The Formula

The formula system of racing is aimed at mixing riders from different age groups dependant on results through the season to make closer and more competitive racing. There will be 4 categories (formulas 1, 2, 3 and 4). At the start of the season riders will be split, 15 years + (Formula 1) and the remainder equally into 3 more formulas dependant on rider entry numbers.

Points will be awarded for both moto positions and finals, with the top qualifying riders from moto’s getting the 1st pick in the main event. After racing the top 2 riders in formulas 3 and 4 will move up into the next formula and the bottom 2 riders in formulas 2 and 3 will move down to the lower category for the next event. If their are 4 riders in a class then 2 riders only will be subject to moving formula, the top and bottom rider only where applicable.

After the last event the riders will not move formulas and will remain in that category for final series rankings. Riders who join the series midway will be put into the formula that they would have ridden in based on age if joining at the start.

Dates

19th December
9th January
30th January
27th February
6th March

Series Points

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Moto 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
F1 final 44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30
F2 final 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22
F3 final 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14
F4 final 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6

SUMMER COACHING SCHEMES

Ramsey BMX is happy to announce the track will be closed from 1000 - 1400hrs on the 12th, 13th, 23d and 24th of August. Happy the tracks closed? Yes.
We have joined together with the Sport Development Unit and will be offering 4 introdoction to BMX racing days for 8 - 11 and 12 - 15 year olds.

There are still places available, contact MSR on 688558 for more details.

Coaching

Its now May, the first round of the club series has been and gone , the first national has happened with Colin making the main event and other great rides from the youth. This weekend saw the Sleepwell Hotels sponsored Youth Tour happen around the island so we thought we'd give racing a miss, instead Brian Barton, who works for British Cycling and has BMX in his blood came over to do a couple of coaching sessions.

Focusing on basic bike handling skills and giving the kids homework they can practice anywhere even when they can't make the track. The only big crash of the weekend was Juan "last time I get talked into demonstrating" Watney, cheers Brian. For more pics check out facebook.

The next round of racing is at Ramsey next Sunday, with signing on at 1030 and racing from 1130.

See you all then

Its that time of year again

Okay riders, random start, riders ready, watch the gate...

There will be a 'come and try it' style open day at Ramsey track tomorrow (Sunday 11th April from around 11.30/12.00) - tell your friends!

The gate will be running and the sun will be shining (in intervals) - see, so come and get some practice in and throw down some style.The Lions Club will also be officially handing over the club hut at around 2.00pm. Hope to see as many club members and new faces as possible.

The official first race of the season is Sunday the 18th April!!!

Thanks DREAMCATCHER

On Saturday we took delivery of some new equipment for the club, courtesy of the Manx Radio Dream Catcher Appeal.The application was made to the charity to increase participation at the club, to give new riders a chance of having a go on a race bike and to give current riders the option to try out a size up before buying. We were given a DK expert race bike, as well as 2 intense junior bikes and an intense mini xl.We also collected 6 full face helmets and 6 pairs of gloves to make sure riders coming along to try out the sport are well protected.For more pictures check out our facebook page.