For those that are going solo, is it acceptable to ride

[bak189]

How is this for rules......back in the late 1980 I was racing a "roadracer" at Speedweek that had to be bump (pushed to you car guys)
I bumpt the bike off in the pits
and was stopped by a "official" and told as the rules stated no riding in the pits....and I was told for me and my crew to get OFF the salt because I violated the "rules".
It took me forever to explain to many "officials" why I was riding my bike....I was told O.K. for now
but next year find a way to start your bike without pushing. The pit rule came in effect at the same time as no more return riding.
We all know that SCTA/BNI is primarily a car club...and they always tow their cars back after a run...so no problem for them. In past years BUB has had control on the return road to hold speeding down...and you can even ride in the back of the truck...but when I race BNI I know I better follow their rules or I am off the salt. Hey..rules are rules

[bak189]

I have noted that in all my years of racing BNI and/ or SCTA (since 1954 of and on) that when you ask about certain rules.... the first answer one gets..."our insurance
states we cannot allow that"
More then 50 of my 70 years I have been involved in racing...some of it in promoting events, and I know a little about what is involved with insuring a race event, so that answer "insurance says No" is just a easy way to put the blame outside the organization. But..Hey...like I said before you want to play..you have to play be their rules..... or stay home.
P.S. We are all hoping for the best regarding Jack Dolan

[shiphteey]

Quite a lot of responses!

Well, for starters, I'm only going to BUBs this year.  Sept 4-9th I believe.

I am still not clear on whether riding your bike back  is allowed or not.

I am thankful that there are plenty of people out there that would help, I appreciate that.  There is a guy from the zx12 board that said he would spectate and help.  

Nevertheless, being as that I'm going solo, I would not want to be "dependent" on "variables" if you know what I mean.

I have dellusional thoughts about towing my bike there w/a 1.0 3 cyl 5 speed geo.  Works ok for Maxton but that would be quite a trek 33 hours each way.  I'm on the fence right now, van or p/u.  

Although the idea of having a moped and a van (over a p/u since a p/u is somewhat high to load solo) may be the ticket....

Decisions, decisions........

A.

[bak189]

Hey Shiphteey.......Yes...Yes
At the BUB Meet you can ride your
bike back....We know in the rule book it has stated no riding back
......but forget about that.....
They have "Run Whatya Brung" class
where a rider rides his or her street-bike to the Meet.....gets two runs on the salt.....a time slip......rides home and hangs the time slip on the wall for all to see.  You got it now...

[shiphteey]

Gotcha....but for the record I plan on running as much as possible!  Screw that 2 run chit!  I'm driving 33 hours each way!  Gotta make it worth my while!

I either blow the motor, run outta money, die, or run outta time...hopefully the latter  

Looking forward to seeing everyone out there...especially the 12s  

A.

[bak189]

Hey man....get real....and get a live

[shiphteey]

[Super Kaz]

Gotcha....but for the record I plan on running as much as possible!  Screw that 2 run chit!  I'm driving 33 hours each way!  Gotta make it worth my while!

I either blow the motor, run outta money, die, or run outta time...hopefully the latter  

Looking forward to seeing everyone out there...especially the 12s  

A.

I'm not sure where your driving from,but it gets Super Hot out there all day long under the SUN
Water and Shade are Very Rare around there!
So Be prepared for Heat Stroke or at LEAST a Bad case of SUNBURN :shock:Bonneville is Not the Easiest Place in the World to Race Solo but it can be done!

[MadDuck]

I thought the rule was started to ensure that in the case where the race vehicle had a problem that he had immediate help on the way to get him off the course??  We'[ve  always tried to keep the pickup vehcle as close behind rider as possible as we would be closest fire extinguisher, cb  etc..

[Eric S]

yup, you can't drive a race vehicle except on the race course.

Slim: I've seen you run several years at Speed Week, and I would like to run at next year's BUB - Run Watcha Brung.  
Do the tow rules apply to this group?  Eric

Now I see the posts that say I can ride back.  This would simplify things greatly.

[Glen]

Eric
You cannot ride your bike back to the pits after a run.

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Eric (and Glen):

You MAY ride your race bike to and from the race course at the Bub's meet (I believe that's still the rule).  

You MAY NOT ride your race vehicle to and from the race course at an SCTA/BNI meet.

You're both right, sort of, a little bit.

[bak189]

What part of YES.....don't you guys understand..........If you race the BUB MEET
you can ride your bike back to the pit's/starting line.  That is the way it has been for the last 3 years running......and I don't believe it will be any different for 2007.!!!!

[Glen]

OOPS, I was refering to SCTA/BNI events, what they do at BUB and other venues I don't know about. But the size of Our meets we need very tight controls in the name of safety and control.

[narider]

Eric (and Glen):
You're both right, sort of, a little bit.

Damn... You're such a poeple pleaser Jon.  Tell them they are both wrong like you meant to!
Why aren't you on the road yet?
Todd