Machine Eligibilty

Pre 60

  • Pre 60 class is for any machine manufactured before 31st December 1960
  • Pre 60 machines must have blue number plates with white numbers
  • No light weight hubs unless original Pre 60 equipment 
  • Replica frames are permitted
  • Pre 60 may use Methanol 
  • Machines must have a front fork travel maximum of 6.5 inches. Rear wheel spindle movement maximum of 4 inches 
  • External reservoir shocks are not permitted
  • Front fork stanchions must not exceed 35mm
  • Must have drum brakes

 

 Pre 68

  • Pre 68 class is for any machine manufactured before 31st December 1968
  • Pre 68 up to 350cc must have white number plates with black numbers
  • Pre 68 over 350cc must have black plates with white numbers
  • Pre 68 may use Methanol
  • Any carburettor, no flat slides
  • Machines must have  front fork travel maximum of 6.5 inches. Rear wheel spindle movement maximum of 4 inches 
  • Replica frames are permitted
  • External reservoir shocks are not permitted
  • Front fork stanchions must not exceed 35mm
  • Must have drum brakes

 

Pre 75

  • Pre 75 class is for  any machine manufactured before 31st December 1975
  • Pre 75 up to 300cc must have green plates with white numbers
  • Pre 75 over 300cc must have yellow plates with black numbers
  • Any carburettor, no flat slides
  • External reservoir shocks are not permitted
  • Pre 75 Machines must have fork travel maximum of 7.5 inches. Rear wheel spindle movement maximum of 7.5 inches.
  • Front fork stanchions must not exceed 35mm
  • Replica frames are permitted
  • Methanol Fuel not permitted
  • Must have drum brakes

 

Pre 77

  • Pre 77 class is for any machine manufactured before 31st December 1977
  • Pre 77 must have white plates with black numbers
  • Any carburettor may be used
  • Must have drum brakes
  • Replica frames are permitted
  • Suspension not specified

 Pre 84

  • Pre 84 class is for any machine manufactured before 31st December 1984
  • Pre 84 up to 250cc must have green plates with white numbers
  • Pre 84 over 250cc must have green plates with black numbers
  • Any carburettor may be used
  • Must have drum brakes
  • Up to 250cc Water cooled machines are permitted
  • Over 250cc must be Air cooled
  • Replica frames are permitted
  • Suspension unspecified
  • Front fork stanchions must not exceed 42mm
  • No upside down forks

 

Pre 89 125cc

  • Pre 89 125cc class is for any machine manufactured before 31st December 1989
  • Pre 89 125cc must have black plates with white numbers
  • Must have steel

General Eligibility

  • Machines presented for use at the event MUST be in race worthy condition 
  • All machines must be fitted with an engine cut-out button
  • All machines must be fitted with self-closing throttles
  • All machines must have clutch and front brake levers must be of the ball end type
  • All machines must have folding footrests

Eligibility complaints must be submitted in writing to the Committee.

updated 26/02/2022