The Steam Packet Company

SOUTHERN 100 INTERNATIONAL

ROAD RACE MEETING

Promoted by

Southern 100 Motor Cycle Racing Ltd -Isle of Man.

AN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

Held under the National Sporting Code of the Auto-Cycle Union Fourth (4^th) Edition

And the 2009 Standing Regulations for Road Races of the Auto-Cycle Union

Permit No. ACU24780 IMN191/040 and these Supplementary Regulations

ON

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

13^th, 14^th, 15^th & 16^th JULY 2009.

TO BE HELD ON

THE BILLOWN CIRCUIT, near CASTLETOWN

ISLE OF MAN.

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

OFFICIALS

A.C.U. Steward: ########

I.O.M. Centre Stewards: ###### ########, Club Steward: Des Evans

Clerk of the Course: Phil Taubman

Deputy Clerks of the Course: Andy Clark and Peter Oates

A.C.U. Timekeeper in Charge: Kevin Brookes (Group 1)

Chief Technical Official: Mike Chapman Sound Inspector: John Ridout

Official Measurer: John Ridout Chief Marshal: Willy Clucas

Incident Officer: Peter Oates Chief Medical Officer: Dr. David B. Stevens MBE

Media Officer: Philip Edge

Secretary of the Meeting and Child Protection Officer; George Peach

(Ellerslie, 128 Malew Street, Castletown, Isle of Man IM9 1LT)

2. ANNOUNCEMENTS

(a) The promoting Club is Southern 100 Motor-Cycle Racing Ltd., Castletown, Isle of Man, herein termed

the club.

(b) The Title of the Event is the 2009 Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Race Meeting.

(c) The Meeting will be held on the Billown Circuit, Castletown, Isle of Man

(d) On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 13^th, 14^th, 15^th & 16^th July 2009.

The Meeting will consist of the following races:

Race 1	Senior Race. For Solo Machines of over 700cc to 1100cc on Tuesday 14^th July starting at 6-30pm and followed by
Race 2	Junior Solo Founders 125/400cc Race For Solo Machines of up 125cc and up to 400cc Four strokes Class 1 – 120cc to 125cc. Class 2 – 251cc to 400cc Four strokes n.b. Split Start. And followed by
Race 3	600cc Race For Solo Machines of over 450cc but not exceeding 600cc four cylinder, four stroke, 675cc three cylinder four stoke and 750cc twin cylinder four stroke machines
Race 4	Senior Solo Founders Race For Solo Machines of over 450cc to 1100cc Class 1 - 600cc Class as per race 3. Class 2 –700cc to 1100cc starting on Wednesday 15^th July at 6-20 pm and followed by:-
Race 5	Classic/Forgotten Era Race.- For Solo Classic Machines of over 300cc to 850ccForgotten Era machines from 230cc to 1000cc For solo machines (as defined in the Appendix of these Regulations) This Race will be divided into 2 Classes- Class 1 – 300cc to 850cc Classic Machines. Class 2 – 230cc to 1000cc Forgotten Era Machines and followed by:-
Race 6	250cc Race. For Solo Machines of over 175cc to 250cc and followed by:-
Race 7	Formula 2 Sidecar Race. Category B1, B2. For Formula 2 machines complying with ACU F2 Standing Regulations.
Race 8	600cc Race For Solo Machines of over 450cc but not exceeding 600cc four cylinder, four stroke, 675cc three cylinder four stoke and 750cc twin cylinder four stroke machines on Thursday 16^th July at 10.20 a.m.
Race 9	250cc Race For Solo Machines of 175cc to 250cc on Thursday 16^th July at 1.10p.m. and followed by
Race 10	Classic/Forgotten Era Race.- For Solo Classic Machines of over 300cc to 850ccForgotten Era machines from 230cc to 1000cc For solo machines (as defined in the Appendix of these Regulations) This Race will be divided into 2 Classes- Class 1 – 300cc to 850cc Classic Machines. Class 2 – 230cc to 1000cc Forgotten Era Machines and followed by:-
Race 11	125cc/400 Race For Solo Machines of up 125cc and up to 400cc Four strokes Class 1 – 120cc to 125cc. Class 2 – 251cc to 400cc Four strokes n.b. Split Start. And followed by
Race 12	Solo Championship Race For solo machines of over 175cc to 1100cc Made up by invitation of the quickest 28 competitors from Races 1, 3, 4 & 6 together with four competitors nominated by the Club. And followed by:-
Race 14	Formula 2 Sidecar Championship Race. Category B1, B2. For Formula 2 machines complying with ACU F2 Standing Regulations :-

(e) Held under A.C.U. Permit No24780 . and IMN Permit No191/040

(f) Permanent Course Licence No. 028.

(g) The Meeting, which is of International status, will be held under the National Sporting Code and Standing Regulations of the A.C.U., the Supplementary Regulations and any further instructions or official announcements made Each entry, if accepted, will form a contract between the Club and entrant/competitor, which will be governed by and construed in all respects in accordance with Isle of Man Law. Each of the parties irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of the Isle of Man Courts in respect of any legal action or proceedings arising out of the contract or the participation of the entrant/competitor in the meeting.

3. ELIGIBILITY

Open to holders of a 2009 International/National Licence with a minimum age of 17 years issued by theACU/SACU. Federations (FMN) whose countries are members of the European Union need an FIM Non Championship Licence this includes members of the MCUI.

4. ENTRIES AND ENTRY FEES

(a) All entries must be made on the Official Entry Form and sent to the Secretary of the Meeting

(b) Entries will be made on the form supplied with these regulations to the Secretary of the Meeting at the following address. George Peach, Secretary of the Meeting, Ellerslie, 128 Malew Street, Castletown, Isle of Man.IM9 1LT. Tel. 01624- 822546 Fax No. 01624-823771 Mobile 07624-471301 email georgepeach@manx.net

(c) With the appropriate fees, which are as follows:- Please note all Non ACU/SACU the entry fee will not include

Third Party Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance, which must be provided by the competitors FMN/MCUI

INSURANCE SURCHARGE FOR THE FIRST RACE of £60-00 for ACU and £30-00 for MCUI has had to be levied

	ACU # MCUI/FFM			Combined Races		ACU # MCUI/FMN		Combined Races	ACU # MCUI/FMN
Race 1		£30-00 # £15-00		Race 2 & 11	£50-00 # £25-00		Races 5 & 10		£50-00 # £25-00
Race 4		£30-00 # £15-00		Race 3 & 8	£60-00 # £30-00		Races 6 & 9		£50-00 # £25-00
Race 12			By invitation of the Club				Races 7 & 14		£60-00 # £30-00

(d) Cheques and postal orders to be made payable to Southern 100 Motorcycle Racing Ltd. The Club reserves the right to refuse any entry, and abandon, cancel or postpone the meeting or alter the programme of events and awards.

(e) Entry fees will be refunded in full only if an entry is refused or the meeting is cancelled or postponed for more than 24 hours.

(f) No entry form will be accepted if the current Competition Licence No .is omitted, or the words “applied for” inserted.

(g) Current Competition Licences must be produced when signing on. Any competitor who fails to do so may only be permitted to take part in the meeting at the discretion of the Stewards of the Meeting and may be liable to a fine not exceeding £10-00.

(h) (1) The organisers undertake to insure each competitor indemnifying them against any third party claim made, arising out of the races or the official practice excluding claims by any other competitor or passenger, entrant, sponsor or mechanic

(h) (2) All ACU/SACU riders will be covered by personal accident cover (n.b. no weekly benefits) during practice and races. All other competitors must produce a Start Permission from their own federation (this includes MCUI members), together with confirmation that they hold insurance cover to The FIM minimum benefits

(i) In the interest of safety, the Club would like to make it clear that entries have to be of a standard equal to the status of the meeting. The Club reserves the right to withdraw any competitor/machine it considers not to be of the standard required to make the meeting as safe as possible.

5. LIMITATION OF ENTRIES

(a).For all solo races up to a maximum of 45 entries will be accepted but for the races the grid will be the fastest 28 qualifiers in practice with the final four grid positions being at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course

For the sidecar races up to a maximum of 25 entries will be accepted but for the races the grid will be the fastest 17 qualifiers in practice with the final three grid positions being at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course

(b) Entries will be considered in order of receipt as received by the Race Secretary, before the Official closing date of entries, on June 9^th

(c) The Club reserve the right to refuse any entry.

(d) Competitors will be notified within fourteen days of receipt of entry whether they have been accepted, held in abeyance, accepted as a reserve or refused. Reserve competitors so nominated are offered the opportunity to withdraw, but if they elect nomination as same, they must accept in writing within 48 hours of receiving such notification. Any reserve competitor who attends the meeting, and is not called to ride in any race will have the entry fee refunded, less any Insurance Premium incurred to cover practising.

6. PRACTICE

All competitors must be in attendance for the Monday Evening Practices. (Unless by prior arrangement with the Clerk of the Course via the Secretary of the Meeting on or before the 8th of July.) Practising on the Course, which will be closed to the public, will be regulated and supervised by the Club and will be allowed only during the times set out hereunder, and practice when indicated, will be timed to help determine grid positions. All newcomers must complete 2 laps of the circuit, Solos and Sidecars will each set off behind separate Travelling Marshals at an interval to familiarise themselves with the circuit. It is expressly forbidden to overtake the Travelling Marshals on these laps Competitors who have two machines that can both be ridden in the same practice session, can apply for permission from the Clerk of the Course to practice in another session. Under exceptional circumstances and with the permission from the Clerk of the Course a solo competitor may be allowed to practice out of class. Any such laps may be counted as qualifying laps but would NOT BE TIMED to help determine grid positions.

N.B. for Tuesday’s races only Monday’s practice times will be used to help determine grid positions

PRACTICE FOR MONDAY EVENING 13^th JULY

All Circuit Newcomers Solo and Sidecar commence familiarisation laps 6-10 pm to 6-18 pm,
Class	Timed Practice	Timed Practice
1000cc Red Plates	6-20 pm to 6-34 pm	8-19 pm to 8-31 pm
125/400cc Black/Blue Plates	6-39 pm to 6-53 pm	8-36 pm to 8-48 pm
600cc Yellow Plates	6-58 pm to 7-12 pm	8-53 pm to 9-05 pm
250cc Green Plates	7-17 pm to 7-31 pm	9-10 pm to 9-22 pm
Sidecars	7-41 pm to 7-55 pm
Classics/Forgotten Era White Plates	8-00 pm to 8-14 pm

PRACTICE FOR TUESDAY EVENING 14^th JULY

All Circuit Newcomers Solo and Sidecar commence familiarisation laps 6-10 pm to 6-18 pm,
Nb Races 1, 2 and 3 will take place before the timed practice session
Class	Timed Practice
Classic/Forgotten Era White Plates	8-36 pm to 8-48 pm
250cc Green Plates	8-53 pm to 9-05 pm
Sidecars	9-10 pm to 9-22pm

Unless varied by further instructions which will be announced

Before commencing each practice every competitor shall present their motorcycle at the Paddock for preliminary examination as is stipulated in A.C.U. N.S.C.

6 b QUALIFYING

Practice laps will be recorded only when completed within the times specified. A competitor/driver will not be allowed to start a race unless they have ridden at least four laps of the Course in practice, and a minimum of two practice laps on each machine entered by them one of which must be completed in the qualifying time which is 120% of the quickest competitor in the same class. (Please note Regulation 5a). A Passenger must qualify by accompanying the driver he intends to race with for at least four laps during the practice periods. Passengers may only race with the driver with whom they have qualified. Under exceptional circumstances, and when a competitor/driver has previous knowledge of the course, permission to race may be granted by the Clerk of the Course, any competitor failing to achieve the qualifying time or the requisite number of laps may protest to the Clerk of the Course before 10 am on the day after the practice session, for permission to start

7. CHANGE of MACHINE and/or COMPETITOR

As in A.C.U. N.S.C. 7. 16 Applications must be made to the Clerk of the Course in writing, c/o The Secretary of the Meeting at least 1 hour before the race.

8 PRIZE AWARDS -

Place/Race	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	14
1st	£450	£350	£450	£450	£300	£400	£400	£850	£500	£300	£400	£3,200	£1,300
2^nd	£300	£225	£300	£300	£200	£300	£300	£600	£350	£200	£250	£1,700	£800
3^rd	£225	£175	£225	£225	£125	£200	£200	£400	£250	£125	£200	£900	£500
4^th	£175	£125	£175	£175	£100	£150	£150	£300	£200	£100	£150	£550	£400
5^th	£150	£100	£150	£150	£90	£125	£125	£225	£150	£90	£100	£425	£300
6^th	£125	£75	£125	£125	£80	£100	£100	£175	£125	£80	£75	£340	£200
7^th	£100	(x2)	£100	£100	£70	£90	£90	£125	£100	£70	(x2)	£275	£150
8^th	£90	Class	£90	£90	£60	£80	£80	£100	£90	£60	Class	£225	£125
9^th	£75		£75	£75	£50	£70	£70	£90	£80	£50	Awards	£200	£100
10^th	£65		£65	£65	£40	£60	£60	£80	£70	£40		£175	£75

In addition, special cash awards will be made as follows:-

(a) Competitor completing the fastest lap in Each Race - £75

(b) The first three competitors in Class 1 in Race 4 –

1st £50 2nd £30 3rd £20

(c) The first three competitors finishing in each class of Races 5 & 10

1st £50 2nd £30 3rd £20

(d) The first six competitors in classes 1 & 2 in Race 2 &11

will receive the money as listed in the awards including fastest lap and best newcomer in each class

(e) The first three competitors finishing on machines of up to 350cc - and 351cc up to 600cc in Race 12

1st £75 2nd £50 3rd £30

(f).The highest placed newcomer in each race will receive £75

Total Prize Money paid in each Race is as follows

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	14
£1,905	£2,400	£1,905	£2,005	£1,615	£1,725	£1,725	£3,095	£2,065	£1,615	£2,400	£8,450	£4,100

Total Prize Fund £35,005

Trophies will be awarded to the winners of each race and the winners of Special Awards/Classes.

The first three finishers will receive a commemorative hat,

Trophies will be awarded to the highest placed newcomer in all races

The first three finishers in each race will receive a replica and all competitors flagged as finishers will receive a Finishers Plaque, provided that they have completed at least two-thirds of the total number of laps for that race and finished within five minutes of the winner.

Only one Finishers Plaque will be awarded irrespective of the number of races in which a competitor has finished.

It is incumbent that all competitors collect their finisher’s awards at the Prize Presentation on Thursday

16th July at 7-30 in Castletown Square. If you are unable to attend it is imperative that you inform the

Secretary of the Meeting as soon as possible and arrange for someone to collect the awards on your behalf.

9. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

Race 1 -Tuesday	Senior Race	8 laps	34.00 miles
Race 2 - Tuesday	Junior Solo Founders 125/400cc Race	6 laps	25.50 miles
Race 3 - Tuesday	600cc Race 1	8 laps	34.00 miles
Race 4 - Wednesday	Senior Solo Founders 600/1100cc Race	8 laps	34.00 miles
Race 5 - Wednesday	Classic/Forgotten Era Race 1	6 laps	25.50 miles
Race 6 - Wednesday	250cc Race 1	8 laps	34.00 miles
Race 7 - Wednesday	Formula 2 Sidecar Race	6 laps	25.50 miles
Race 8 - Thursday	600cc Race 2	8 laps	34.00 miles
Race 9 - Thursday	250cc Race	8 laps	34.00 miles
Race 10 –Thursday	Classic Race 2	6 laps	25.50 miles
Race 11 - Thursday	125cc/400cc Race	6 laps	25.5 miles
Race 12 - Thursday	Solo Championship Race	9 laps	38.25 miles
Race 14 - Thursday	Formula 2 Sidecar Championship	8 laps	34.00 miles

10. THE COURSE

The Course is 4.25 miles in length and has an average width of 25 feet with right and left hand bends. The road surface is tarmacadam. All races will be run in a clockwise direction of the course

11. NUMBER PLATES

Plastic FRONT number plates and numbers will be supplied by the Club and must be used. As follows

Front Plate	Red	Yellow	Blue	Green	Black	White	Red
Machine	1000cc/750cc	600cc	400cc	250cc	125cc	Classic/F Era	Sidecar

12. FLAG SIGNALS

As per Final Instructions. In the interest of course safety the following apply

(a) Red Flags mean immediate stop.

(b) Yellow Flags either waved or motionless riders must slow down there will be no overtaking .

(c) Yellow and Red Striped Flags means lack of adhesion on the track

(d) A Black Flag with Orange Disc along with the rider’s number will be displayed on the approach to Ballabeg Hairpin,and Cross Four Ways where the rider must stop. At Castletown Corner the rider must stop at the Holding Area

(e) A Black Flag along with rider’s number will be displayed at Castletown Corner, the rider must stop at the Holding Area and must not continue

13 TRANSPONDERS

Transponders (Type TranX260) are compulsory for this event, please ensure that you let the Secretary know if you require to hire Transponder(s), by filling in the tick box on the Entry Form. The onus is on the Competitors to ensure that their Transponder is charged before each day of competition and is fitted in the approved position. Each machine must have a different Transponder

14. TECHNICAL CONTROL

(a) Competitors are required to produce their protective clothing, helmets, boots and gloves, and identification disc for checking by the Technical Officials at signing-on. The location of the Signing On will be notified in Final Instructions

(b) Before commencing practice for each day, and every race, competitors shall present their motorcycle to the Technical Officials for preliminary examination as is stipulated in A.C.U. N.S.C.

(c) After Technical Verification all machines must remain in the park-ferme prior to practising or racing

(d) The maximum permitted noise level is 105dBA for two strokes and four strokes and the method of test is as detailed in the 2009 A.C.U. Handbook

For Classic Machines the A.C.U. have granted a waiver for this Event of the noise level permitted..

(e) If a competitor has a spare machine for a race they must let the Secretary know so that the necessary paperwork can be completed and the Technical Officials informed.

15. METHOD OF START

All Races will be clutch starts.

For all solo races there will be a massed start of up to 32 competitors, machines will be lined up in rows according to published grid lists .In Races 2 and 11 the 125cc Machines will start 1 minute ahead of the 400cc Machines

For all Sidecar races there will be a massed start of up to 20 competitors, machines will be lined up according to published grid lists.

The method of starting for all races will be by red lights being extinguished. No mechanic or attendant will be permitted on the grid. Any infringement will result in exclusion of the competitor

16. FINISH OF A RACE

The chequered flag will be displayed as the winner crosses the finishing line and will be kept flying thereafter until the last competitor finishes that lap.

Only competitors crossing the finishing line within five minutes after the winner, having completed at least two thirds of the total of number of laps for that race will be counted as a finisher.

17. STOPPING A RACE

In the event of a race being stopped prematurely before half distance, it may be restarted or a result declared, at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course. If a race is stopped at half distance or more, a result will be declared.

18. FUEL

Only Fuels approved in the A.C.U. Regulations will be permitted. Random fuel testing may be carried out. Refuelling of participating motor-cycles will not be permitted during any race comprising the meeting. Breach of this regulation will entail automatic exclusion..

19. TYRES

Slick Tyres are permitted See A.C.U. S.R. except for Classic Machines where slicks including hand cut or wet weather racing tyres will not be permitted Metal valve caps must be fitted. Valves must be of the short stem type

20. GENERAL

(a) If a competitor stops for any reason whatsoever, he must wheel his machine clear of any corner and generally must leave a perfectly clear course for other competitors.

COMPETITORS SHALL NOT RIDE OR WHEEL THEIR MOTORCYCLE IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THAT IN WHICH A RACE IS BEING RUN. During the course of an event, a competitor may receive assistance only from his mechanic, and only in the defined ‘Pit Area’. On the commencement of a race if the competitor fails to start his machine, he must pull into the left hand kerb where he may receive the assistance of his mechanic, during the course of a race, outside assistance at any other part of the Course, and by any other person is prohibited. BREACH OF THIS REGULATION MAY ENTAIL DISQUALIFICATION.

(b) COMPETITORS BRIEFING MEETINGS WILL BE HELD FOR ALL COMPETITORS AT THE SIGNING-ON, ON SUNDAY 12^th July at 7-30 pm 8-15 pm and 9-00 pm

ALL COMPETITORS MUST ATTEND A BRIEFING MEETING BEFORE BEING PERMITTED TO PRACTICE.

n.b. Any Competitors who are unable to get to the Island for the briefing meetings, must inform the Secretary of the Meeting so that an alternative briefing meeting can be arranged.

(c) Medical Certificates will not be required, but the Club may require any competitor or passenger to undergo a medical examination by a Doctor or Medical Board.

(d) The Club reserves the right to strip and measure any machine at the competitors expense.

(e) The Club may conduct random breath tests on competitors

By order of the Committee, Southern 100 Motorcycle Racing Ltd.,

George Peach, Secretary of the Meeting, Ellerslie, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle of Man IM9 1LT

Phone (01624-822546) Mobile 07624 471301 Fax 01624 823771 (Unmanned) E mail georgepeach@manx.net

INSURANCE- Important Notice

No racing motorcycle may be driven on the open roads at any time, unless the person riding such a motorcycle is covered by insurance in accordance with the requirements of the Isle of Man Road Traffic Acts. Competitors using racing motorcycles not covered by insurance for ordinary road use, who wish to ride their machines to and from the start, must ensure that they arrange the necessary insurance cover. Any competitor who finds himself stopped around the course should be aware that once the roads are officially opened they must not ride their machine on the roads unless covered by their own insurance.

Third Party and Personal Accident Insurance (as stated in the ACU Handbook, no weekly benefit)

during the races and official practices are included in the entry fees

APPENDIX

ELIGIBILITY SPECIFICATION FOR CLASSIC RACE MACHINES

. Where a current CRMC registration certificate exists for a motorcycle, the details should be supplied with the entry form.

Machines manufactured, and raced in Europe during:

i) 1st January 1945 to 31st December 1972 for four strokes

ii) 1st January 1945 to 31st December 1967 for two strokes

Suitable solo racing motorcycles are those built primarily or exclusively for TT and Grand Prix racing, whether as one off works machines, or limited or series production racers, e.g. Norton Manx, Matchless G45/G50, AJS 7R, Velocette KTT, Aermacchi etc. It also includes specialist limited series Grand Prix chassis produced to accommodate specific Grand Prix racing engines e.g. G50 Matchless, Drixton Aermacchi etc. Such machines would be expected to retain substantially original appearance, although reasonable modifications may be permitted/required.

All components used must be of a type available prior to 31st December 1972, with the exception that Amal MkII carburettors may also be used. Power jet carburettors will not be permitted. Brakes must be drum or disc for 4 strokes, only drum brakes may be used for two strokes. Floating discs, 4 piston calipers and adjustable master cylinders will not be permitted.

Priority will be accorded to machines detailed above, but short circuits specials will be considered on their merits. These include machines built and developed for and in the course of short circuit racing, using genuine racing motorcycle or sports production motorcycle as a basis. In the case of the former, this would include such machines as the McIntyre Matchless or Arter Matchless. Examples of the latter would be a BSA Gold Star fitted with factory race components or a Camp Ducati, which was a roadster, race kitted by the Concessionaire and supplied as a racer. These types of machine will only be considered if they can be shown to have a positive connection with racing on the Isle of Man.

Motorcycles with more than 3 cylinders will only be permitted by special arrangements with the organisers

Specific attention is drawn to engine eligibility, as follows.

i) 1st January 1945 to 31st December 1972 for four strokes

ii) 1st January 1945 to 31st December 1967 for two strokes

In all cases, the onus is on the rider or entrant to prove eligibility if required

General Preparation must be in accordance with A.C.U. standing regulations.

Forgotten Era Cut off dates – Group One and Group Two - 31^st December 1981

General Preparation Must be in accordance with A.C.U. standing regulations

The Club reserves the right to refuse an entry or to forbid the use of any particular machine, which the Club considers not to be in the spirit of the event (see regulation 5c)