DQ7 Rules and Regulations 2025
DQ7 - These rules are to be read in conjunction with the NORA Motorsport code of Practice for Cross Country and are in addition to and not instead of.
Thank you for taking the time to read the following rules and regulations. These are in place for the safety of riders and spectators. We wish you all an enjoyable weekend’s racing.
MINIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
Engine lanyard kill switch attached to rider.
Full face helmet in full working order with the ACU gold sticker.
Race boots, Goggles & Gloves.
Goggles to be the Roll Off type no Tear Offs are permitted to be used under any circumstances.
Body armour and neck braces are strongly advised.
Number boards MUST be fitted to the rear of your quad and be clearly visible from both sides of the ATV (fin style ). It is to our benefit that we have a physical way of knowing who you are in case incidents on the track. Should there be a problem with our transponder timing then the track time keepers can still register you on the system.
You are permitted to push your machine over the finish line up to a maximum of 30 minutes after the chequered flag has signalled the end of the race, no outside assistance is permitted. If you receive a marshal tow you can only return to the pits, you will not be allowed to cross the finish line. All repairs after a tow-back must be performed in the pits in order for the rider to restart the race and be included in the results. The Chequered flag signals the end of the race, if you are in the pits when the chequered flag is dropped you will DNF, no rider shall be permitted to leave the pits after the Chequered flag.
EVENT CONTACT: Chris Scotland 07989 609727 or Mark Maybury 07768 706121
RACE CLERK: Chris Scotland
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS: This event is held under NORA Motorsport Cross Country Code.
LICENCE: All competitors must hold an official NORA Licence or you will have to purchase a Day Licence at £ 15.00, you will not be permitted to race without one.
OFFICIALS: Chris Scotland & Mark Maybury
TECHNICAL CONTROL OFFICER: Chris Scotland
TIMING/RACE CONTROL: Rogue Racer
FIRST AID: GWP Medical.
CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER: Charlotte Scotland
DQ7 Event SECRETARY: Charlotte Scotland email : membdqracing@aol.com
BOOKING IN/MARSHAL CONTROL: Mark Maybury
BOOKING ON: Entries are currently available through the Nora92 website. Day entries will be available at an extra cost of £40 per entry.
CANCELLATION: The promoters reserve the right to alter, abandon or postpone the meeting, or part of it, if circumstances beyond their control make it necessary.
TRANSPONDERS: Transponders are available to hire for the weekend at a cost of £15. This is payable to the signing on team. You will be issued with a ticket/receipt. You then collect the transponder from the timing tent, in exchange for your ticket. A £20 deposit or your NORA Licence card will be issued back to you when you return your transponder. If you have your own my laps transponder, this can be taken as a deposit also. Please remember to return your transponder after use.
CAMPING: Camping is available from 15:00 on Friday 23rd May 2025 till Monday 26th May 2025. Please do not arrive before the allotted time as you will need be shown to your pit area by a marshal. Pit/camping areas cannot be reserved. If you are riding as a team, you will be allocated space to camp behind your team mate, to allow use of the same pit area. If you want to camp next to friends, please arrive together. Mini, Evo and Fun Race rider’s, will have a separate camping/pit area as they don’t need to use the pit lanes.
The gates will close at 12:00pm on Saturday and re-open at 18:00. If you are un-able to arrive before 12:00 on Saturday, please don’t arrive before 18:00 on Saturday evening as marshals will need to be available to escort you to your pit lane area.
All YOUTH rider's must be signed on before 8:00am Saturday. EVO & FUN RACE RIDERS NEED TO BE ONSITE AND SIGNED ON BEFORE 12:00pm SATURDAY.
CLASSES
MINI CLASSES : 5 - 13 YEARS
YOUTH CLASSES : 8 - 16 YEARS
ADULT CLASSES : 15 YEARS AND OVER
EVO CLASS : MACHINE 2004 AND OLDER ( ADULT )
FUN RACE : 15 YEARS AND OVER
RIDER NUMBERS
These will be issued by Nora92, in order of entry. You must display the race number you are provided with. Boards can be any colour.
IRON MAN 2X4 ( ONE RIDER, ONE QUAD )
IRON MAN 4X4 ( ONE RIDER, ONE QUAD )
IRON LADY 2X4 & 4X4 ( ONE LADY, ONE QUAD )
IRON QUAD 2X4 ( ONE QUAD, TWO RIDERS )
IRON QUAD 4X4 ( ONE QUAD, TWO RIDERS )
4X4 TEAM, (TWO QUADS, TWO RIDERS )
2X4 TEAM ( TWO QUADS, TWO RIDERS )
LADIES TEAM ( ONE/TWO QUADS, TWO RIDERS )
EVO QUAD ( ONE RIDER, ONE QUAD)
IRON YOUTH A 250CC HYBRID INCLUDING ALL WATER COOLED ENGINES (ONE RIDER, ONE QUAD )
IRON YOUTH B 250CC AIR COOLED ( ONE RIDER, ONE QUAD )
IRON YOUTH C UP TO 150CC AIR COOLED ( ONE RIDER, ONE QUAD )
YOUTH TEAM A 250CC -250CC HYBRID ( TWO RIDERS, ONE OR TWO QUADS )
YOUTH TEAM B 125CC - 150CC ( TWO RIDERS, ONE OR TWO QUADS )
MINI QUAD A 90CC - 110CC ( ONE RIDER, ONE QUAD )
MINI QUAD B 50CC - 80CC ( ONE RIDER, ONE QUAD )
FUN RACE WITH FANCY DRESS 50CC - 110CC ( ONE ADULT RIDER, ONE QUAD ) Helmet and boots still required!
EVENT RUNNING
Friday 23rd May
15:00 Gates open
17:00 - 18:00 Signing on
Saturday 24th May 2025
7:30 - 12:00 Signing on and peg picking
8:15 Youth rider’s briefing
8:30 Youth classes sighting lap then peg order line up.
9:00 Youth classes race, Le man start ( run across to quad ) 11:30 Youth classes chequered flag.
12:15 Mini rider’s briefing
12:30 Mini quad A and B sighting lap then peg order line up
13:00 Mini quad A and B race Le man start ( run across to quad )
14:00 Mini quad A and B chequered flag.
14:30 Evo race, rider’s briefing
14:40 Evo sighting lap and peg line up
15:00 Evo Le man race start ( run to your quad )
16:00 Evo race chequered flag
16:10 Fun race, rider briefing and sighting lap
16:30 Fun race Le man start
17:00 Fun race chequered flag
17:30 Presentation
18:00 Gates open for late arrivals
18:30 - 19:30 Signing on for late arrivals
Sunday 25th May 2025
8:15 DQ7 rider’s briefing.
8:30 Sighting lap for the DQ7 main event and peg order line up
9:30 Le man start ( run across to quad )
16:30 Chequered flag
17:30 Presentation
The chequered flag will drop on the lead rider of the race, after the clock has counted down to zero.
Please note, that all DQ7 main event riders will need to have signed on for the event on Saturday. There is no signing on Sunday morning. This is a weekend festival and we need all riders to arrive at their pit/camping area by Saturday. Late arrivals who arrive Saturday evening, must be signed on by 19:30 or you will not be permitted to race. Exceptional circumstances can sign on and be shown to their pit lane at the Clerk of course discretion on Sunday morning. This needs to be arranged prior to the event via phone. Chris Scotland 07989 609727 or Mark Maybury 07768 706121.
SIGNING ON
Friday 23rd 17:00 - 18:00
Saturday 24th 7:00 - 12:00, then 18:30 - 19:30
Sunday 25th NO SIGNING ON
Refuelling
Refuelling of your machine is only permitted in your pit area. Rider’s must dismount their machine and turn off the engine before any refuelling can take place. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. We highly recommend riders have a small fire extinguisher in their pit area, however a number of fire extinguishers will be provided by the event committee.
Pit area - 5mph only
In the event that you are towed back to your pit area, all repairs by your mechanics, can only be carried out in your pit area. A rider can carry out simple repairs on their own machine at track side but aren’t allowed any outside assistance. A rider can also return to their pit area on foot to collect any parts needed but no outside assistance is permitted. Once the chequered flag has dropped, this signals the end of the race and you are not permitted to leave the pit area.
Transponder change over ( Teams with 2 quads )
If you are riding in a team, you will need to swap the transponder from one bike to the other. For this event, we will not be using traditional “mylaps” transponders. The transponders are a small disc that is cable tied to your machine so YOU WILL NEED EXTRA CABLE TIES AND SNIPS/SHARP KNIFE to quickly swap from one bike to the other.
RIDERS & SPECTATORS: There is to be NO riding in the paddock area other than taking your quad to the race line up and to return it to your pit area at race finish. You must wear your helmet at all times when you are riding your quad.
Push Bikes or E Bikes are only allowed, no motorised vehicles will be permitted on site during the race weekend.
Would all spectators (family / friends of the riders) please refrain from walking on the track during the race. This is for your safety as well as the riders.
Please take your rubbish home as no bins are provided. This venue is on farmland so please be mindful. Ensure that you pick up after your dog as this is extremely harmful to animals who maybe grazing after we have vacated the venue.
Pressure washing your quad is not permitted.
We wish you all an enjoyable weekend of racing and cannot wait to see you all at the gates.
DQ7 Event Committee.
