Date

The 2025 Manjimup 15000 International Motocross event will take place from 30 May 2025 – 01 Jun 2025.

Location

Cosy Creek, 27343 South Western Highway, Balbarrup, WA 6258, Australia

2025 Manjimup 15000 Supplementary Regulations JUNIOR AND SENIOR

TRACK LICENCE NO: 2025016

ANNOUNCEMENT

Dirt High Promotions, known as the Promotor, will conduct the meeting known as The Manjimup 15000 Junior and Senior Event.

JURISDICTION

The above mentioned Event has been authorised by Motorcycling Western Australia which has issued the Motorcycling Australia Permit number (TBA) and is open to holders of current Motorcycling

Australia Junior and Senior National Licences. No One Event Competition Licences will be issued. 50cc Demo’s can obtain a Mini Licence, Introductory Licence, Junior Restricted Licence or a Junior National Competition Licence.

The meeting will be held in accordance with the current General Competition Rules (GCR’s), these

Supplementary Regulations, MA policies and any final instructions approved by Motorcycling Western Australia. By entering this meeting all parties agree to comply with such rules, regulations, by-laws and instructions.

Licencees from other Federations are also eligible to compete providing they have an FIM licence and Start Permission from their FMN.

EVENT OFFICIALS

The following officials will be overseeing the meeting:

Steward: TBA

Clerk of Course: Raymon Horton

Race Secretary: Courtney Blakers Level 4 Scrutineer: John Brown

ENTRIES

1. 1. Entries will be online via Ridernet.
   2. Entries will close at 11:59pm on the 18th of May 2025.
   3. Late entries may be accepted up to the 25th of May and will incur a $100 late fee however they will not be entered into the program.
   4. Sponsors will be capped at 10 sponsors per rider, they will be published the way they are entered into ridernet. Please ensure that spelling and punctuation is correct. Sponsors will be shown next to rider’s name in the program at the promotors discretion.
   5. All Junior and Senior riders must hold a valid Competition Licence. All Junior riders wishing to

participate in the event must hold a valid Junior Competition Licence and Logbook clearly showing coaching for the bike capacity they are competing on.

1. In case of postponement or abandonment of the meeting, all or any part of the entry fee may be retained by the Promotor, subject to the prior express approval of Motorcycling Western Australia.
2. Entry fees will only be refunded if a rider informs the Race Secretary, in writing, 7 days before the event. A medical certificate is required if a rider withdraws less than 7 days before the event.
3. Cancellation/withdrawals prior to the closing date will be permitted minus a $20.00 administration fee. After the closing date refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis by to the promotor.

ENTRY FEE

Fees Junior Classes

Senior Classes

*Entry fee includes $5 transponder admin fee and $15 transponder hire fee.

**All stars entries will be entered into by the Race Secretary, please contact the Race Secretary for this** Courtney Blakers

manjimupmcc@gmail.com 0429 690 933

If you do select to dual class, you will need to provide preference for the first choice and you will be placed on a waitlist for the second class. If no position is available for the second preference you will be refunded minus the

$20 admin fee.

ENTRY PASSES

All riders and mechanics are required to pay to enter through the admission gate. Adults $45.00 each Children 5-U16 $25.00. No entry passes will be issued.

INSURANCE

1. 1. Those who hold an MA licence current for the duration of the Event, and officials, who are signed on for the Event are covered by MA’s National Personal Accident Scheme which provides basic cover for the rehabilitation expenses, death and/or permanent disability benefits. For more information see Insurance – Motorcycling Australia (ma.org.au)
   2. Ambulance Insurance is compulsory for licensees.

MEDICAL SERVICES

1. 1. Medical services provided will meet the MA requirements.
   2. First Aid MUST be accepted wherever deemed necessary by attending first aides.
   3. The Steward and/or Clerk of Course has the right to refuse further racing of a rider if first aid requirements are not adhered to.
   4. The Steward will collect information from the injury reports and relay this to the MWA office where it will be recorded and that you require a certificate before you can compete in any further events.
   5. Any rider transported via Ambulance or private vehicle will require a medical certificate prior to competing in any further events.
   6. All concussions will be delt with using the Motorcycling Australia Concussion Management Guidelines found at https://www.ma.org.au/medical-concussion/

TRANSPONDERS

1. 1. Transponders will be compulsory at this event (Except for 50cc Demonstration Class). It is compulsory to have purchased and fitted a transponder bracket prior to this meeting. Transponder brackets are available for purchase for $17.50 from Motorcycling WA or at the 2025 Manjimup 15000 event.
      
   2. You must supply your own cable ties. Hire transponders becomes the responsibility of the competitor upon issue and is the competitor’s responsibility until checked back in post event.
   3. Entrants failing to return hired transponders at the end of the event will be fined $20 and a suspension issued to that competitor pending fine payment. Transponders not returned to MWA within 14 days of an event will be invoiced to the competitor at full replacement cost of $400. Competitors licence will be suspended until any invoice is paid in full or transponder is returned.
   4. Transponders must be mounted in such a way to avoid damaging the transponder.
   5. Transponders should be returned in a clean condition.

TECHNICAL INSPECTION

1. 1. This event will be self technical inspection.
   2. Technical inspection times will be listed in the final instructions along with technical inspection forms
   3. Technical inspection forms will be online and will be applicable to all classes and must be completed prior to sign on. Incomplete forms will not be accepted (i.e. incomplete or correct vin numbers).
   4. Prior to signing on please present to the technical inspector to confirm that your forms have been received and that all details are correct.
   5. Random technical inspection and eligibility checks will be carried out at any time during the event for all classes including power outputs on Stark Varg Machines.
   6. Technical inspector will report any rider that has been found to have supplied misleading information or not complied with the self-scrutineering form, to the Clerk of Course for their actioning. Penalties will apply for failure to comply or supplying misleading information, including up to but not limited to exclusion from the event.
   7. Machines which suffer accident damage in practice or race sessions must be re-examined by the technical inspector before participating again.
   8. Machines will not be sealed for later checking after the event. All machines that are to be pulled down and technical inspection will take place at the circuit before any machine is released by the technical inspector. A member of the riders team must be always available to carry out the strip down under the control of the technical inspector. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in this matter being referred to the Clerk of Course for further action.
   9. In addition to supervising the pulling down and checking of machines after official protests have been received by the Clerk of Course in accordance with the GCRs, the Steward can order that any machine be measured and if this occurs the Scrutineer will supervise a team member to pull down any machine that has taken part in the event. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in this matter being referred to the Clerk of Course for further action.
   10. Cameras may be fitted to the Motorcycle provided they are securely mounted. Camera

mounts are subject to approval by the Chief Scrutineer. Helmet cameras are not permitted unless the camera is integrated into the helmet, be design of the manufacturer.

Tear offs are permitted at this venue.

MACHINES AND RIDERS

1. 1. All machines entered must comply with the current GCRs.
   2. Multiple entry of the one machine in the same class of the competition in not permitted.
   3. Change of eligible machines is allowed provided it has been through scrutineering and designated to the one rider provided it is not during competition.
   4. In the event of borrowing another competitor’s bike, the bike must have completed scrutineering, and a change of machine form submitted and approved by the Clerk of Course via the Race Secretary.
   5. Only officials of the Event or personnel who are 16 or over and hold a valid MA Senior National Competition or Crew licence are permitted in the pit board area. During an Event, only one

signaller/mechanic is permitted in the signalling or mechanics area per rider competing in that Event.

More information can be found here MA Letter.

ELECTRIC MACHINES

1. 1. Only machines on the Electric Motorcycle Approved Competition List will be allowed to compete which can be found here Electric-Bike-Approved-Competition-List-25.01.2024.pdf (ma.org.au)
   2. All machines must meet Australian Standards for electric vehicles and pass scrutineering prior to being permitted to compete.
   3. All electric machines must comply with Appendix D of the Manual of Motorcycle Sport (MoMS)
   4. Riders competing on Stark Varg Machines must complete the online self-scrutineering form, you also are required to present your machine and phone to the scrutineer for locking into Race Mode with correct power output for the class entered.
   5. Charging with OEM wall socket charger up to 3.5Kw/h may be done following the guidelines of the manufacturer in the general paddock area. The charging system must be automatic and must ensure that the battery cannot be overcharged or damaged if left permanently connected to the charger.
   6. A separate fast charging area will be provided and controlled to allow safe fast charging of electric Machines or removeable batteries. It is not permitted to fast charge Machines in the general paddock area.

RIDING NUMBERS

1. 1. All number plates on all machines MUST comply with the GCRs and must not contain any decals or advertising other than the required MA decal.

No junior or senior may compete, except in Inter-Club / closed-to-Club Competitions, unless wearing the Machine identification number on their back in contrasting colours and with a minimum size of 125mm height and 20mm width of stroke.

CLASSES OF COMPETITION (JUNIOR)

CLASSES OF COMPETITION (SENIOR)

*All stars entries will be entered into by the Race Secretary, please contact the Race Secretary for this*

**PLEASE CHECK GRADING ON YOUR LICENCE – Riders who nominate for Clubman and hold an A or B grade on their licence will automatically be moved to Pro & Expert**

If you do select to dual class, you will need to provide preference for the first choice and you will be placed on a waitlist for the second class. If no position is available for the second preference you will be refunded minus the

$20 admin fee.

ENTRIES TO CONSTITUE A CLASS (JUNIOR & SENIOR)

1. 1. To constitute a class the number of contestants entered and competing in each class shall be a minimum of 18 with a maximum of 40. Extra classes MAY be introduced depending on entries received.

SCORING

1. 1. Scoring as per the current 2025 GCR’s.
      

      START AND FINISHES

      1. Starts will be by individually backward falling self penalising gates, clutch start. Any rider who is absent when called to select their gate will forfeit their gate pick.
      2. Competitors will be called to the start line at least 2 minutes before each start.
      3. Competitors must be at the gate drop of that race to be deemed a starter in said race.
      4. At the end of 2 minutes and when the starter is ready, a 15 second sign will be held up for a full 15 seconds.
      5. At the end of the 15 seconds, a 5 second sign will be displayed.
      6. The gate drop will be between 5 and 10 seconds after the 5 second sign is shown.
      7. Competitors may use up to 2 starting blocks (one per side) which will not interfere with the

competitor, or any other competitor, or their machines and must be able to start in the event unaided while sitting on the machine.

1. Riders/crew may not tamper with the starting gate or cross to the live side of the gate at any time.
2. Finish method. A chequered flag will be displayed to each competitor as each crosses the line, to signal the end of the race.

GRID POSITIONS

1. 1. Gate positions will be drawn by ballot by the rider for the first race using pegs. Peg 1 = 1st gate pick, peg 2 = 2nd gate pick and so on. Gate position will then be determined for the following race by your previous race place. 1st place = 1st gate choice, 2nd place = 2nd gate choice and so on. Riders that DNF will have the last gate pick in order of DNF.
   2. Shootout gate pick will be first to the line.

RIDERS BREIFING

1. 1. There will be a riders brief held on Friday the 30th of May at 7:30AM for junior competitors who will be participating in practice and another at 11:00AM for senior competitors who will be participating in the afternoon practice session.
      
   2. Riders briefing will be held at 7:05AM prior to the commencement of Practice on Saturday the 31st of May and Sunday the 1st of June, which all competitors MUST attend. All riders to be on the start line for riders briefing where a group photo will also take place.

FLAGS & SIGNALS

Stationary Yellow Flag – Danger ride cautiously

Waved Yellow Flag – Danger, prepare to stop add no overtaking, reduction in speed should be observed, jumps should not be attempted

Stationary Medical Flag (white with red cross) – calling for medical, yellow flag is still operating

Waved Medical Flag – medical staff on track, proceed with extreme caution, riders must roll each jump individually with no jumping until the next flag point or a displayed green flag

Green Flag- Course is clear

Red Flag – Race or practice is stopped. Competitors must slow down and return to the start. Purple Flag – Protest flag for all junior competitors

Black and white chequered flag – Finish of race, practice or qualifying Last Lap Board – Indicates one lap remaining.

Flag Breaches will be penalised as per GCR 8.16.1.5 – 8.16.1.10

RACE FORMAT (JUNIORS)

1. On the 30th of May a practice session will be offered for juniors from 8:00am to 11:00AM order of practice will be advised in final instructions.
2. Practice starts will not be permitted.
3. It is envisaged that all practice groups will receive 3 x 8 minute practice sessions.
4. First lap of practice will be under a stationary yellow flag.
5. On the 31st of May practice will commence at 7:30AM for all capacity classes. Minimum 3 laps time permitting.

1. Elimination laps for all shootout will apply. 1st Lap 40 riders, 2nd lap 20 riders, 3rd lap 10 riders, 4th lap 6 riders and last lap 3 riders.
2. Race order will be advised in the final instructions.
3. Scoring as per the current 2025 GCRs.
4. Each rider who competes in a shootout until eliminated will accumulate 5 points in the respective class tally.

RACE FORMAT (SENIORS)

1. 1. On the 30th of May a practice session will be offered for seniors from 11:30AM to 3:00PM order of practice will be advised in final instructions.
   2. Practice starts will not be permitted.
   3. It is envisaged that all practice groups will receive 3 x 8 minute practice sessions.
   4. First lap of practice will be under a stationary yellow flag.
   5. On the 31st of May there will be a timed qualifier held for the All stars. This will consist of a 7 lap

qualifying session, the top 10 riders with the fastest laps will advance a Superpole shuffle. The top 10 qualifiers will leave in 20 second intervals for a total of 7 laps to determine gate pick for race 1.

On the 1st of June practice will commence at 7:30AM for all capacity classes. Minimum 3 laps time permitting.

1. Elimination laps for all shootout will apply. 1st Lap 40 riders, 2nd lap 20 riders, 3rd lap 10 riders, 4th lap 6 riders and last lap 3 riders.
2. Race order will be advised in the final instructions.
3. Scoring as per the current 2025 GCRs.
4. Each rider who competes in a shootout until eliminated will accumulate 5 points in the respective class tally.

EVENT SCHEDULE (JUNIORS)

Friday May 30th

Juniors who are intending to participate in practice on Friday MUST be signed on and attend the riders brief. Sign On: 6:00AM – 8:00AM

Technical Inspection: 6:00AM – 8:00AM Riders Brief: 7:30AM

Practice: 8:00AM – 11:00AM

Saturday 31st May

Sign on: 6:15AM – 7:00AM

Technical Inspection: 6:15AM – 7:00AM Riders Briefing: 7:05AM

Practice: Following riders briefing First Race: Following practice

EVENT SCHEDULE (SENIORS)

Thursday May 29th Press Day for All stars.

Friday May 30th

Sign On: 6:00AM – 11:00AM

Technical Inspection: 6:00AM – 11:00AM

Riders Brief: 11:00AM Practice: 11:30AM – 3:00PM

Saturday May 31st (ALL STARS ONLY) Sign on: 6:15AM – 7:00AM

Technical Inspection: 6:15AM – 7:00AM Riders Briefing: 7:05AM

There may be a riders brief for All stars on Saturday at 11:00am, however this will be confirm and advised in final instructions.

Sunday 1st June

Sign on: 6:15AM – 7:00AM

Technical Inspection: 6:15AM – 7:00AM Riders Briefing: 7:05AM

Practice: Following riders briefing First Race: Following practice

PROTESTS

1. 1. Any protest must
      1. Be in writing.
      2. Be accompanied by the prescribed fee of $100 (plus the applicable bond under GCR 5.1.7 where the protest involves the measurement of an engine or component.
      3. Be received by the Clerk of Course and conveyed to the Steward;
      4. Comply with the following time limits:
         1. For a protest under sub-Rules a) and b) of the previous GCR, thirty (30) minutes after being informed of the decision;
         2. For a protest under sub-Rule c) of the previous GCR being within thirty (30) minutes of such action or conduct.
   2. The following additional requirements apply to all competitors who are under the age of 16 years and seeking to protest the action or conduct of any other competitor, Official or Support Person during

Competition:

1. A protest may only be made by a competitor;
2. The competitor must indicate the intent to protest to an Official prior to returning to the pits;
3. The Clerk of Course must designate an area, to be announced at the riders’ briefing and to be marked by a purple flag, where an Official must be present to note any indications of protest;
4. No discussion on the content of the protest may take place at the marked position; and
5. A competitor who indicates an intent to protest must return to the pits and present the protest to the Clerk of Course within the time limits referred to in the previous rule.

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

1. 1. Track name, Cosy Creek.
   2. Track length, 2.1km
   3. Track surface, Soil types vary from hard pack to gravel, loam and sand.
   4. A variety of large and small jumps, corners vary from flat hard pack, to large berms and a variety of

challenging sandy turns, then throw in a set of preformed sand rollers this track has a bit of everything. Fun fast flowing track.

AWARDS & PRIZE MONEY (JUNIORS)

1. 1. Trophies will be awarded in all classes on entries received, 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class.
      
   2. 50cc demonstration riders will be presented with participation awards of equal value.
   3. Shootout trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd, $200 for 1st position in the shootouts.

AWARDS & PRIZE MONEY (SENIORS)

1. 1. Trophies will be awarded in all classes on entries received, 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class.
   2. Shootout trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
   3. $100 hole shot awards per race, shootout excluded.

All stars shoot out 1st place $3000.00, 2nd place $1000.00, 3rd place $200.00.

PAYG

PAYG Withholding affects the payment of prizemoney. If you do not provide an ABN or declare the sport is a hobby, the Promoter must withhold 46.5% of prize money over $50.00 which is otherwise payable to you.

Please tick one of the boxes on the entry form and if appropriate provide your ABN to ensure the full amount of prize money is paid to you.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentations will be held 30 minutes after completion of the final race.

FACILITIES

1. 1. Camping will only be available to those who are participating in the event. Camping will be $35 per adult per night and $25 per child per night.
   2. Toilets and showers available
   3. Canteen available
   4. Bar available

NOISE

Sound testing will take place at any time at the discretion of the Chief Scrutineer or the Clerk of Course. All machines must comply with the GCRs for all sound testing.

ANTI DOPING POLICY

1. 1. All competitors and officials are advised that drug testing may take place in accordance with MA’s Anti-

Doping Policy, as carried out by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority. Refer to MA website for details.

1. If any doubts exist over banned substances, it is recommended competitors contact the Drugs in Sport Hotline, ph: 1800 020 506. When drug testing takes place, the payment of prizemoney may be delayed at MWA discretion until the results of the tests are known.

DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING

All competitors and officials are advised that random drug and alcohol testing may take place during the competition. Refer to MA website for details on the Safety Policy – Drug and Alcohol testing.

CODES OF BEHAVIOUR

All competitors, officials and parents are reminded of MA’s zero tolerance of poor behaviour, either on or off track. The codification of the behaviours expected of MA members and all who attend or participate in

motorcycling is contained within MA’s policies, including its Member Welfare Policy and its Social Media Policy, which can be found at Policies and Sports Integrity Page – Motorcycling Australia (ma.org.au).

RIGHT TO USE IMAGE

It is a condition of entry that consent is given by the entrant/rider and/or parent/guardian for all

photographs and electronic images (including moving images) that may be taken during the event by or on behalf of the Promoters, or with permission of the Promoters. All such images are the property of the Promoters and will only be used in accordance with the Motorcycling Australia Member Protection Policy and for the purposes of promotional or other purposes without further consent being required.

GENERAL RULES

1. 1. Crossing of the track is not permitted unless permission is granted by the Clerk of Course.
   2. The carrying or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the pit area or racing circuit is prohibited.
   3. No animals allowed. Guide dogs and Assistant Animals Excepted
   4. Fully Enclosed footwear must be worn in the pits at all times.
   5. Pit bikes, E-scooters, E-Bikes, Bicycles and Non-competition motorcycles are not permitted to be ridden at any time at the venue. Please leave them at home.
   6. No smoking in pit areas.

ENQUIRIES

Courtney Blakers 0429 690 933 manjimupmcc@gmail.com

Willie Thomson 0438 360 570 wt1@bigpond.com

Head to Ridernet via the following link to enter:

https://ridernet.com.au/eventView/?e=2281934

All Stars entries must contact Courtney Blakers:

0429 690 933 manjimupmcc@gmail.com