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Motocross Track Inspection Procedure &Guidelines4.4.6 Start Gate:a) The starting area should be clearly fenced off torestrict entry.b) The placement of the start gate must allow for equalchances for all competitors.c) There must be an individual gate for each rider.d) The starting gate must be a transverse backwardfalling device, folding or dropping in operation.e) The start gate must be of solid and rigid construction.f) It may be controlled manually or by remote controland the control mechanism must not be visible to thecompetitors when starting in the race.g) The start gate must be 500 mm high and allow a onemetrespacing (centre to centre) for each competitor.h) For Australian Championship meetings the start gatemust allow for up to 40 competitors (40 metres wide)in one single line with no second row.i) For club level meetings a starting mechanism otherthan gates may be allowed.j) Where concrete is used to secure the start gate, it mustnot exceed 600 mm in width.k) The starting pad immediately behind the start gatemaybe of concrete or similar solid construction toallow riders to start on a firm base allowing equally forall participants. A rear barrier must be installed at thestart gate, in order to prevent riders from moving theirmachines backwards. The distance between thestarting gate (released) and the rear barrier must bethree (3) metres.4.4.6 Start Straighta) There will be no jumps on the start straight.b) The maximum / minimum length of the start straightto the first corner will be 125 / 70 metres to the insideof the first corner.c) The start straight must taper to a minimum width of 12metres at the first corner and must maintain the widthof the start gate for the first 50% of its length.d) The width of 12 metres must be maintained for theentire radius of the first corner.
4.4.8 ObstaclesMotocross Track Inspection Procedure &GuidelinesThe following are the only obstaclespermitted in motocross. The safety ofriders, spectators and officials must begiven utmost priority when constructingjumps and obstacles.4.4.8.1 Jumps:a) There will be no multiple jumps.b) Jumps should not exceed 3 metres in height.c) When approving jumps consideration must be given tothe age and ability of competitors.4.4.8.2 Table Top Jump – An obstacle with a flatsurface with a minimum length of 3 metresand a maximum length of 18 metres.4.4.8.3 Whoop Section – Two or more roundedobstacles with a maximum height of0.6metre, a minimum distance betweencrests of 3 metres and a maximum distancebetween crests of 6 metres.4.4.9 Pit Board Area:An area for signalling, which is visible to allriders, may be provided and clearly marked at asuitable place adjacent to the track. If provided itmust be clearly marked off with an entrance andexit to the track pit area.A Pit Board area must have a barrier to protectsignallers from oncoming bikes and to keepsignallers off the track.4.4.10 Bridges:a) Bridges are not permitted for new venues.b) Bridges currently in use at an existing circuit must beremoved by 31 December, 2008 unless:i) A written report from a qualified structuralengineer is produced each year signifying thestructural integrity of the construction.ii) Suitable barriers are in place to prevent machines,riders and debris from falling on to the tracksurface below.
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