OFFICIAL RULES VESPA THE RESISTANCE

(by Team Vespa Barcelona)

This document has been drawn up according to the rules that have been wrtitten for

the past editions of 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 of the VTR and in collaboration with

organizers of Vespa and Lambreta endurance races in Spain, along with the

International Circuit of Zuera (Zaragoza, Spain).

1. THE RACE

Vespa The Resistance will be held the 12-13th of May 2012 in Circuito Internacional de

Zuera, with a total length of 1,7 km.

This race should be considered by all participants as a free and voluntary activity so

each competitor must take their own responsibility. Therefore, the organization needs a

signed document from each driver and team in which they accept the stipulated rules in

the race regulations. In the same way the competitors must accept the joint agreement

for the proper development of the race, meaning in turn that it is a non-profit activity by

promoters, and where each person is solely responsible for their actions, unable to

derive these in any case the people who organized the activity, nor on the circuit

owners

.

2. DRIVERS AND TEAMS

Each team may consist of 1 motorbike, with a minimum of 3 riders and a maximum of

6, and also one person as a mechanical role. In short, no teams will be allowed more

than 7 people in the pit area closest

to the circuit.

In the inscription of the race, the team must facilitate the following information:

- Name of the team

- Model of Vespa or Lambretta in categories

- Name and ID/Passport of all the drivers, mechanics and team manager

- Phone number of the contact person

- Email of the contact person

It will be maintained the fixed dorsal assigned in previous editions (for more information

on this, see the TVB forum or contact us by email

(teamvepabarcelona@gmail.com). The dorsal should be placed in the following

visible places: in the frontal part of the motorbike, on left and the right sides. The

number must be visible from a distance of approximately 50 meters.

The dorsal must be made of a material that lasts during the whole length of event. This

year the organization will not provide the dorsal, so each team must provide their own

dorsal taking into account the above specifications.

3. THE PILOTS EQUIPMENT

Inside the track circuit, pilots should be provided with: approved helmet, protective

gloves specific for motorcycles, coveralls (either one or two pieces) of leather or other

safe material; all clothing must be completely closed or latched. In case of inclement

weather, the pilots can wear protective clothing against rain, always on top of the

aforementioned.

At the discretion of each team it is stressed that all these aspects aim the safety of the

pilots, reason why it will not be accepted clothing that do not meet these safety

standards

.

4. IDENTIFIERS

All drivers shall be marked with an obligatorily identification armband, which allows

access to various race services.

The organization

will provide the armbands to all participants.

5. CATEGORIES

The only scooters allowed in the race are Vespa and Lambretta 2-stroke and with

manual transmission. Automatic engines are not allowed.

The following categories

and subcategories are stipulated:

VESPA PROTO

Proto Largeframe > Proto Large frame are considered to be vespas with "big"

crank such as those belonging to the following models: PX,TX, P, etc., with any

type of modifications. It is required to maintain the original crankcase and chassis

of the 2-stroke Vespa.

Proto Smallframe >

Proto Small frame are considered to be scooters with small

crank, such as those belonging to the models: PK, PRIMAVERA, etc., with any

type of modifications. It is required to maintain the original crankcase and chassis

of the 2-stroke Vespa.

VESPA SERIE

Large frame Series > Large frame series Vespa are considered to be vespas

strictly from the factory, that is, with all original components of series (even for

other models within large frame

Small frame Series > Small frame s

).

eries Vespa are considered to be vespas

strictly from the factory, that is, with all original components of series (even for

other models within

small frame).

LAMBRETTA

Lambretta Proto > In this case there is only one category of free configuration,

as long as the cranks and the original chassis of Lambretta is maintained

.

* APPLIES ONLY TO SERIES CATEGORY

- This rule provides for adjustment of pieces, so you can lighten-modify all components,

provided they are the same strict original series.

- It is allowed to change the seat by a non-original one.

- The side covers must be mounted on place

- For safety reasons, it is allowed to remove mirrors and elements that protrude from

the bike or may easily brake in case of falls such as lights, tulips, and trestles

.

GENERAL ASPECTS (Series Category) Trimmings

- It is allowed to trim up to 4 cm of the plate (teams which participated in previous

editions are excluded from this limit).

- The front mudguard may be trimmed (up to 4 cm), as long as the edges are protected

so they are not sharp.

Wheels

- It allows you to mount tubeless wheels, understanding these are safer for heavier

pilots.

Tires

- Of free choice, including slicks.

Suspensions and fork

- Forks are interchangeable between models within the same series.

- It is allowed to modify the series suspensions, and also mount Carbone

as long as they are not adjustable.

- It is forbidden to mount any type or hydraulic adjustable suspension.

Cap

- Must have the top and bottom parts.

- The odometer hole and the light must be covered with soft non-metallic materials

(fibre, plastic, etc.), in case they could loosen up.

Handles

- Original and with ball in the end.

- In case of falls, it should be changed immediately.

Brake Drums

- Must be originals.

- Vents are permitted, provided they do not pose a security risk, no sheet metal or parts

that could come loose.

- It is allowed you to mount a disc brake, if it is the original of PX and it is coupled to the

bar.

TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF ENGINES (Series Category) - In principle, all parts must be original (except for the piston and connecting rod. In this

case they must have features as similar as possible to the originals). It is allowed to

reduce, file or drill.

- Racing rod 51 for smallframe) and 57 for largeframe.

- Disastato axis to increase stroke and cylinder capacity are prohibited.

Clutch

- Must be original. Modifications are allowed, always starting from the original parts.

- It is forbidden to mount carbon disks or alike.

- It is allowed to mount reinforced springs.

Carburetor

- Must be original. Modifications are allowed, always starting from the original parts.

Air Filter

- Must be original. Modifications are allowed, always starting from the original parts.

- It is allowed to run without the air filter.

Sprockets

- Must be original. Modifications are allowed, always starting from the original parts.

- It is prohibited to mount the 4th gear short.

Magnetic plate, coils, cylinder and cylinder head

- Must be original. Modifications are allowed, always starting from the original parts.

- Only original seams are allowed.

Bearings, seals, spark plug

- Of free choice.

Piston

- Given an original cylinder can be rectified, it is allowed the following maximum piston

diameters. Up to three oversize:

125 Maximum piston 55.4 mm in cylinder 55.6 mm. Race 51mm.

200 Maximum piston 66.9 mm in cylinder of 67.1 mm. Race 57mm.

- It is allowed you to mount other brands of piston, as long as they have identical

characteristics as the originals (windows).

Exhaust - Originals only.

- It is allowed to crop, add more flues, or modify the interior.

- It is forbidden to run without the exhaust.

NOTICE - All bikes should take off the deflector and the fan cover for scrutineering

prior to the race.

- At the end of the race

* APPLIES TO ALL CATEGORIES (SERIES AND PROTO)

the piston-cylinder assembly of the three top finishers in

smallframe and largeframe will be measured.

- For new teams the maximum plate cut is limited to a maximum of 4 cm for series

category and 10 cm for proto categories from either end of the bike. The organization

aims that Lambrettas and Vespas are recognizable by others, and above all to maintain

the originality of these two brands. The teams which have participated in previous

editions and exceed these limits will not be outside the rules.

Plate drill:

- For safety reasons, the maximum diameter of the holes on the plate should be 10 m

(should not fit one finger in it).

- Holes are allowed on the side covers and frontal, leaving a space between the holes

of a size of the same order as the actual holes.

- The bottom and central parts of the chassis and can not be drilled.

- It is allowed to drill the registration plate area for aesthetic reasons. Also, the area of

the battery, to make it easier to remove the rear wheel.

- All engines must be single cylinder (including the proto category)

- The use of front mudguard is mandatory in all categories.

- It is mandatory to mount a front light (white) and a rear light (red)

Front light:

- Must be the original beacon light or any approved beacon (the latter ONLY

FOR PROTO CATEGORY).

- The glass-plastic optical should be lined with transparent tape.

- LED lights are not allowed.

- Two replacement bulbs must be shown at scrutineering.

Rear light:

- It is recommended to mount the original lights, however, it is allowed to mount

LED lights, provided they are well fasten and visible at a distance of 100

meters. Two replacement bulbs must be shown at scrutineering.

- If the rear light stops working, it is mandatory to enter the pit to repair it.

- The lights must be turned off during refuelling, except for the LED lights.

- It is allowed to mount a battery for the lighting system. In this case, it must be

airtight or sealed.

- It is forbidden to mount an electric starter.

- It is allowed to mount additional deposits, which may be made of aluminium or plastic,

never iron (ONLY FOR PROTO CATEGORY).

- It is prohibited to mount trestles.

- During refuelling the bike should be placed on a stand.

- Tires

of more than 10 inches will not be accepted.

6. PROGRAM

The program of the race will be published in the section related to Vespa The

Resistance'12 on Team Vespa Barcelona Forum: http://vespabcn.foroportal.es/

7. ASSIGNMENTS OF PITS

The pits area is limited. The organization will assign the pits to the teams considering

the preference of teams to be together (this will be notified by email before the event).

The pits will be placed in an orderly and linear manner. It must be noted that we only

accept 7 people by box, each one with their respective accrediting wristband

.

* Refuelling will be made in a

common and secure are assigned by the organization.

8. TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS

The technical inspection will take place in the box of each team or in an enabled zone

(it will be communicated during the briefing). In a very strict and incontestable manner,

if a motorbike does not pass the inspections, it will not be allowed in the race.

Scooters may not compete if they are not safe for the pilot or other participants. This

refers to any sharp or pointed edges or pieces that can detach.

Not mandatory:

- Spare wheels

- Side covers

, gloves.

(ONLY FOR PROTO CATEGORY) as long as it does not contradict

the section about sharp or pointed edges

-

.

Kick start.

- Placing

It is mandatory:

the transponder in a visible zone in the front part of the bike, locked to

prevent loss, and returning it at the end of the race

-

.

It must have a stop button or else the ignition key, as long as it is safely secured

to the chassis (with a flange, for example

-

).

Have the fill and drain bolts of the engine oil "sealed". They must be secured to

the crankcase (through a fine wire that crosses the bolt and attach to the

crankcase, for example

- K

).

ey rings, chains or other unsafe items will not be accepted

-

.

A front light (white) and a back light (red) and two sets of replacement bulbs

-

.

Access the checks with personal safety components such as coveralls, helmets,

-

gloves or tanks for refuelling as these also must be properly verified.

All team members must access the check area to get the identification

armbands.

Will be a cause

- Oppose to undergo the technical checks.

for exclusion from the event for teams that:

- Show any disrespectful attitude against the organization or their

representatives. Teams that do not

- Do

follow the warnings of the organization will be

sanctioned.

not pass the technical verification tests.

The organization of Team Vespa Barcelona may require technical verifications it

deems appropriate during the course of the competition. If the organization identifies

any abnormalities or deficiencies in any bike it will demand the team to resolve them

before returning to the race. It is the decision of the organizers and the race director

any penalties or sanctions to participants.

Main topics to consider in the checks:

Bodywork - Box refuelling support or m

-

ain stand

-

Fuel deposit and additional deposit

-

Sharp edges

Engine stop

-

system

System of

- Loose or dangerous parts

front and back lights (and replacement sets)

-

- Dorsals

Brake levers

-

-

Front and back brakes

-

Front and back tires

Suspensions

Engine -

-

Exhaust

- Cylinder – piston (

Carburettor

mono-cylinder

-Fan

)

9. BRIEFING

According the timetable established, before starting the race there will be an

information briefing. All team managers must attend this briefing as this information

is

very important for them.

10. START PROCESS AND ASSIGNMENT

- The start will be

OF POSITIONS

like “Le Mans”

-

.

All bikes are arranged in a row in battery position, the place of each team will be

decided in the previous training races. Before the race starts, there will be a

recognition lap. At the end of this recognition lap, the pilots will place the bikes on the

assigned places according to their start position

-

.

At the start of the race, in case there is a team missing, this place will remain empty.

There may only be 2 drivers on the track, one holding the bike (with the engine

running) and the other waiting for

-

the start.

If any team has problems with the bike it should go straight to the box to solve the

problems and do not delay the race start. When the team has the problems fixed, if the

race has not started, it may return to line up. Otherwise, it must start from the pit-lane,

only after all the other participants have passed the line

-

.

The race start will be done with the rise of a flag or with a traffic light (it will be

communicated during the briefing). After that, each pilot will run to his bike and start

the race. The pilot who holds the bike, must have the engine running

-

.

If a pilot is not in front of the bike at the moment of the start, he will be punished. In

the same way, if the second pilot invades the track to push his partner he will be

punished (see paragraph 22 - Penalties).

11. PILOT PERFORMANCE IN THE TRACK AND WHITE FLAG

-

Any action in the track or in the pit lane in the opposite direction to the direction of the

race is prohibited

-

.

In the case of failure during the race, there is a established plan which will be

explained in the briefing to evacuate the pilot and the bike of the circuit,

-

while not

presenting danger to other participants.

In case of any problems that occur inside the track, the race director may give input

to the Safety Car. In this case the white flag would be shown throughout the circuit and

all participants will be directed to find the queue behind the Safety Car. The pilots

should move without overtaking and with the maximum precaution. It means that the

pilots cannot overtake while the Safety Car remains on the track. Once the Safety-Car

is out of the track, the race will resume as normal. Pilots can refuel or make the pilot

change while the safety car is on track but when they meet the safety car again they

must be extremely careful while rolling on the track, as there may be ambulances or

"Pisters" performing their duties

- In the case of an accident, the pilot who needs to

.

tow his bike to the proper exits,

must wear security equipment (helmet, gloves, overalls) at all times until they leave the

track completely. Otherwise he will be penalized with 5 laps penalty

-

.

On the track it is completely prohibited unsportsmanlike actions, screaming, hitting

and any behaviour that may be considered inappropriate. All dangerous actions will be

punished (see section 22 - Penalties

-

).

The Race Director or his deputies can stop a scooter whose driver has committed an

offence punishable by exclusion or expulsion

-

.

In the case a pilot is shown a black flag, he must go to his team box. The reason for

the decision would be notified to the team manager

.

12. BEHAVIOR IN PIT-LANE

- The maximum speed through the pit lane is 30 km/hour

-

.

Throughout the course of the race only accredited persons may remain in the pit

lane, and a maximum of 7 people per team

-

.

Animals

-

are not allowed.

Smoking is strictly prohibited, except in the smoking area of the

- It is forbidden to install on this zone any e

circuit.

lements that may disturb the normal traffic

of pilots, bikes

-

or their assistants.

It is absolutely forbidden to light fires or store gas containers in the pit area or pit

-

-

lane.

When not performing maintenance on the bike, the pit-lane should remain clear of

materials and tools that may hinder the passage

-

.

In the case when an intervention on the bike involves any liquid, oil or fuel spills, the

bike cannot exit the pit until the affected area is completely clean

-

.

Refueling and pilot changes must be made only in permitted areas

.

* Disrespect to the above mentioned rules will suppose a sanction (see section 22 -

Penalties).

13. BEHAVIOUR IN THE PITS

When the competitors stop in the box, they must stop the scooter engine to perform

any operation. Only in the case of the pilot change, the scooter engine is allowed to be

on. If this rule is not followed, a penalty will be applied to the team according to the

section 22 (Penalties) of theses rules.

14. PILOT CHANGE

- The maximum time each pilot may remain in the track will be 65 minutes in a row.

Once somebody starts in the race, a controller will take note of the time the pilot enters

the track.

- The minimum rest period for each pilot is 20 minutes

- The pilot change can be carried out in the

.

refuelling area or in the box

- When a pilot change is carried out, i

.

t is not necessary to stop the scooter engine

-

.

In the case of a breakdown

, the time the scooter is in the box for repairing will not

count for the pilot's 65 minutes of track time.

15. CHANGE OF SCOOTER/ ENGINE

Change of the engine is allowed but it is forbidden to change the scooter. If the team

brings a spare engine, this one must pass the technical verifications by the

organization, previously to the start of the race.

16. REFUELLING

- The teams may refuel as many times as needed

- The refuelling will be carried out

.

exclusively in the area assigned by the organization,

NEVER IN THE PIT.

- The organization will assign an area to store the fuel containers

- During refuelling the scooter must have the

.

engine stopped. A maximum of three

people

-

could be present in the refuelling.

It is mandatory to use a support

- It is totally forbidden to make any repairs in the refueling area.

for the scooter during the refueling.

- The pilot change is allowed during refuelling.

- It is forbidden to refuel by changing the fuel deposit.

* If any of these rules are not properly followed it will suppose a penalty for the team

according the section 22 (Penalties) of theses rules.

17. INTERRUPTION OF THE RACE (red flag)

The race is a nonstop resistance race, so it is not allowed to stop the scooter during

the competition. Although, due to security or other important reasons the direction of

the race could interrupt the competition.

In the case that the race must be interrupted, there are two possible situations:

1. If in that moment more than 90% of the total time of the competition is completed,

the race will be consider finished.

2. If in that moment less than 90% of the total time of the competition is completed, a

new start will be carried out. In this case, the positions in the start line will be the same

positions scooters had when the competition was interrupted.

18. NEUTRALIZATION OF THE RACE

- If during the race would occur an incident due to weather conditions, serious accident

or something like that, which could compromise or make impossible the normal

development of the competition, the race director could decide the neutralization of the

race using white flags or SC sings (Safety Car) according to section 11 (White Flag) of

these rules.

- During the neutralization period it is forbidden the overtaking maneuvers. Any pilot

who does not follow this rule will be penalized according to section 22 (Penalties) of

these rules.

- When the Race Director consider convenient, green flags will be shown in order to

restart the race

.

19. RACE FINISH

Once the 24 hours of the race is completed, the race director will show the checkered

flag. The winner will be the team with more laps completed once the race director has

subtracted the penalty laps in the case that these exist.

20. FINAL CLASSIFICATIONS

The classification by category will be established according to the number of

completed laps until the checkered flag is shown and once the penalty laps are

deducted.

At the finish of the race if some scooters of the same category have the same number

of laps, the order in which the scooter arrives to the finish line will be respected.

21. CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE EVENT

The organization has the right to cancel or postpone the competition if unforeseen

events oblige them to take that decision

. In that case the organization is not obliged to

to indemnify the participants.

22. COMPLAINTS

- Any complaints regarding the competition as well as technical complaints should be

made in writing to the Race Director.

-

- The complaint has to be presented together with a

These complaints should be presented within 20 minutes of the race finish.

bail of 100 €. The bail is non

refundable in the case the complaint is resolved negative.

22. PENALIZATIONS

INFRACTIONS PENALTIES SECOND

INFRACTION

Ride in reverse direction on the pit lane Warning 3 laps

Do not respect the speed limit in the pit-lane Warning 3 laps

Do the pilot change out of the assigned area Warning 2 laps

Misconduct Warning Exclusion

Do not respect resting periods 1 lap each

10% over time

1 lap each 10%

over time

Do not assist the briefing 2 laps

Incorrect refuel 2 laps 2 laps

Make repairs out of the box area 2 laps 4 laps

Receive help outside of pit lane (it is allowed to

receive help on the box entrance track)

2 laps Exclusion

Do not stop the engine in the refuelling area 2 laps Exclusion

Invade de track at race start 3 laps

Overtake dangerously or overtake the safety

car in the track

4 laps Disqualification

Do not obey the pilot changing times 5 laps/change

Non authorized change of the dorsal Disqualification

Do not wear the identity armband Disqualification

Ride in reverse direction on the track Disqualification

Refuel by changing the fuel deposit Disqualification

Change the scooter Disqualification

Damage the circuit premises Disqualification

Smoke inside the pit or pit lane area Exclusion of

offender + 5

laps

Present yourself inebriated to scrutineering Exclusion of

offender + 5

laps

Use of drugs Exclusion of

offender + 5

laps

Refusing to do a drug test or a breathalyser test Exclusion

Failing an breathalyser test Exclusion

Unsporting behaviour Exclusion

Violation of technical verification Exclusion

Do not place the bike in closed park Exclusion

23. FLAGS / LIGHT SIGNS

- Green flag = free tracks, end of overtaking prohibition

- Yellow flag (or flashing yellow light) = Danger, no overtaking

- Traffic lights flashing = Danger, no overtaking

- Yellow flag (or flashing yellow light) + panel "Slow" = Safety car on track

- Poster with initials 'SC' = Safety car on track

- Yellow flag with red stripes = Loss of grip, caution

- White flag = service vehicle on the track, caution

- White flag with red diagonal cross = rain

- Black flag + dorsal = immediate stop of indicated dorsal

- Black flag + orange circle + dorsal = immediate stop of indicated dorsal

- Red flag = interruption of the race. Slowly return to the pits.

- Red traffic light = interruption of the race. Slowly return to the pits.

- Chequered flag (plaid)= End of the race

INFO

MAIL: teamvespabarcelona@gmail.com

FORUM: www.vespabcn.foroportal.es

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/vespatheresistance

TWITTER: @vesparesistance

Registrations, Teams & Riders: (0034) 665 64 07 90 Xavi

General Info: (0034) 649 33 01 85 Manel

(0034) 615 23 71 21 Isaac Santana

(0034) 687 78 34 12 Enric Mollón