Technical Requirements and Inspection

All race motorcycles must pass technical inspection prior to participating in any MiniGP event. Motorcycles need only be inspected once per event. The exception to this is motorcycles that have been black flagged for mechanical reasons or have been involved in a crash. A Tech Sticker will be placed on the front number plate of all bikes passing Tech. No motorcycle will be allowed on the track during an event without a Tech Sticker.

 

The Chief Technical Inspector may at his/her discretion allow a "temporary fix" for non-safety related problems for a particular race weekend. The following items will be checked during tech inspection. These items are safety related and pertain to all bikes in all classes. Technical inspection items cannot be protested. Tech is not Spec. Violations can be brought to the organization’s attention, and the violator will be black flagged at the sole discretion of race direction.

 

PLEASE READ:

The MiniGP Race Class rules are defined below.  You are responsible for knowing and understanding these rules.  Ignorance of the rules is not an acceptable excuse. Please reach out to MiniGP if you have any questions at all about specific details, unclear guidance, or if you feel something is not covered for a given class.  MiniGP decisions on race day are final. 

 

Motorcycle Style Definitions

Dirtbike Style

These bikes are the foundation of MiniGP Racing.  Inexpensive, easy to maintain, and durable.  These machines start out as dirtbikes and can be set up to race with very little modification. Throw on some street tires and a few other small changes and you are ready to race.

 

GP Style

Bikes like the NSR 50, Metrakit, and Ohvale give the rider the feel of a more modern racebike in a small package that is well suited for the small tracks.  These bikes are most typically “not street legal,” and were designed and built with racing in mind and often homologated specifically for racing.   

 

Street Style

There has been a recent movement to a “small bike” culture in the sportbike world.  Like the KTM 390 or CBR250, these bikes provide fun on the street in a little package.  While these bikes may be featured in a professional racing series, they are built and sold with the street rider in mind.

 

Tech Inspection List:

  • Recommended - Oil drain plug and fill cap safety wired
  • Recommended - Master link clip safety wired or secured with Permatex, etc.
  • Recommended - Numbers on front (Minimum 5")
  • Recommended - Numbers on sides (Min 3")
  • Throttle must return freely
  • Working engine kill switch
  • Bar ends to protect throttle
  • Levers must have ball ends unless protected by hand guards
  • Working front brakes
  • Tires and rims in good condition
  • No turn signals or mirrors
  • Headlights taped or removed
  • No taillight or taillight brackets
  • Exhaust pipe securely mounted
  • NO ANTI-FREEZE -- Water wetter, Engine Ice, or Liquid Performance only.
  • No sharp edges that would be hazardous to your fellow competitors or yourself
  • No leaking fluids. No leaking fluids. No leaking fluids.
  • Coolant and Fuel Catch Cans – This can be a combined catch tank for both the engine coolant and fuel or two separate systems. Here are the official guidelines for the catch cans.

Deemed Unacceptable:

  • No Red Bull Type Cans or any other type of Soda Can of any type.
  • No flimsy and/or weak container of any kind/any material.
  • No container that would allow a significant amount of fuel to be spilled in a crash.

Acceptable Guidelines:

  • All hosing associated with the fuel system must be in good condition, of a proper material, and fastened securely. All fuel overflow hoses must terminate in the catch can. One-way breather vents on the gas cap acceptable.
  • Your container should be able to withstand a substantial impact, be of a quality material, large enough and able to contain all contents in the event of a crash, be heat-resistant and mounted securely to your bike. Preferably in a location that would reduce and/or eliminate its exposure to damage.
  • 8oz capacity
  • A one-way valve must be functional on dirt bike style gas caps.
  • NO KNOBBIES! Only road tread tires are acceptable.
  • Sliders: The metals parts on your bike that can potentially hit the ground need to be protected. We cannot risk losing access to tracks due to poor tech inspections and poor bike prep. If you lay your bike over on its side and something metallic is touching the ground, it needs to be protected. WARNING: Should it be observed by any of the track officials, flaggers, or staff that there are hard parts dragging from your race bike, you will be black flagged. At a minimum, the following is needed:

◦         Axel sliders

◦         Peg sliders

◦         Handlebar end guards (hand guards or bar ends)

 

Any motorcycle not meeting these Technical Requirements will not be permitted on track. Please make sure you understand all requirements prior to the event. Direct any Technical questions as needed at any time. Prepare ahead of time. Please do not expect the necessary items or required service to be available at the track.