Bike Rules

Rider Qualifications and Track Experience

Area 27 requires members or guests to have prior track experience, including a minimum requirement of a full Class 6 license or SOMC-approved race license before riding on members lapping days.

Riders can meet the requirements by completing any one of the four requirements listed below:

1. Completion of either the Academy 27 motorcycle school or a school that is approved and meets the requirements of SOMC.
2. Having ridden several days in the intermediate or advanced groups at Area 27 or other racetracks.
3. Having ridden more than 10 days in the beginner group at Area 27 or other racetracks.
4. If a rider has ridden less than 10 days in the beginner group, prior on-track instruction from a recognized school is required.

If riders do not meet the requirements above, they must take a school or receive an on-track evaluation from Area 27.

Notwithstanding the above, a minimum lap time is required to manage the speed differential between faster and slower riders. This lap time may change depending on the speed of other riders in attendance from day to day and is up to the discretion of the person working the Grid.

Riders Meeting and Sound Limits

Riders Meeting

All new riders and guests are required to attend the morning drivers / riders meeting.

Sound Limits

The maximum permissible sound limit is 103.0 decibels for cars and 97 decibels for motorcycles. The sound is measured at fifty (50) feet during full throttle acceleration.

Any vehicle found to be over this limit, confirmed by 2 tests, or lifting the throttle will not be allowed to run until sound attenuation modifications are made.

Motorcycle Requirements

• Minimum 250cc 4-stroke or 125cc 2-stroke.
• Harley-Davidson or Honda Gold Wing types of bikes are not permitted.
• Three-wheeled bikes are not permitted.

Cameras

Cameras securely mounted to the bike are permitted. Cameras are not permitted to be worn on the rider's helmet or chest mounted to the leathers.

Track Entry and Exit Procedures

• For track entry, riders must be cleared onto the track by the grid marshal.
• Riders must stay to the right of the blend line and must stay to the far-right side of the track through turn 1.
• Do not apex turn 1 on the outlap.
• When exiting, riders must stay to the far-right between turns 12 and 13 with their hand up and stay to the far-right side of the track through turns 13 and 14.

Passing Rules

Pass for the other riders' comfort, not yours.

• If the rider being passed needs to adjust their line to avoid the passing rider, it was not a good pass.
• Maintain a minimum of 2 meters between riders when passing.
• Avoid passes that put the riders on converging lines. Try to make the pass when lines are diverging.
• Avoid last-second passes on the inside on the brakes when entering a corner.
• It is the responsibility of the passing rider to safely negotiate the pass on the slower rider.

Erratic Riding

• If a rider runs off track three times in the same day, they are done for the day.
• If a rider runs off track, they must re-enter in an area where they can be easily seen by other riders.
• If a rider rides off the track, they must report to the grid for a bike inspection.
• Stunting, including intentional wheelies and stoppies, is not permitted.
• If a rider crashes, they must self assess for injuries and bike damage. If one is injured, they must stay down and wait for assistance.
• If there is no injury, walk out of the impact zone to a safe area and wait for assistance.
• If one's bike can be ridden in, inspect it in advance to ensure all the controls are functioning safely and the bike is not leaking fluids before rejoining the track.
• Riders must then report to the grid for a bike inspection.

General Bike Rules

• Two-up rides / doubling are not permitted.
• Riders must notify the grid if they plan to do lead-follow for track orientation purposes.
• Maximum of 40 bikes in a corporate or private booking run group, including control riders.