Southern Series – Rnd 3 – SMCC – Sandpit, Invercargill

WHERE & WHEN:
Address & Map to each track available on www.timingtech.co.nz

SERIES DATES & HOST CLUBS: - PERMIT NUMBERS: R1 #21471, R2 #21497, R3 #21532, R4 #TBA, R5 #TBA
ROUND & HOST CLUB
DATE & VENUE
Round 1 – South Otago Motorcycle Club (SOMCC),10th August 2025, Riverside Reserve, Balclutha
Round 2 – Central Otago Motorcycle Club (COMCC),14th September 2025, MX Track, Bannockburn Road, Cromwell
Round 3 – Southland Motorcycle Club (SMCC), 5th October 2025. The Sandpit, Otatara, Invercargill
Round 4 – Gore & Districts Motorcycle Club (GDMCC), 19th October 2025, Dales Property, Riversdale
Round 5 – Mosgiel & Districts Motorcycle Club (MDMCC), 29th November 2025, Lee Stream Road, Lee Stream-Outram Road
PERMIT SOMCC#21471, COMCC #TBA, SMCC #TBA, GDMCC #TBA, MDMCC #TBA

INDIVIDUAL ENTRY REQUIRED FOR EACH ROUND – PRE ENTRY & PRE PAYMENT REQUIRED (No day entries)

ENTRIES & ENTRY FEES: (All classes require Competitors to have an MNZ licence & club membership – MNZ One Event Licencing Option)
ROUND FEES – PAYABLE TO THE SOUTHERN SERIES BY CLOSE OF ENTRY FOR EACH ROUND
Mini, Junior & Senior classes - $90.00 per round
Series Entry - $400 per person – prepay & pre-enter all 5 rounds
Own Transponder - Deduct $5 per round
One Event Licence- $50 per round (if you don’t hold a current MNZ licence) * Includes Club Event Membership

Entry Options:
Online: www.timingtech.co.nz (entry form page)
No day entries.
Pre enter and pay for each round by close of entry for relevant round (refer next page) or prepay the Series upfront & get a discount.
Payment for all rounds to go to: Southern Series Motocross – Westpac account 03-1745-0045283-00
Please ensure you put your Name, Class & Round nbr as a reference with your payment (ie Bobby Brown, MX2, Rnd3)
Competitor entry list will be posted on www.timingtech.co.nz

ENTRIES CLOSE: (NO DAY ENTRIES)
Round 1 entries close 12 noon 4th August. Classes for the series will be finalised from Pre-paid entries received by closing date for Round 1. Any competitors that enter in a class that is cancelled or combined due to insufficient entries (less than 8) will be notified after close of entries for Round 1.
Prepayment of entry fee & MNZ One Event Licences required.
There will be a minimum of 8 entries for a class to run (entries received by 4th August and a maximum of 40 riders per class (senior, junior) & a maximum of 20 riders per class (mini’s), any additional entries will go on a waiting list.
Mini’s & Senior Support are not permitted to double class at this event.

TRANSPONDERS :
Electronic Lap-scoring will be provided by Timing Tech for all classes. Results available on www.timingtech.co.nz

LIVE TIMING:
Available via the Mylaps Speedhive App pending sufficient coverage at tracks, more information on www.timingtech.co.nz

MNZ LICENCE & CLUB MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES:
Riders must hold a current MNZ Licence and must present that licence along with a current club membership at sign in OR apply for a MNZ One Event Licence with entry ($50 includes day host club membership) (minimum age 4yrs & over).

MNZ offer a club licence (covers all MX events except National Event Championship classes) valid 12 months from date of issue for $100 (new members/returning members – haven’t held a licence for.3 years)
Refer to website below for more information:
https://mnz.co.nz/getting-started/your-first-mnz-licence/

One Event Licence: For those only doing their local round
In the absence of holding an MNZ Licence, competitors may apply for an MNZ One Event Licence. All riders must adhere to all rules as per the Manual of Motorcycle Sport
(see www.mnz.co.nz) & the supplementary regulations:
Not limited too but including:
Competitor has no medical condition that prevents them from safely participating in this event & has not suffered from concussion or had a head injury in the last three weeks.
Their motorcycle is in a safe operating condition and type suited to this event, (all side stands must be removed).
MNZ One Event Licences must be completed in full at sign-in before participating in any part of the event and must be signed by the competitor and if under 18 years of age counter signed by a Parent or Guardian.

SIGN IN & RIDERS BRIEFING:
7:00am – 7:45am for all rounds.
Riders briefing @ 8:00am in your gear.

RACE FORMAT:
The organisers reserve the right to change or alter classes if necessary, & move competitors to another class if considered necessary for safety or competition reasons.
Some classes may be combined or have a split start depending on numbers received.
Should any junior classes be split start then there will be a maximum 40 gate start as per rule 15.21a
Senior/Junior classes 3 rounds of racing.
Mini’s: 5 rounds of racing
Above subject to time allowing at each round.

START:
Senior/Junior/Mini Tracks;
Will be a clutch start behind backward falling gates.

BIKE & BACK NUMBERS & SAFETY GEAR:
Correct racing numbers are recommended to be worn on the back of body armour or jersey & required on bike as per rule 10.2.
All competitors must have the correct safety gear and protective clothing as per rule 8.1, including Body Armour – commercially available Motorcycle Body Protection (Armour) that must include back protection.
Safety Helmets – as per rules 8.2, 8.2a-8.2n and Helmet details must be shown in the appropriate section in the riders logbook or MNZ One Event Licence.
Boots as per rule 8.3 & 8.3b.

SENIOR SUPPORT- ELIGIBILITY
Series Top 3 competitors from 2024 are asked to support the Senior Open or MX2 and are not eligible to enter 2025 in Senior Support.
The Senior Support class is aimed for non-competitive riders riding for fun, riders who only occasionally compete and perhaps just want to do their local round; The organisers reserve the right to move competitors from this class to MX Open, MX2 or Vets if these conditions are not met. Senior Support are not permitted to double class.
Trophies not provided for the Senior Support class.

FOOD:
Please refer directly to each clubs Facebook posts and pre-event information sent out prior to each round.

REFUNDS:
Refunds of entry fees will be as per rule 5.5a.

ALCOHOL:
The use of alcohol is not permitted as per rules 6.20.

INSPECTION:
Random technical inspection as per rule 10.1.
No motorcycle at any event shall exceed the stipulated noise emission level of 96dBA as per rule 10.6a.

FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE:
For any reasons of Force Majeure, should a meeting or part of a meeting be cancelled, any entry fee refunds will only be made at the sole discretion of the organisers. The organisers reserve the right to alter the meeting format/race duration as may be deemed necessary.

POINTS SCALE: - For all races
Points awarded as FIM System. In the event of a tie, overall result will be based on count back as per Rule 6.7a.
1st 25; 2nd 22; 3rd 20; 4th 18; 5th 16; 6th 15; 7th 14; 8th 13; 9th 12; 10th 11; 11th 10; 12th 9; 13th 8; 14th 7; 15th 6; 16th 5; 17th 4; 18th 3; 19th 2; 20th 1
Part points will be awarded from 21st place & below to allow for overall series positions.

TRACK RULES: NO DOGS PERMITTED AT ANY ROUNDS.

TROPHIES/PRIZEGIVING:
Series Trophies 1st – 3rd for each class except Senior Support
If insufficient entries (min 8) are not received for the Ladies Class & the class does not run then a Special Award Trophy will be given to the Junior & Senior lady accumulating the most series points.
A Special Award Trophy will also be given to the rider on a 65cc machine who accumulates the most points in the 8-11 85cc class.
NO PRIZEMONEY FOR SERIES
Prizegiving to take place after final round at Mosgiel (MDMCC Clubrooms).

OFFICIALS:
Series Organisers:
Tim Guthrie 021 970 536 Email: timguthrie123@gmail.com
Case Malone 027 353 9677 Email: pedestalfarms@yahoo.co.nz
Series Entry Secretary: Adele May 027 457 6430 Email: noel.adele@xtra.co.nz

MNZ Steward: check with host club
Clerk of Course: check with host club
Protest Committee : MNZ Steward, Host Club Committee Member & Riders Rep (to be appointed at each round)

Club Contacts:
Central Otago Motorcycle Club - Shelley Cornish 027 741 8059
South Otago Motorcycle Club - David Latta 021 358 0096
Gore & Districts Motorcycle Club - Paul McHaffie 021 684181
Southland Motorcycle Club - Brent Scammell 027 433 8649
Mosgiel & Districts Motorcycle Club - Tim Guthrie 021 970 536
Mini Series Representative -Damian Roberts 027 4 87 2343

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: To Southern Series Committee, Central Otago Motorcycle Club, Southland Motorcycle Club, South Otago Motorcycle Club, Gore & Districts Motorcycle Club, Mosgiel & Districts Motorcycle Club, and Motorcycling New Zealand Inc

1. have read the Supplementary Regulations* for this Competition and agree to be bound by them and the Manual of Motorcycle Sport, the MNZ Constitution, and the MNZ Code of Conduct.
* Supplementary Regulations also available at www.timingtech.co.nz
2. I am aware that the sport of Motorcycle Competition might a) cause me injury; serious or otherwise b) damage my property.
3. I wish to take part in the Southern Series despite the above risks.
4. Neither I, or anyone associated or connected with me will make any claim against you or your officers, employees or agents in respect of: a) any injury suffered by me; or b) any damage to any of my property regardless of how the injury or damage occurs.
5. I will indemnify you against all claims, damages or losses (including costs) which you incur as the direct or indirect result of any injury to me or damage to my property.
6. I am physically fit and there is no health or other reason why I should not participate in the sport of Motorcycle Competition.
7. I am aware that this disclaimer will not affect any legal obligations you have to me which you cannot contract out of under NZ Law.
8. I agree that in this disclaimer “my property” includes any property owned by me or in my possession or under my control.
9. I agree that this disclaimer will be binding on my family, my heirs, my legal assigns and my administrators and executors.
10. I accept that stripping and re-assembly for Technical Checks are at my cost.
11. I consent to the details contained in this form being held by the Southern Series Secretary & Club Organisers for the purpose of the promotion and the benefit of the race meeting concerned, and Motorcycling in general. I acknowledge my right to access and correction of this information. The consent is given in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
12. MNZ supports the FIM/IOC Charter on drugs in Sport. MNZ uses the services of Drug Free Sport NZ & other agencies to professionally carry out the testing. I acknowledge by signing this form I maybe subjected to a drug/alcohol test at any time. I agree to such testing. I further agree that my name can be published by MNZ as having taken part in a drug/alcohol test together with the results of that testing.
13. I confirm that my machine complies with any technical rule(s) set out in the Manual of Motorcycle Sport and/or the Supplementary Regulations and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is in safe working order and fit for competition.