Club Rules
The following rules and regulations are applicable to all competitors
riding at a Dragon Quad Racing Event. By participating or spectating
at any of Dragon Quad Racing events you are agreeing to abide by all
its rules and any supplementary rules set out by the I.O.P.D. All rules
are subject to change without notice.
Rider Equipment
Helmet must be worn in good condition, of A.C.U. gold label standard
with a securely fixed strap. Boots must be calf length motocross style.
Goggles are to be worn at the start of the race. Long sleeve shirts
and gloves are to be worn. All machines must have lanyard/kill switch
and Nerf Bars.
Rider Number Boards
All riders must display a fin number board to the rear of the bike,
you will not pass scruteneering without this. In the 2012 season to
help differentiate adult classes we are co-ordinating with QUEK and
their colour fin boards. So please adhere to the following:
Novice - Blue back ground white numbers
Clubman - Yellow back ground black numbers
4x4 - White back ground black numbers
Expert - Green back ground and white numbers
Expert+ - Red back ground and white numbers
Officials and Flags
Welsh flag – Start
Chequered – Finish
Yellow – Slow down caution required
Black – Rider to pull into pits immediately
Red – event to be stopped and await further instructions from marshall
In the interest of safety and the smooth running of the club, Official's
instructions must be adhered to at all times. Officials reserve the
right to have the final decision. Failing to comply with an official's
instruction could result in a disqualification. Overly aggressive riding
will not be tolerated, we accept that it's a race but please remember
that the race includes young and/or novice riders. By all means shout
to make a slower rider aware of your presence but take care when passing.
Slower riders please be courteous and allow the faster people to pass
you at a safe place. If you would like to marshall for the 2012 season
then please contact Sally.
Technical Inspection
All Quads must be inspected prior to competition. Random noise level
test will be carried out on Exhausts. The noise level limit is below
97Db. Once quads have been through scrutineering they will be left in
the designated parking area and the rider can not return to the quad
until the start of the race. If caught in the designated parking area,
or if your quad is placed there without prior permission you could face
a race start penalty of 2 minutes.
Riding in the Pits
Riding in the pits should be limited to the absolute necessary and be
strictly at walking pace with helmet and lanyard worn.
Course Cutting
Course cutting will not be tolerated, a warning will be issued, if caught
again you will be disqualified.
Refuelling and Repairs
Machines must be refuelled by a funnel with engines stopped in the refuelling
pits only. Minimum age for refuelling is 16 years. Children and pets
are not allowed in the refuelling area. No smoking in the refuelling
area. Track-side refuelling will result in a DSQ. Adult riders may repair
their machine at track side only if they carry a repair kit on their
person or machine. If Official outside assistance is required, rider
and machine will be towed through the check point to collect the lap
they were on and into the pits where the machine may be repaired and
then rejoin the race. You will receive a minus 1 lap at the end of the
race. Youth riders – The above applies BUT YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO REPAIR
YOUR MACHINE AT TRACK-SIDE. STAY WITH YOUR MACHINE UNTIL AN OFFICIAL
ASSISTS YOU. In the youths Finishing points for a push over the line
will be last position points or 10 which ever is the lowest. Adults
have to have engines running no puch over. A tow over the line is a
DNF. THERE WILL BE NO HYBRIDS RUNNING IN 2012.
Fire Extinguishers
The club recommend that each vehicle used to transport the machines
to the event carry a 2.5kg fire extinguisher.
Please take all of your rubbish home with you.
Championship Points
50 for 1st place
46 for 2nd
44 for 3rd
Down by 2 points for every position down to 2 points with 2 points given
to every finish.
In the case of joint points at the final round, the highest place goes
to the highest position in the final round. There will be NO joint places.
Could all generators if camping be switched off by 10.30pm and no camp fires.
By attending a D.Q.R. event you are agreeing to abide by all the club rules and guidelines set out by the I.O.P.D. - All competitors must hold an I.O.P.D. licence or an authorised body licence approved by the governing body to compete. THIS MUST BE SHOWN AT SIGNING ON!!!!! MOTOR SPORTS ARE DANGEROUS. Be careful and Happy Quadding!!!!
