Race Class Regulations

Race Class Regulations

These Race Class Regulations describe in detail what machines can be entered in the VMCC TSS Motorcycles Road Race Series.

They should be read in conjunction with the Supplementary Regulations under which the race series will be run, and the Motorcycling New Zealand inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport (road).

Class Structure

We run four main groups, each containing a number of ‘Championship Cup’ classes that riders enter.

The Championship Cup classes race on-track together in their respective group.  Each group races in turn, one after another, throughout the day.

Riders win points according to their finishing position in each ‘Championship Cup’ they enter, as well as their overall combined finishing position in the group.

Senior Trophy Championship

        • Formula 1 Cup
        • Formula 1 BEARS Cup
        • Formula 2 Cup
        • Formula 2 BEARS Cup
        • Senior Post Classic Cup

Intermediate Trophy Championship

        • Formula 3 Cup
        • Pro Twin Cup
        • Sportbike Cup
        • Intermediate Post Classic Cup

Junior Trophy Championship

        • Supersport 300 Cup
        • Ninja 400 Cup
        • Hyosung Cup
        • 250 Production Cup

Junior Development Championship

        • 160 MiniGP Cup
        • 190 MiniGP Cup
        • Supersport 150

Class Details

Senior Trophy Championship

Sponsored by Ozzy Performance

The Senior Trophy Championship exists for larger capacity ‘formula’ type machines manufactured after 1995. The championship Cups and associated race Classes included allow modifications to be carried out while still keeping a similar level of performance between machines.

Formula 1 Cup

Sponsored by RS Motorcycles

            1. Capacity Groups
              1. 676 – 1349cc, 4 cylinders, 4-stroke.
              2. 680 – 1349cc, 3 cylinders, 4-stroke.
              3. 961cc to open, 2 cylinders, 4-stroke.
              4. 351 –  500cc, 4 cylinders, 2-stroke.
              5. 401 – 760cc, 2 – 3 cylinders, 2-stroke.
            2. Engine Specifications
              1. Any aftermarket or race piston and ring set may be fitted provided the cylinder remains within the capacity limit.
              2. The original carburettor/fuel injection may be replaced by any brand or type.
              3. No turbocharging.
              4. No supercharging.
              5. No nitrous or other performance enhancing add ons of this type.
              6. No oval piston engines.
            3. Preparation of Motorcycle
              1. All motorcycles are to be prepared in accordance with Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix: Technical.
            4. Modifications permitted
              1. Provided all the previous requirements are met all other items are unrestricted.

Formula 1 BEARS Cup

Sponsored by Twin Cam Motorcycles

            1. As per Formula 1 Cup above.
            2. Machines manufactured in the UK, Europe or the Americas.

Formula 2 Cup

Sponsored by Kiwibike Insurance

            1. Supersport class, prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix F.
              1. 601 – 800cc, 3 cylinders, 4 stroke.
              2. 501 – 640cc, 4 cylinders, 4 stroke.
              3. 601 – 960cc, 2 cylinders, 4 stroke.
            2. Two stroke machines
              1. 401 – 490cc production based 2 stroke.
              2. 250 – 351cc competition based 2 stroke.
            3. Engine Specifications
              1. Any aftermarket or race piston and ring set may be fitted provided the cylinder remains within the capacity limit.
              2. The original carburettor/fuel injection may be replaced by any brand or type.
              3. No turbocharging.
              4. No supercharging.
              5. No nitrous or other performance enhancing add ons of this type.
              6. No oval piston engines.
            4. Preparation of Motorcycle
              1. All motorcycles are to be prepared in accordance with Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix: Technical.
            5. Modifications permitted
              1. Provided all the previous requirements are met all other items are unrestricted.

Formula 2 BEARS Cup

Sponsored by Ivan Jones Engineering

            1. As per Formula 2 Cup above.
            2. Machines manufactured in the UK, Europe or the Americas.

Senior Post Classic Cup

Sponsored by

Road Racing Post Classic “Senior”, “Formula One”, and “Superbike” machines made before 1996, prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix P.

Intermediate Trophy Championship

Sponsored by Broadway Accounting Solutions

The Intermediate Trophy Championship exists for smaller capacity ‘formula’ type machines. The championship Cups and associated race Classes included allow modifications to be carried out while still keeping a similar level of performance between machines.

Formula 3 Cup

Sponsored by Redpath Shelters

              1. Superlite class, prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix B.
              2. 125GP & 250 Mono class, prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix G.
              3. Pro Twin class, prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix E.
              4. Sportbike class, prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix N.
              5. Supersport 300 class, prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix I.
              6. Super Motard “Super Moto” and “Super Moto Open” classes prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix SM and Appendix A.

Pro Twin Cup

Sponsored by Precise Print

            1. Pro Twin class, prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix E.

Sportbike Cup

Sponsored by Precise Print

            1. Sportbike class, prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix N.

Intermediate Post Classic Cup

Sponsored by

            1. Road Racing Post Classic “Junior”, “Formula Two”, and “Formula Three” class machines made before 1996, prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix P.

Junior Trophy Championship

Sponsored by Kiwibike Insurance

Supersport 300 Cup

            1. Supersport 300 class machines prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix I.

Ninja 400 Cup

            1. Ninja 400 Cup machines prepared as per the Ninja 400 Cup / Hyosung Cup Race Class Regulations.

Hyosung Cup

            1. Hyosung Cup machines prepared as per the Ninja 400 Cup / Hyosung Cup Race Class Regulations.

250 Production Cup

            1. 250 Production class machines prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual of Motorcycle Sport Appendix H.

Junior Development Championship

Sponsored by

160 MiniGP Cup

            1. 160cc Mini Superport (Junior & Senior) class as per the Road Race Trust Technical Rules.

190 MiniGP Cup

            1. 190cc Mini Superport (Senior Only) class as per the Road Race Trust Technical Rules.

Supersport 150

            1. Supersport 150 class, prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual Sport Appendix J.
            2. GIXXER 150 class, prepared as per Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Manual Sport Appendix K.
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