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Offline sweet_baby_james

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MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« on: April 14, 2016, 11:55:19 PM »
I am new to land speed racing, so this might be a noob question to ask. I am hoping to run in the MPS-BG motorcycle class at Bonneville, but prior to that I will be running out at El Mirage. From what I can see the MPS-BG class is for Bonneville only. What class should I be entering at an  SCTA event? APS-BG (Special Construction Partial Streamlined Blow Gas)?

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Offline firemanjim

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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2016, 02:01:29 AM »
El Mirage only has "A" class bikes so APS-BG. Are you aware that El Mirage is club based and to run for a record you need to be a member, there are required rookie runs  as well.
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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2016, 09:58:44 AM »
From what I have read, I can still run at El Mirage without being a Club member. The caveat being that no records can be set if I am not a Club member

From the SCTA website:

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All entries must be a member of one of the clubs within the Southern California Timing Association. But - there is a "Guest" option to race on the course for "Time Only". All drivers MUST be licensed for the speed at which they will be racing.

Can rookie runs be completed without needing to be a member of a team?

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Offline Stan Back

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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2016, 04:06:06 PM »
You can make licensing runs without being a member of a team -- but pushing the bike all by yourself back to the pits is only for the hardy.

You can make licensing runs without being a member of a club -- but records don't count.

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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2016, 04:58:19 PM »
Stan Back...............

I looked in the rule book and could not find an answer.

Does the San Bernado Rodster Crub grant membership

to bike riders?

FREUD
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Offline Stan Back

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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2016, 07:54:29 PM »
No.

It's exclusive.

It's a Roadster club.

Only got one Member -- a few Associates.
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Offline sweet_baby_james

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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2016, 08:04:55 PM »
OK, so I can go and run, do the licensing etc. but can't set any records.

Quote from: Stan Back on April 15, 2016, 04:06:06 PM
You can make licensing runs without being a member of a team -- but pushing the bike all by yourself back to the pits is only for the hardy.

I was planning on having a couple of my buddies there with a truck.

Pits are open to non-club members too, right?
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Offline jdincau

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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2016, 08:37:48 PM »
You may want to inquire as to the entry fee for guests. SCTA members pay $100. I don't know what it is but the guest entry fee is much higher.
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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2016, 12:32:37 AM »
I understand you need an access pass from the BLM, too.  Correct?
Where do you get one and how much are they?
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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2016, 01:04:46 AM »
If anyone has more information on the entry fee please share. I can't find it anywhere on the SCTA website.

Also, is there a rookie orientation on Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon for the two day event in May, or just Friday afternoon?

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Offline Stan Back

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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2016, 11:27:55 AM »
Most of your questions are answered on the SCTA site under El Mirage, specifically El Mirage Procedures, and even more specifically on pages 6 and 7.  You should read the whole thing if you're thinking of participating.  As to the fees -- probably less than your travel expenses.  It could be there somewhere -- you may just stumble upon it and can enlighten the rest of us.
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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2016, 11:33:42 AM »
Hi Sweet Baby James,,,

Last time I noticed the guest entry it was $250. However, that was a while ago and it may have gone up some..It is posted in the registration trailer on-site… It is less than any other LSR venue I know about….

Rookie class Friday and Saturday afternoons….about 4pm….

Im also in Costa Mesa,,, I'll be glad to advise you on stuff if you'd like…

Next meeting of the race club I'm a member of is May 5th at 7pm…You can attend as my guest no charge….

What displacement bike are you going to run ???
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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2016, 11:38:27 AM »
ALSO,,,,,,$15 for a day pass,,,, weekend pass ??? (I don't remember),,, $90 for an annual pass to get onto the lakebed  (per vehicle)
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Offline sweet_baby_james

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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2016, 11:23:58 AM »
Baron,

Thank you for that information, very useful. I am running the 350cc displacement. What is your class?

I would be interested to attend the meeting, thank you for the invitation. Which club is it?

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Re: MPS-BG class equivalent for SCTA at El Mirage
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2016, 02:48:02 PM »
Hi James,,,

Gear Grinders ,,, the oldest speed club of them all,,, since 1938 I think….

Cars and bikes welcome …

Im also running a 350cc bike,,, I just loved the 305 and 350 bikes that were around in my youth that I couldn't afford.

Im in APS-350PBG… I've converted a Moto Morini street bike into a supercharged 50's-60's era road racer type bike..

No Problem even if we are in the exact same category ,,,,, I'm glad to help,,,the more the merrier…


ROBERT in Costa Mesa
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