” of the team’s race number loses all endurance pointsaccumulated to date in the class.

11) The hot pit lane will be to the right side of the solid white line,marking the pit boxes .The speed limit will be 45 mph on the

Competition course, and 55 mph on the Donnybrooke course. Thebeginning and end of the speed zone will be marked by orangecones. This speed limit will be enforced at all times.

12) A rider may accelerate or decelerate up to 5 pit boxes before andafter his own pit if they are empty.

13) POINTSa) Each class (GP1-GP4) will use the current point structure. Points

will be doubled for the 5-hour event.b) “Overall” Endurance Team points will earn:

c) “Class” points from each event will also go toward theindividual racer’s season point total.

d) “Overall” points will only be used for endurance use, such as todetermine class champions and the overall series results.

e) Each event’s Endurance Team point total will be gured byadding the class, overall and bonus points (if applicable)together.

Pos. Points Pos. Points Pos. Points Pos. Points

1st 30 6th 19 11th 10 16th 5

2nd 27 7th 17 12th 9 17th 43rd 25 8th 15 13th 8 18th 3

4th 23 9th 13 14th 7 19th 2

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f) The nal standings will be gured by adding the three (3)Endurance event totals together.

g) In the case of a tie in either class or overall standing at the endof the year, it will be resolved as follows;(i) Class ties will be resolved by using the highest “class” point

totals from the 3 endurance events.(ii) Overall ties will be resolved by using the highest “overall”

point totals from the 3 endurance events.(iii) If a rider changes endurance teams mid-season, that rider

will keep the earned class points.(iv) A rider will only receive the class points that apply to their

overall season total if the rider participates in that event.(v) Bonus points will be awarded for an overall win on a smaller

displacement motorcycles:

a) GP4 – no bonus pointsb) GP3 – 5 bonus pointsc) GP2 – 10 bonus pointsd) GP1 – 15 bonus points

14) PIT CLOSED PROCEDURE:A black board with an orange “X” will be displayed at Corner8 on the Competition course (2.5 mile) and Corner 9 on the

Donnybrooke course (3.1 mile) agging stations. No entry to thepits will be allowed at that time. Entering the pits while they areclosed will result in forfeiture of all accrued laps and immediatedisqualication from the event.

15) RED FLAG ON TRACK & PIT IS CLOSED PROCEDURE:In the event of a red ag on the track and the pits are closed,

a black board with an orange “X” will be displayed at Corner8 for the Competition course (2.5 mile) and Corner 9 for theDonnybrooke course (3.1 mile) agging stations. All riders willproceed to the Start/Finish line and wait for further instructionsfrom the Race Steward. Failure to follow this procedure will resultin the forfeiture of all laps and immediate disqualication from theevent.




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1) Only one rider per motorcycle. Neither substitute riders norsubstitute motorcycles.

2) All CRA Supersport and GP classes will run. (Except 125/250 GP)

3) A rider may compete in only one Trophy Dash event per meet.

4) Starts, pit stops, refueling procedures and failure on course aretreated per Section 12 rules.

5) Points are awarded as per Section 11 (with the exception ofsubsection 9). Trophies are awarded to the rst three nishers inthe Expert and Novice Trophy Dashes for each class.

6) Points earned in Trophy Dash events will only count toward arider’s overall CRA points.

Section 15 - Trophy Dashes

Section 16 - Special Events

At the discretion of the Board of Directors the CRA may run specialevents that may be governed by supplemental rules and that may ormay not award points, and may or may not pay a cash purse. Suchevents may restrict participation to certain classes of rider or bike.



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Track Maps

Brainerd International Raceway5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN 56401(218) 824-7223www.brainerdraceway.com

3.1 mile Donnybrooke Course



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Brainerd International Raceway5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN 56401(218) 824-7223www.brainerdraceway.com

2.5 mile Competition Course

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