MOTORCYCLE BOOTS

[FADED]

I'm getting my stuff together for my rookie debut at ElMo in May and I think I have everything just about ready to go out and try to run for my first time! (I'm so exited) My question this time is boots, the rules state a leather boot at least 8" tall with buckles, velcro etc. I have some newer motocross boots I dont think are leather but like a plastic/composite type, will these pass tech? Or do they have to be all leather?
Thanks again guys, Lance

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Probably they'll be okay -- but you'd be wise to ask one of the bike inspectors from EM for his opinion.  The rulebook (and I think their website) lists the contact information for Van Butler and Tom Evans -- and they'd be the ones to give you a ruling that's reliable.  Got a photo or the sales literature for them - showing the boots?  Send it to them and let them see what you're talking about.

[sheribuchta]

faded   show up with ALL LEATHER boots --lace, buckle or zip at least 8 in. high   trust me  willie buchta

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Thanks, Willie.  You know the routine at El Mirage better than I -- so your input is valued more than should be mine.

[sheribuchta]

ive been down that road ---  here is the tech sheet ---the tech inspector will go everything on the sheet


http://www.scta-bni.org/pdf/Motorcycle%20Inspection%20form%20back%20side%20April%202009.pdf

[debgeo]

Tech sheet does not specify Leather? Also what if you are a one man band, I see equipment required for support CB Radio and fire equipment.

[dw230]

Items on both car and motorcycle tech sheets point to the appropriate rulebook section. If you require that everything on the tech sheet needs to mirror the rulebook we can print multi-page tech sheets.

Not rocket science here.

DW

[Stan Back]

By golly, if the Rule Book says leather, what part of that is not understandable?

Yes, you need a support vehicle at El Mirage.  I guess you could get away with pushing your bike everywhere, but with the leathers on, it might get old after a few miles.

[FADED]

I guess my question is.....can they be LEATHER motocross type boots, leather work, cowboy boots,  or do they have to be DOT/SNEll??? approved type of boots?

[sheribuchta]

page 109 7.C.3   BOOTS    Zipper,buckle or lace-up leather boots of substantial construction are required and shall be at least 8 in high.  a fire extinguisher and cb radio are required in your chase vehicle and you CAN NOT ride your bike or drive your car under power any where except down the race course.  you should also read the the el mirage procedures   

    http://www.scta-bni.org/El%20Mirage/2010%20El%20Mirage%20Procedures.pdf       willie buchta

[joea]

if you find dot/snell approved boots let me know....

[sheribuchta]

in the left column of the tech sheet is the place to look in the rule book for the long version----be warned if you dont have the proper safety equipment you wont make it through tech ---your leathers will have to be ALL LEATHER also  NO CLOTH PANELS---if they have perforation's i would fill those also---and i would recommend that your ALL LEATHER GLOVES cuff over your leathers ---remember tech is a safety inspection  


what club do you belong to                                                  willie buchta                  

[FADED]

in the left column of the tech sheet is the place to look in the rule book for the long version----be warned if you dont have the proper safety equipment you wont make it through tech ---your leathers will have to be ALL LEATHER also  NO CLOTH PANELS---if they have perforation's i would fill those also---and i would recommend that your ALL LEATHER GLOVES cuff over your leathers ---remember tech is a safety inspection  


what club do you belong to                                                  willie buchta                  

WILLIE MY LEATHERS BETTER PASS TECH!!!! I BOUGHT EM FROM YOU. The club I joined is yours!

[sheribuchta]

that was intended as humor     they already have the scta button               willie buchta

[FADED]

MINE WAS INTENDED AS HUMOR AS WELL!!! Thanks again Willie! See you guys out there! wish me luck.