Motorcycle Preparation

1. Bike in good running condition, with no fluid leaks of any kind.
2. New or nearly new tires of adequate speed rating must be used.  Tires must show no signs of aging, and must have adequate tread depth throughout the entire event.
3. Brake lights must be disabled or taped.
4. Mirrors must be removed or taped.  Group coordinators may retain mirrors at their own discretion.
5. Removable luggage and all other potential loose items are to be removed.
6. Oil and other fluid drain plugs, filters, filler caps, and so on should be checked carefully before entering the track to ensure they are secure.  Riders are advised that safety wiring these items reduces the hazard of fluid spills; safety wiring is especially recommended for the Advanced Group, where full race stresses may be encountered.
7. Motorcycles that leave the paved surface are subject to re-inspection before they are permitted to enter the track for another session.
8. Riders should carefully consider whether fork-mounted aftermarket windshields and fairings could affect the stability of the motorcycle at high speeds and wind conditions; it is recommended that they be removed if there is any doubt.

Rider Safety Gear

1. Full face DOT or Snell helmet in good to excellent condition
2. Full coverage leathers (top and bottom) or equivalent (kevlar, cordura, ballistic nylon, e.g. Aerostich).  Two piece outfits are permitted
3. Abrasion-resistant boots that cover at least the ankle
4. Full-fingered abrasion-resistant gloves

Optional Motorcycle Preparation

1. Bleed and flush brake fluid.  Best is a good DOT5.1 fluid (not DOT 5), such as Motul.  Don't overfill the reservoir, or obstruct the vent.  The lever should be firm and unable to be squeezed back to the bar.
2. position your hand controls for good control (you shouldn't have to reach or stretch your fingers when sitting up and braking hard)

1. Motorcycles must enter the track from the paddock via the grid.
2. A motorcycle that leaves the pits into the paddock before a session is complete must re-enter via the grid area, at the direction of a grid worker.
3. Riders are responsible for getting to the grid in a timely manner.  There may be no announcements outside the grid area.
4. Motorcycles will be gridded as they arrive in order; requests to grid further down the order by the rider or a group coordinator will be honored when practical.
5. There will be a five minute warning, at which time riders should be suited up and ready to enter the track.
6. Motorcycles which are not running at the one minute warning are required to wait until the grid has cleared before entering the track under the direction of a grid worker.
7. Riders are to leave the grid area only as directed by a grid worker.
8. Motorcycles may not grid before the preceding group has left the grid at the start of their session.
9. Riders who re-enter the track from the pits must do so with regard to traffic on the front straight; they should remain to the left until Turn One (Courage).
10. Riders entering the pits from the track should stay to the left exiting Oak Tree, and clearly signal other riders of their intention by raising or extending a hand or foot.

General

1. If you overshoot Turn One via the extension of the straight, you may turn around and re-enter the track with caution and due regard to other riders.  You must come to a complete stop, ready to re-enter with a full view of the front straight, before returning to the track.  Be aware that other riders may overshoot as well before you have re-entered, and position yourself accordingly in a safe manner.
2. Any motorcycle which leaves the paved track surface for any reason during a session must pit at the next opportunity to check the vehicle.  If in safe condition, it may complete the session but must be presented for a full technical re-inspection after the session.
3. No "grandstanding" is permitted.  Examples include riding with no hands, burnouts, and gratuitous wheelies or stoppies.  The basic criterion is whether the action was intended purely for amusement rather than as part of riding the track.

Passing

1. Riders who pass must do so with courtesy and in a polite and safe manner.  Please maintain at least three feet between motorcycles whenever possible.
2. Passing is permitted on the straights.
3. Passing is permitted on the outside through corners.
4. Passing is not permitted on the inside through corners.
5. Riders who wish to pass on the approach to a corner should not do so unless the pass will be complete before either motorcycle turns into the corner.  A pass is complete when there is clear space between the front of one bike and the rear of the other.  Be particularly aware of this if attempting to pass in the Spiral, or on the approach to South Bend.

Flag Signals

The first lap of the first session for each group shall be under a standing yellow flag at all stations, to help riders pick out the flag locations.

• RED flag, waved:
• The session has been stopped.
• Stop immediately in a safe manner, signalling and pulling carefully to the side of the track if possible.
• Proceed only when instructed to do so by a track worker, group coordinator, or other official; in that case proceed cautiously to the pits.
• BLACK flag, waved:
• The session has been stopped.
• Slow down immediately and proceed cautiously to the pits.
• Riders will be given further instructions by a pit worker.
• BLACK with ORANGE circle (MEATBALL) flag, stationary:
• There may be something wrong with your motorcycle.
• Slow down carefully and proceed with caution to the pits.
• YELLOW flag, waved:
• Caution: there is danger ahead.  NO PASSING.  Slow down, be prepared to stop, and observe other signals.
• YELLOW and RED striped flag, stationary:
• Something is on the track that may affect your traction.  This may be fluid (oil or antifreeze), dirt, or debris.
• In the event that it begins to rain during a session, this flag may warn that the track ahead is wet.  In this case corner stations showing the flag will also attempt to point at the sky.  It's possible that rain may be only at one end of the track, so be careful.
• CHECKER flag, stationary or waved:
• The session has finished.
• Enter the pits the next time you reach the pit entrance.
• Watch out for riders ahead of you who may have slowed down for a "cool down" lap.

• This is open to rider participants and course workers only.  All street vehicles, two-, three-, and four-wheeled, and all motorcycles are permitted.  Vehicles must enter and leave via the pit road, and must not exceed a speed of 50 mph during the session.  Cornering must be at SLOW street speeds.  No passing is permitted except on the front straight only.
• Be aware that course workers may be stopping on their way to station.
• The end of this session will be signalled by a checker flag at start-finish.  All vehicles are to immediately complete the lap they are on, and procede to the paddock via the pit road.
• Any vehicle considered to be violating the letter and/or spirit of these rules will be shown a black flag, at which time they are to immediately complete the lap they are on and procede to the pit lane for a consultation with a pit worker.

Novice Group Regulations

• All Novice Group riders should attend a pre-event orientation session.  Orientation materials will be provided for each rider.
• There will be a mandatory briefing session at 9:00 a.m., and immediately following each track session.
• Passing is permitted only as explicitly stated by the group coordinator at a briefing session, at which time the conditions and areas under which passing is permitted will also be announced.

Intermediate Group Regulations

• (none as yet)

Advanced Group Regulations

1. Flush radiator and refill with water
2. Wire oil filler, oil drain, oil filter, muffler bolts
3. Remove footpeg feelers
4. Remove rear footpegs (leave the brackets, though)
5. Remove stuff that is expensive (turn signals, etc.)
6. Turn your idle up to 2500 or so if you want
7. Tape over your speedometer
8. Use some *good* brake pads, for example EBC-HH and Dunlopad.

Corner Stations:  VIR does not permit corner workers to drive any vehicles, other than golf carts, to station.

Pets - VIR discourages bringing your pets to the track.  Pets will be allowed if they are leashed and if you clean up after them.  If we see pets unleashed, we will find the owner and both will be asked to leave.  Do NOT take leashed pets onto false grid or pit areas.

Disposal of waste fluid - Use of the drums located in several areas in the paddock(s) is mandatory for used oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, and other polluting material.  Spillage will not be tolerated and may result in ejection from the facility.

Fuel - VIR's fuel pumps are operable by CREDIT CARD ONLY during the posted hours -- generally 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m..  We will have available Unocal 110 leaded and 100 unleaded racing fuel, as well as Exxon 93 and 87-octane gas.

Showers - The showers are located in the North Paddock Main concession building restrooms.  Please be considerate of your compatriots regarding all water use.  Please do not leave faucets running or waste water in any way.

Gate hours - The main gate will generally be open from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. unless other arrangements have been made

Power - There is limited electrical power available.  The standard 20 amp duplex plugs are $10.  The 30 amp "shore" power for motor homes and large rigs/trailers will be available at $25 for the duration of the event.  VIR personnel will tag lines and collect the fees.

ATV's, golf carts, and bicycles - Use of ATV's, golf carts, pit carts, and bicycles is a fact of life in the track paddocks.  Common sense and care must be applied to their use.  Children should not operate or "learn to drive" at VIR.  Bicycle use will be tolerated as long as it is done safely.  Children (under 16) should be discouraged from riding bikes in the paddock.  Rollerblades, bicycles, and golf carts maybe permitted on the course following the end of the day's activities if time allows.

Noise - Unmuffled engines must not be run between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m..

Fireworks and weapons - Fireworks and guns are strictly prohibited anywhere on grounds.

Alcohol - To comply with our State and County operating permits VIR can not allow anyone to bring in alcoholic beverages.  Coolers will be permitted for personal use with no restrictions.  Beer and wine will be available for sale at our concession stands, but they must be consumed within our posted area.