Motocross Track Inspection Procedure & Guidelines - Motorcycling ...

Motocross Track Inspection Procedure &Guidelines2.3.24 Racing Arena - An area including the racing circuit proper and extending at a minimum to where the"second line of protection" would need to be placed (infield and outfield) behind run-off areas ofdimensions calculated for “new circuits” as defined within these standards.2.3.25 RCB – the relevant controlling body. The body (either MA or a State Controlling Body) with jurisdictionover a permitted meeting or licensed venue.2.3.26 Run-Off Area - The area on the outside of curves extending from the track to the first line of protection(or barrier).2.3.27 Safety Fence – also known as the first line of protection - the barrier closest to the track which acts toprevent motorcycles and riders from colliding with spectators and officials or prevents them fromcrossing other parts of the circuit.2.3.28 Spectator Fence – also known as the second line of protection - A fence or barrier required to prevent thepublic entering the racing arena.2.3.29 Speed Diagram - A table or diagram indicating the maximum speeds attainable in the straights andcurves of the circuit calculated in accordance with the data provided in section 3, figures 1, 2 and 4.2.3.30 Start Gate – the mechanical apparatus behind which the motorcycles are assembled to start an event.2.3.31 Stadium Motocross – A competition held on a temporary or permanent indoor or outdoor circuitpredominantly consisting of man made obstacles within an arena or stadium and which does not includemultiple jumps or stutters.2.3.32 Start Pad – The area immediately behind the start gate where the machines are lined up ready tocommence the competition.2.3.33 Stutter Section – Two or more obstacles with a maximum height of 1 metre, a minimum distancebetween peaks of 1 metre and a maximum distance between peaks of 3 metres.2.3.34 Supercross – A competition held on a permanent or temporary indoor or outdoor circuit predominatelyconstructed of man-made obstacles in an arena.2.3.35 Table Top Jump – An obstacle with a flat surface with a minimum length of 3 metres and a maximumlength of 18 metres.2.3.36 Track – The paved or unpaved surface on which competition takes place.2.3.37 Verge - The area immediately between the track and the first line of protection.2.3.38 Whoop Section – Two or more rounded obstacles with a maximum height of 0.6metre, a minimumdistance between crests of 3 metres and a maximum distance between crests of 6 metres.