Participation

For the purposes of this rule book, the term “participant” shall include officials, any person possessing or who has been issued a credential, and any person directly or indirectly associated with any vehicle that has been permitted to enter an event site for the purpose of competition, including, but not limited to owners, riders, and crew members.

Participants at CMDRA events are expected, at all times to conduct themselves in a professional and non-disruptive manner. Any participant who, in the sole and absolute judgment of the CMDRA, 1) verbally or physically threatens another participant or other person, 2) uses vulgar or derogatory language, 3) engages in unsportsmanlike conduct or conduct detrimental to the CMDRA, or 4) otherwise creates a condition or circumstance that is unsafe, unfair, or out of order shall have violated the rules and regulations of the CMDRA.

In order to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations, the CMDRA reserves the right to take action against any participant for failure to comply with any decision, rule or regulation of the CMDRA. The action taken by the CMDRA may range from permanent suspension from CMDRA events to admonishment intended to inform participants of the offender’s failure to comply. Intermediate actions range from temporary suspension to fines.

In consideration of being allowed to enter and by being issued credentials to a CMDRA event or an event at a NHRA member track, the motorcycle owner, the motorcycle rider, crewmembers, advertisers, sponsors, media, photographers and other holders of event credentials (the “Participant”) agrees as follows.

1. All rights to advertising, promotion, filming, recording, exhibition and other exploitation of the event, the participants and motorcycles entered in the event, and their activities at the site of the event before, during and after the event and reasonably related to the event, are reserved to the CMDRA.

2. NO ONE other than previously agreed upon participants may take pictures or film in restricted areas other than a crew member for a specific race team. All other pictures and filming must be done from the stands. No Exceptions.

ET Classes may participate in 2 races per year without becoming a member. To be in the points race and be eligible for year end points and money, you must have full race membership.

Entry & Regular forms must be filled out using proper names or no points will be issued. This is a due diligence & safety issue. The prize money for the class shall be awarded to the competitor provided all other rules of competition are adhered to.

Winnings: All cheques must be cashed within 6 months of issue, or will be considered void. No replacement will be issued. The CMDRA will not cash prize payout cheques. Cheques will be mailed within 2 weeks. Racers claiming prize/contingency other than CMDRA prize payouts, must fully comply with sponsors individual terms & conditions. It is the racers responsibility to confirm with CMDRA officials that any & all terms & conditions are in place and recorded by the end of each race. NO EXCEPTIONS.

To be eligible for year end payout a rider must compete in that class for a minimum of four CMDRA races in the 2008 Western Division or three races in the 2008 Eastern Division.

• 20 points per round.• 20 additional points for winner.

Qualifying Positions earns points as follows. Ladders are locked in after qualifying. Qualifiers and non qualifiers will receive 30 points regardless if an event is postponed or rescheduled.

Twenty points will be awarded for setting a new 1/4 mile E.T. or 1/4 mile top speed record. Total points calculated on all races during the season. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by whomever earns the most first place finishes during the season. If still tied, the winner will be determined by whomever earns the most points at the final race of the season.

In the case of an event being disrupted by weather or other reasons beyond the control of the CMDRA, to the extent that it cannot be completed within the scheduled time, the following procedures shall apply:

1) If the disruption occurs before at least one (1) complete round of qualifying for all classes has been completed, the event will be cancelled. Thirty points will be awarded to all participants entered. No championship points or prize payouts will be awarded.

2) If the event is disrupted after at least one (1) round of qualifying for all classes has been completed, but eliminations have not proceeded through one (1) complete round for all classes, the event will be terminated. Entry, qualifying and first round championship points will be awarded to all eligible competitors. All officially entered and qualified competitors will also be paid the equivalent of the first round purse for their class at the event. The purse will be based upon CMDRA payout schedule. The number one (1) qualifier will also be awarded the posted qualifying awards.

3) If at least one (1) complete round of eliminations for all classes has been completed, the event will be considered complete. The distribution of prize payouts will be determined by the degree of completion of eliminations, and based upon CMDRA payout schedule. Championship points will be awarded based on each competitor's position at the time of the completed class round prior to the disruption.

To qualify, there must be two runs made at an event that are within one percent of each other. In the event that two runs exceed the existing record but are not within one percent of each other: the quicker time or faster speed will back up the slower time or speed which will stand as the new record.

Records, either E.T. or M.P.H. must be set during qualifying and/or eliminations. It is the racer's responsibility to confirm record runs along with E.T. cards,( a copy of time slips must be submitted to the C.M.D.R.A.) to C.M.D.R.A. officials by the end of the event. Red lights during record runs are allowed; out of bounds runs are not allowed. Record setters may have bike re-teched and/or torn down at discretion of race committee. The rider holding the new record(s) at the conclusion of an event will be credited with the record(s). 1/8 mile records can be set at any CMDRA event (no points are awarded).

The CMDRA has established guidelines for ladder structures based on the following principles: Professional and semi-professional categories will be laddered in accordance with qualifying elapsed times. ET classes will be laddered by reaction time. In order to be placed upon the ladder, all competitors must be officially entered and must have completed a valid qualifying pass (i.e., breaking the beams under the bikes own engine power) on the qualifying day.

Professional classes with thirteen (13) or less qualified entries will run on an eight (8) bike ladder. Fourteen (14) qualified entries will compete on a fourteen (14) bike ladder. Fifteen (15) or sixteen (16) qualified entries will compete on a sixteen (16) bike ladder. In ET classes all entries compete, all other classes will be limited to a (16) bike field.

The Event Director has the option of permitting rider or motorcycle changes, but only under the following conditions.

1. All previous event times are void for motorcycles and riders involved.

2. Motorcycles must pass a technical and safety inspection.

3. Changes must be made, and rider must re-qualify, during the normal schedule, as posted, for the event. No changes are permitted after qualifying has been completed.

4. Rider must stay within original elimator category entered and must have proper credentials to ride replacement motorcycle.

5. Only one change permitted during the course of an event.

You must contact the race officials and remove the changed motorcyle from competition and pay the race fees for the replacement motorcycle.

Alternates: Once qualifying has concluded and a ladder has been established, pairings will not be changed. However, should a qualified motorcycle and rider be unable to make the first round of eliminations, an Alternate will be inserted in their place. Under normal conditions, all qualifying points and cash awards will remain with the qualified rider. Alternates will be eligable for round points for all rounds advanced past round one. The cash award paid to the Alternates will be less the amount paid to original qualifier. Awards based solely on qualifying remain with original qualifyer. It is important to note that points and awards are based on a round loss basis, not simply on qualifying.

All competitors will start using a 4/10ths of a second Pro Tree. Deep staging permitted in pro classes only. The final staging motion must be in a forward direction going from pre-stage to stage position. In the event of deep staging in other than Pro Classes, the following will apply: (1) Both pre-stage and stage lights must be activated to constitute a legal stage. (2) In a dual deep-stage situation, both competitors will be disqualified - except in the final round of competition, in which case the two finalists will be rerun. All classes will be called to staging lanes by class. All bike classes paired according to competition ladder. Lane choice will be determined by lowest E.T. of previous round in all Pro & Semi-Pro classes lowest reaction time will be used for E.T. classes. Riders must alternate lanes during qualifying. Bye runs are determined by the ladder in Pro classes and by reaction time in E.T. classes. During a bye run it is legal to redlight.

The bike must self stage and break starting beam under bikes own engine power, but does not have to cross finish line. If bike breakage (all classes) occurs before or after entering staging lanes, crew has until the end of the round, or three minutes, to make repairs. Motorcycles in TF, PF and PD classes once started and having started their burnout - may not restart engines. Head staging personnel only, will give approval for starting engines.

Non Pro classes may have support crew in “staging lanes only”. It is illegal for crew to hold any part of the bike during burn out or when staging. Do not start burn out until you have approval (all bikes may burn out across the starting line.) All team crewmen that help start, assist burnout and stage racebike must wear a uniform shirt that relates to their specific team, no profanity to show on team shirts and must display their “Restricted Area” pass.

During eliminations, when an E.T. bike is staged, the rider accepts the “dial-in” posted on the reader board. Do not stage if “dial-in” is incorrect. During eliminations, after heating tire, racers have thirty seconds to stage. The starter will start the tree within thirty seconds after the first bike has staged. Quick staging prohibited.

Bikes competing in elimination cannot make "time only runs" between rounds.

The race and technical officials and the race committee present at an event have the authority to disqualify any organization, racer, motorcycle or participant. It is the racer's responsibility to ensure that the crew's behaviour, the condition of the machine and all procedures are within C.M.D.R.A. and/or track rules. Problems occuring on starting line or during any race procedure must be observed by a CMDRA official for consideration and/or re-run. The race OFFICIALS decision is final.

Technical: Riders must compete on the bike they qualified with. Any rider found operating an illegal bike, in any class, may be barred from CMDRA competition for a period of time and forfeit all points and records from that event. When race bikes are running they shall be pointed towards their own pit vehicle or trailer and a CMDRA licensed racer, and/or competent crewmember will maintain complete control of the motorcycle. Bikes equipped with a slipper clutch must be elevated during start up and run in. Other grounds for disqualification include but are not limited to the following:

• Burning out, practicing and/or exceeding 10 mph in the pit area.

• Tow bikes exceeding 20 mph in the return lane.

• The operation of a motor vehicle of any kind in the pit area, by any child or unlicensed person will disqualify the team(s) involved.

• Unsportsmanlike conduct.

• Any participant operating a motor vehicle on the track surface at any time during, prior to, or after the conclusion of the day’s event(s), without the express permission of the CMDRA and/or the track owners’ representative, will disqualify the team(s) involved.

• Failure to report to staging lanes when called (eliminations only).

• Fouls

Fouls: A racer committing a foul will be disqualified for that round of elimination. In the event that both racers commit a foul, the results will be determined on a “first or worst” basis; the racer who commits the first foul or the worst foul will be disqualified. A list of rank ordered fouls from worst to least is as follows:

• Crossing the centerline. Elimination & qualifying rounds

• Unsportsmanlike conduct. Elimination and qualificatying rounds

• Foul start (red light). Elimination rounds only

• Deep staging (non-pro classes only). Elimination rounds only

In the event that both riders cross the centerline prior to the final round, both riders will be disqualified. Should both riders cross the centerline in the final round, the rider with the greater number of qualifying points will be deemed the winner.­

Boundary line, centerline and object violations will remain in effect for single and bye runs.

In the event of a motorcycle crossing the centerline, the rider shall immediately abort the run, and make every effort to return the motorcycle to the assigned lane in a safe and timely manner (only sufficient throttle will be applied to accomplish this objective), and subsequently return the motorcycle to the turnoff lane(s). A twenty (20) point deduction will apply to the rider’s accumulated event points or season final points, depending upon the time of the infraction. Any further application of the throttle in excess of those parameters, or reckless disregard for the safety of the opposing racer, shall result in addditional penalties being assessed upon the rider.

A written safety record will be kept by the CMDRA of all contraventions of this rule, and may be used to evaluate trends in a rider’s tendency for violating the rule. This may ultimately lead to the revocation of the rider’s racing license.

CMDRA start-line officials and track observers will judge the severity of the infraction, and additional penalties may be imposed upon the racer (if any), prior to the commencement of the next event.

During qualifying, any incidence of crossing the centerline will disqualify the run with additional penalties assessed where applicable. In the event that a rider violates the centerline rule, and impedes the opposing rider, the opposing rider may request a rerun only if that rider is not qualified. More than one (1) infraction of crossing the centerline during qualifications will eliminate the rider from further competition during the event. If both riders cross the centerline, both runs will be disqualified.

During elimination rounds, when a motorcycle crosses the centerline, the racer will be disqualified from the round. The racer will retain their position in relation to their final standing in the race event, including accumulated round points, and prize payouts (if any), minus the twenty (20) point deduction, provided the CMDRA officials have assessed no additional penalties.

A rider will be disqualified if the rider and/or the motorcycle come into contact with any object other than the track surface. ­

Boundary line, centerline and object violations will remain in effect for single and bye runs. ­­

A rider will be disqualified for crossing the centerline or boundary lines as specifically described below. ­

The centerline is considered continuous from the starting line, and beyond the finish line, to a point designated and clearly marked by CMDRA officials based on safety and track conditions. In determining centerline and lane boundary crossing violations, it is considered a disqualification when any portion of a tire completely crosses the painted line surface. In situations where multiple boundary lines are utilized, the line directly adjacent to the competitors racing lane will be used for reference. Intentional crossing of boundary lines (in a safe and controlled manner) to leave track or avoid depositing debris on track is not grounds for disqualification. ­­

A rider will be disqualified for leaving the starting line before the timing system is activated except on bye runs.­­

• Contact with the opposing racer and/or a violation of the “centerline” rule that results in the loss of control of the opposing racer- LOSS OF ALL POINTS ACCUMULATED DURING THE RACE EVENT.

• A flagrant and reckless disregard for the opposing racer’s safety, and/or a centerline violation involving injury to the opposing racer, and /or an accumulated history of centerline violations - WILL BE EVALUATED BY CMDRA OFFICIALS AND DIRECTORS, AND PENALTIES FROM LOSS OF SEASON POINTS TO REVOCATION OF RACER’S LICENSE MAY BE IMPOSED.

Any rider and/or pit crewmember found to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs, regardless of amount, will be disqualified and ejected from the event. Such a condition is cause for suspension, fine and/or revocation of competition privileges.

Competitors who have motorcycles that do not fit into the existing CMDRA class structure, but will pass safety standards, can be placed into a given class where the director in charge of rules feels they should be competitive.

C.M.D.R.A. classes are set up to run the fastest, safest and most popular race bikes in professional and street categories.

A bike may not run alone in a class but will be placed into a class where they will be competitive by the director in charge of rules.

Forms to request a license are available from the CMDRA office. Rider and crew must demonstrate the ability to run the bike in a safe manner to the satisfaction of CMDRA officials. A minimum of three (3) runs is required to obtain a license. Riders are required to have the following CMDRA licenses or equivalent, for example NHRA or AHDRA (see class rules). When licencing, consideration will be given to allowing racers to complete licensing, qualify and race on the same weekend.

Any rider wishing to license will have to make 3 qualifying single passes. An experienced rider will not be put at risk with an inexperienced rider going down the track for the first time. To get his or her license at an event the rider will to have to come within 1.5 seconds of the top qualifier. It will be left to the race official’s discretion if the rider is ready to go down the track.

If any rider has not been in competition for 2 years from the date of issue of a valid competitors license then that license will be deemed expired and the rider will have to relicense including all forms medicals and track procedures.

1. Motorcycle and riders safety equipment must pass technical inspection.

2. Racers must have a valid CMDRA competition license. Application and physicians physical forms available at the CMDRA office.

3. First Pass: Must complete a controlled burn out and launch of the motorcycle. Second Pass: Must complete a controlled burn out, launch and half-track pass with shut-off at half-track. Third Pass: Must complete a controlled burn out, launch and full track pass to the satisfaction of the CMDRA Technical Officials, and be within an E.T. applicable to the class.

4. Riding ability must be approved by CMDRA Race Official and two (2) licensed riders from same or higher class.

 

1. Motorcycle and riders safety equipment must pass technical inspection.

2. Rider must hold a valid Canadian, US or international driving license.

3. Head Tech Official is the only approval needed.

Pro Classes - $100.00 Competition Classes - $75.00

If you run 9.99 or quicker you must purchase a CMDRA license. If you have an NHRA or an AHDRA license we will accept that instead of a physical. You will have to show your NHRA or AHDRA license at the beginning of each year for us to record when it comes due so we know your medical is valid. NHRA and AHDRA will still accept ours as a cross over license but you still have to purchase one of theirs to race in their sanction.