Want to Race?

What Do I Do First?
If you have already decided you would like to have a go at grasstrack racing, you have probably already been to an event and got a rough idea of what is involved.

The first step would be to approach someone - either an official, or a rider - at a convenient time, and ask some of the questions you have been dying to ask! Don't worry, we're a friendly bunch!

What Do I Need?
Having now established some idea of what is involved, you will want to find out what equipment you will need, especially safety wear, and whether you can hire equipment initially, or not. You will also need to join a club! Obviously, we would welcome your application to join our organisation!

Below are the complete Formula Grasstrack Association regulations regarding machine specifications. (Please feel free to print this page for studying at your leisure, if you wish!). If you would like more information please don't hesitate to contact our Secretary, who will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. You can do this by either e-mail, or telephone. If choosing to enquire via e-mail, please include the questions you would like answered in your e-mail text. For contact e-mail or phone number details, please visit our contacts page.

FORMULA GRASSTRACK
AS FROM 8/2/09

UNLESS STATED – MACHINE SPECIFICATION IS AS A.C.U. GRASSTRACK RULES

HONDA ENGINE

A STANDARD STREET LEGAL 100cc- 125cc SINGLE CYLINDER, TWO VALVE 4 – STROKE, AIRCOOLED.

STANDARD SPECIFICATION IS AS MANUFACTURERS HANDBOOK i.e. BORE 56mm. 

STROKE 49.5mm.  comp ratio 9.5 : 1 etc.

NO ENGINES DESIGNED FOR OFF ROAD USE TO BE USED e.g. XR RANGE

NO INTERCHANGING OF PARTS THAT WOULD ALTER STANDARD SPECIFICATION OF ENGINE

RE: HANDBOOK.

RECOMMENDED MODELS CG. CB. XL. RS.

CARBURETTOR

ANY MAKE OF CARBURETTOR.

GEAR BOX

STANDARD RATIOS ONLY.

NO CLOSE RATIO GEARS.

GEARS TO BE FITTED AS STANDARD WITH MODEL.

NO PINIONS TO BE LEFT OUT OF GEAR BOX, THE FULL CLUSTER MUST BE FITTED.

IGNITION

ANY TYPE INCLUDING ELECTRONIC.

ROTOR & STATOR PLATE MAY BE REMOVED.

FUEL

PETROL      NORMAL PUMP GRADE.

 METHANOL IS NOT ALLOWED.

TYRES

SENIOR AND JUNIORS

GRASSTRACK/SPEEDWAY/TRIALS PATTERN TYRES ONLY.

TRIALS TYRE PATTERN AS ACU HANDBOOK.

USE OF MOTORCROSS TYPE TYRES IS PROHIBITED.

MAXIMUM TYRE WIDTH 3.75 INCHES.

SIZE TO BE DISPLAYED ON TYRE.

NO TYRE CUTTING IN ANY FORM WILL BE ALLOWED.

CADETS AND CUBS

MAY USE ANY TREAD TYRE TO SUIT SMALL WHEELS UNDER 18”

FRAME FORKS & BRAKES

AS ACU REGULATIONS.

WHEELS & HUBS

ANY MAKE   -   22 INCH MAXIMUM REAR

                     23 INCH MAXIMUM FRONT

FRONT WHEEL MUST NOT BE SMALLER THAN THE REAR.

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Classes and Number Plate Colours

Class Age Group Plate Colour Number Colour Cadets 6-9 years. White Black    Cubs 9-12 years. Red White   Juniors 12-16 years. Green White   Seniors over 16 years. Black White

Promoting Clubs: Wrekin B.G.T.C. and Whitchurch M.C.C.

Any Queries Please Contact the FGA via our Contacts page.