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Post by bishop on Dec 4, 2012 12:24:47 GMT
X Race dates for 2013 Round 1 Santa Pod 7th April Round 2 Kirkbride 20th/21st April Round 3 Santa Pod 4th/5th/6th May Round 4 East Kirkby 26th May Round 5 Santa Pod 15th/16th June Round 6 Elvington 23rd June Round 7 East Kirkby 21st July Round 8 East Kirkby 1st Sept Round 9 Elvington 21st/22nd Sept Round 10 Kirkbride 28th/29th Sept Round 11 Santa Pod 5th/6th October
We will also have two Scooter shootouts 15th/16th June Santa Pod at the Back to the Mods event Straightliners have been asked to run a scooter shootout and a X Race round at this fantastic event 21st/22nd September Scooter Shootout Elvington again with the 1/8th mile two lane 1/4 mile and the 1/2 mile top speed Track with bar and band on Saturday night
We will also be running two top speed events at Elvington 8th/19th May Northern Speed Trials and British National Records 17th 18th August Northern Speed Trials and World Wheelie Records these events have all the new records classes for scooters
We hope that this gives the scooter sprinters something to look forward to on these long winter nights
The number rounds to count for the X Race championship will be dicided at the AGM on the 2nd of Feb ,,,,Trev
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Post by rhys on Dec 4, 2012 15:37:36 GMT
Great, Will the Santa Pod Shootout also have a 1/2 mile top speed track or just the standard two lanes for 1/4 mile?
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Post by bishop on Dec 5, 2012 13:15:35 GMT
Great, Will the Santa Pod Shootout also have a 1/2 mile top speed track or just the standard two lanes for 1/4 mile? It's just the 1/4 mile at the Pod but we will have something different with the shootout with some very good awards and cash prizes ,,,Trev
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Post by bikegrim on Dec 5, 2012 15:51:09 GMT
think i'll be having another go this year, maybe be more than one, who knows. got to be a good excuse to organise a forum piss up
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Post by eean on Dec 5, 2012 18:42:39 GMT
I'll be bringing the wild thing too, just hope I can get it ready in time, money permitting and all that Do I need a license or special clothing, any regs for doing this or just turn up and thrash it ;D
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Post by bikegrim on Dec 5, 2012 18:54:03 GMT
as my old Grandad used to say..."dress for the ride."
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Post by scooterist on Dec 7, 2012 0:14:03 GMT
Do I need a license or special clothing, any regs for doing this or just turn up and thrash it ;D "NO NO Very few & YES" are your answers Eean hope to see you somewhere next season Are you up for 3 sisters scooter racing first week in June... ? PM me for a freebie ticket if so......
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Post by eean on Dec 7, 2012 17:51:34 GMT
Cheers Col, not sure if I'm away I'll need to check with the Mrs but if I can make it Ill be in touch mate thankyou
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Post by eean on Dec 10, 2012 20:16:53 GMT
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Post by eean on Dec 23, 2012 16:48:33 GMT
Why is it when you buy something theres always some fucker saying 'Oh one of those was on ebay the other day and it sold for £20 no-one wanted it!' I bet it didnt weigh 6kg though lol ;D
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Post by Wayne Miller on Jan 2, 2013 15:31:47 GMT
Round 1 Santa Pod 7th April
13 weeks away on Sunday. Whos going to watch/sprint?
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Post by eean on Jan 2, 2013 19:17:04 GMT
13 weeks ;D if I dont sprint I'll come and watch ;D ;D
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Post by bishop on Jan 27, 2013 17:45:44 GMT
X Race dates for 2013 Round 1 Santa Pod 7th April Round 2 Kirkbride 20th/21st April Round 3 Santa Pod 4th/5th/6th May Round 4 East Kirkby 26th May Round 5 Santa Pod 15th/16th June Round 6 Elvington 23rd June Round 7 East Kirkby 21st July Round 8 East Kirkby 1st Sept Round 9 Elvington 21st/22nd Sept Round 10 Kirkbride 28th/29th Sept Round 11 Santa Pod 5th/6th October We will also have two Scooter shootouts 15th/16th June Santa Pod at the Back to the Mods event Straightliners have been asked to run a scooter shootout and a X Race round at this fantastic event 21st/22nd September Scooter Shootout Elvington again with the 1/8th mile two lane 1/4 mile and the 1/2 mile top speed Track with bar and band on Saturday night We will also be running two top speed events at Elvington 8th/19th May Northern Speed Trials and British National Records 17th 18th August Northern Speed Trials and World Wheelie Records these events have all the new records classes for scooters We hope that this gives the scooter sprinters something to look forward to on these long winter nights The number rounds to count for the X Race championship will be dicided at the AGM on the 2nd of Feb ,,,,Trev Please be aware there are some changes to the above list of dates we have had to alter some venues and replace them with others i will put a confirmed list up after our AGM next Saturday,,Trev
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Post by tony on Jan 27, 2013 23:51:32 GMT
The wild thing frame appeared today courtesy of Wayne Miller Wolfeperformance, Big thanks Wayne funny looking vespa ?!!
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Post by eean on Jan 28, 2013 10:23:39 GMT
;D I cant wait to start fairing it up
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Post by bishop on Mar 15, 2013 19:22:31 GMT
update taken from straightliners website. note some date changes from earlier post.
2013 DATES Round 1 Santa Pod 7th April Round 2 East Kirkby 21st April Round 3 Santa Pod 4th 5th 6th May Round 4 East Kirkby 26th May Round 5 Santa Pod 15th 16th June Back to the Mods Shootout Round 6 Elvington 23rd June Round 7 York 7th July(Melbourne) Round 8 East Kirkby 21st July Round 9 Jurby 31st August/1st September Round 10 Wroughton 8th September Round 11 Elvington 21st 22nd September Elvington Shootout Round 12 Santa Pod 5th 6th October Finals Double Points
9 ROUNDS TO COUNT FROM 12 INCLUDING THE SHOOTOUT EVENTS
All events are run under ACU permits
STRAIGHTLINERS X RACE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GEARED SCOOTER CLASSES
CLASS 1 STREET LAMBRETA UP TO 210CC
CLASS 2 SUPERSTREET LAMBRETA OVER 210CC MAX 260CC
CLASS 3 STREET VESPA UP TO 190CC
CLASS 4 SUPERSTREET VESPA OVER 190CC MAX 260CC
CLASS 5 PRO STREET GEARED SCOOTERS UNLIMITED CC
CLASS 6 COMPETITION RACE SCOOTERS UP TO 210CC
CLASS 7 TOP SCOOTER RACE SCOOTERS ABOVE 210CC
CLASS 8 SPECIAL SCOOTERS WITH GEARED MOTORCYCLE ENGINES
RULES FOR ALL CLASSES
Introduction
All street scooters including Pro Street are silhouette classes, meaning the original outline look or silhouette must be like the manufacturers design. All Bodywork has to be the original shape. fibreglass or carbon fibre replacements may be used to replace steel original bodywork and panels . The original frame must be used. Wheel base must be original length. With the exception of Pro Street Class The frame loop must be original steel and as per original shape and size. Air scoops may be fitted to panels, holes may be cut to allow the carburettor or airfilter to protrude beyond the body work. Side panels must be fitted but runner boards are optional
Pro Street Class may be levered by 2'' front and rear, but must have suspension fitted, Head stock can be like low line racer approx 4''
Tyres Must be street legal (no race tyres) suspension must be used but can be changed to modern up grade
Engine The original manufacturers engine casings must be used in the same location as originally fitted
Cylinders Must be of a type made for the engine (no motorcycle cylinders) and must retain the original manufactures stud spacing , No one off cylinders, Cylinders can be modified , welding is allowed, but must be commercially available
Bore and Stroke Must be declared in all street scooter classes at signing on up to 210cc for Lambretta and up to 190cc for Vespa and must be strictly below these limits Lambretta above 210cc and Vespa above 190cc have a top limit of 260cc in the Super street class
Fan Cooling must be used in the street classes however the cylinder head my not be covered (optional) But the cylinder must be covered by a cylinder cowl .This is to allow larger cylinder heads to be used. Pro Street Scooter does not require cowlings of any kind but they me be fitted if desired. Water cooling is allowed in the Pro Street class only
The Flywheel cowling must be fitted in all Street classes. Flywheels can be of any type with a fan fitted for street classes. The pro street class do not require a fan to be fitted however ALL Street classes must have a flywheel generator as a power source for the lights, horn and brake light with switch. Internal rotor ignitions that do not generate power for lights are only eligible for the racing scooter classes
Fuel The petrol tank must be of the original size and shape and fitted as per the manufacturers original prostitution, Pro Street and competition classes may have any size fuel tank and any shape it must be fitted in a safe position, all fuel tanks must have a on of tap clearly marked
The Fuel used may be petrol or Avgas octane boosters are allowed, But Nitro methane and Propylene Oxide additives are not allowed
Exhausts Must have a silencer fitted and must comply with any track noise limits that are in place
MOT TAX AND INSURANCE for street classes are not required But the scooter must be able to be presented for inspection with working lights horn and brake light and be able to pass an MOT after racing,,, any scooter that fails this test when called upon to come for inspection will have there times move up to the relevant racing class, Inspections will be random and carried out by a qualified person
CLASS 6 Competition Scooter This class is for all scooters up to 210cc , Full race scooters or those built for sprinting , Group 4 Lambrettas and racing small frame Vespas drop straight into this class
CLASS 7 Top Scooter is for all scooters above 210cc but not above 260cc all Group 6 racing scooters and Sprint scooters drop into this class providing they are not above 260cc
CLASS 8 scooters in this class are specials primarily with motorcycle engines or scooters that do not fit into any of the above classes these scooters do not need to be street legal but must have silencers and might any track noise limit there my be
During the course of the season there will be an exclusive club set up this will be the 100MPH PLUS CLUB,, THERE ARE NO MEMBERS AT THE MOMENT
Membership is free and is open at the first round to any scooter rider going over 100mph on the 1/4 mile,, these riders will go into the club and get a certificate at the event stating there achievement these certificates will be numbered starting at number one bishop
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Post by scooterist on Mar 16, 2013 0:01:12 GMT
Thanks for the update Bishop.. are rounds 11 & 12 September and October respectively... also why has the Vespa CC limit been up`d to 190cc
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Post by smallframetony on Mar 16, 2013 2:23:49 GMT
What the date for the scooter shootout in york? Only asking because i have never been before so dont know what i'm looking for on the list of dates Thanks, Tony
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Post by ttscshaggy on Mar 16, 2013 2:53:02 GMT
21st and 22nd of September Anthony Elvington
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Post by smallframetony on Mar 16, 2013 15:04:45 GMT
Thankyou mate! I'll see you lot there then
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