Track Days

• Firstly come and sign on, this happens in the room at the bottom level of the tower on the main straight.
• Motorcycling Australia License with you as you will need it to complete your paperwork.
  • If you do not have a valid Motorcycling Australia License you will need to obtain one via your ridernet account. See here for more info.
• You will be issued with a coloured armband with your name on it, please wear this at all times during the day. Then make your way to the Scrutineering Area. You need to take your bike and gear to scrutineering to be checked. Please remember to have signed on first.
• Once you have signed on and your bike and helmet have been checked, you can relax until Riders Briefing.

• If you have booked and paid for a carport the allocation list will be on the door of the office and on some of the poles in the carports.
• Please only put your bike and equipment in the carport allocated to you on the day.
• Carports cost $50 for the day which includes power.
• PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE THE BLACK POWER POINTS ONLY.
• You will need to bring your own power lead to access the power.
• Generators are not be used in the car port area.
• Generators, with 60dbA or less noise output may be used if pitting on the grassed/dirt area behind the car ports.
• Pitting on the bitumen apron surrounding the carport bays is strictly prohibited.

• The Motorcycle Sportsmen use timing transmitters for all participants in a track day.
• Transmitters are available after you have signed on and completed your paperwork.

• All machines must attend Scrutineering.  Machines involved in accidents must be re-scrutineered before going back on the circuit.
• All machines must be either ROADWORTHY (if street bikes) or RACE READY (if race bikes).  In particular; functional front and rear brakes, no leaking fluids or loose fasteners, throttle freely returns to idle, no sharp edges or exposed glass.
• The following can be carried out at the track:
  • Remove or wire up centre stands and use side stand only.
  • Remove, tape over, or turn in rear view mirrors.
  • Tape or wire passenger pegs in the closed position.
  • Remove luggage racks, gear sacks etc.
  • Machines must have headlights, tail lights, turn signals, mirrors and speedometers taped.
  • Registration plates will need to be removed once you arrive at the track, or ensure plates have a 3mm rolled edge.
• Fuel:  Top up your fuel tank close to the circuit and if you can, bring some spare fuel.
• Before your leave home:
  • Check oil levels, coolant levels, inspect for leaks, check brake pad thickness.
  • Tyres must be in good condition, with tread showing above wear markers, and pressure checked as per manufacturers recommendations.

• GROUP 1 – Leathers (1 or 2 piece that can be zipped together), motorcycle boots, protective gloves and an Australian Standard approved helmet (undamaged) must be presented at scrutineering. BACK PROTECTORS ARE MANDATORY FOR THIS GROUP.
• GROUP 2  – Leathers (1 or 2 piece that can be zipped together), motorcycle boots, protective gloves and an Australian Standard approved helmet (undamaged) must be presented at scrutineering.  BACK PROTECTORS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR THIS GROUP.
• GROUP 3 & 4 – Leather Jacket, denim or better pants, ankle boots, protective gloves and an Australian Standard approved helmet (undamaged). BACK PROTECTORS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THIS GROUP.
• If you are unsure of which group to enter for the track day, come prepared for if the Coach feels that you need to move between classes. For example, if you entered Class 2, however the Coach feels that your experience demonstrates that you should be in Class 1, you will require a back protector before we can move you up.  The same situation applies with those who have entered Class 3/4, you will require either 1 or 2 piece leathers and motorcycle boots before you are permitted to progress to a higher group.

• ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND RIDERS BRIEFING. Riders not present or in special circumstances not having a representative WILL be excluded from the days event.  This may also apply if the mandatory sign-on at Rider’s Briefing is not completed. The riders briefing will be conducted to give all participants an outline of the days proceedings and instruction on how to enter and exit the track, the meaning of all flags, what to do if you have an accident etc and to answer any questions you may have.  If you arrive at the track late, please report to the Tower and ask to speak to the Practice Supervisor.

This event will run to a strict time schedule. Please do not dawdle on the final lap of the session. You are only causing time delays which may result in less track time.

• The Motorcycle Sportsmen provides a number of coaches at every Track Day.  All of our coaches are MA accredited and have many years of experience in both riding and coaching. They pride themselves on having the ability to share their knowledge and experience to enhance your learning experience.
  The coaches are pitted on the top row of carports just beside the tower and are available all day.
  Please come and talk to any of them at any time during the day.  They are there to provide assistance to you throughout the day.
• There will at least one coach in each session during the day and a number of Track Marshals, they will all be wearing a flouro vest. You must obey any instructions given to you by the coaches and/or Track Marshals.

• Yellow flag: SLOW DOWN, DO NOT OVERTAKE There is a rider down, or there has been mechanical failure, and this can lead to debris on the track.
• Red flag: The session has been stopped and you are required to exit the circuit. Slow down as there is potentially a bike down somewhere on the track, complete your current lap, and head to the pits.
• Black flag: If a situation develops that requires a rider return to the pits ASAP, a black flag WILL BE WAVED AT YOU and WE WILL point at the particular rider, this will be done at on the main straight. Please come down to the Pit exit when you return to the pits to find out what the problem is.
• Chequered flag: Quite simply, this flag signals the end of the current session, return to your pit.
• ANY RIDERS WHO IGNORES ANY FLAG OR OFFICIAL DIRECTION WILL BE WARNED ONCE ONLY, ANY FURTHER INCIDENTS WILL RESULT IN EXCLUSION FROM THE REST OF THE DAY.

• If you see an accident on the track DO NOT STOP UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Qualified Track Marshals control the track and this will ensure your safety on the day. The Track Marshals can assess, notify, alert and monitor all accidents and conditions to ensure safety and effective running of the day.
  The Motorcycle Sportsmen will always pick up crashed and broken-down bikes to minimize any risks around the track. Stopping of the session for a brief period of time guarantees everyone’s safety, and a fun track day for all.
• If you do crash your bike, and are capable of it, please remove yourself and/or your machine from the track and move to the tyre walls where you are out of harm’s way. If you want to ride again throughout the day, you must have your bike re-scrutineered before re-entering the circuit. Failure to do so, will result in immediate cancellation of your day.
• Queensland Ambulance paramedics will be on track all day to deal with any injuries or illnesses.

• (These rules are for the safety of all participants and officials, please take note.)
• It is your personal responsibility to ensure you come to the track in good time and not under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other substance, as this can impact your ability to operate the motorbike and respond with alertness on the circuit. It is your responsibility to offer your fellow riders the respect they are offering you.
• There are to be NO STUNTS, WHEELIES, STOPPIES, BURNOUTS etc performed by anyone.
• There is no alcohol or illegal substances permitted at any time during the event.  If at anytime the Motorcycle Sportsmen believe you to be under the influence and/or acting inappropriately they will ask you to leave the circuit, and your monies will be forfeited.
• Do not refuel any machines on the bitumen areas in the pits. If you spill fuel or fluid of any description please come up to the tower as we have sorb there to clean up with.
• Do not try to move from your line to allow for faster riders coming from behind – keep your line, they will get around you.
• Pay attention to the flag marshals.
• The Track Day Supervisor has the right to black flag any person for any reason, black flagged riders must come in immediately.
• Only enter the track when instructed to do so by the Pit Marshal.
• Keep track of the day’s schedule, listen out for PA announcements.
• This is not a race day, this is meant to be a fun, safe and enjoyable day for all. Do not let your behaviour ruin it for others.
• The officials on the day are there for your safety, they are all volunteers and as such deserve your respect.  They have given of their time to ensure that you enjoy your day.  Please thank them if you get the chance.
• SPECTATORS are welcome to come along and have a look and are welcome in the pit area as long as they have the appropriate footwear and are over the age of 16yrs.
• Pitting on the bitumen apron surrounding the carport bays is strictly prohibited.

• 7:00:00 AM Gates Open
• 7:05:00 AM Office Open
• 7:30:00 AM Scrutineering Open
• 8:12:00 AM Riders Briefing
• 8:45:00 AM First Timers Session
• 9:00:00 AM 15 Minute Sessions Groups 1 thru 4
• 1:00:00 PM Lunch
• 1:20:00 PM 10 Minute Sessions Groups 1 thru 4
• 4:20:00 PM Finish

Cancellation Policy

• Tea and Coffee is available at the Tower.
• No Food or Drinks are available at the circuit.
• Please bring food and drinks with you for the day.