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As discussed in our previous episode, the 2 and 3 wheeler motorsport is governed by the International Federation viz. Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland popularly known as “FIM” in motorsport circles. For more information visit www.fim-live.com.
In FIM it is called “CR” Circuit Racing.
In India, however, both 2,3, 4 wheeler motorsport is governed by the FMSCI. Visit www.fmsci.co.in.
FIM defines Circuit as follows :
“A closed course, permanent or non-permanent, where the course itself starts and finishes at the same point, built or adapted specifically for motorcycling racing.”
Racing can be defined as
“Racing on a Circuit with mass start. The winner is the first rider to reach the chequered flag, which falls once the designated number of race laps or a time limit has been completed. Most meetings comprise practise sessions, qualifying and at least one race.”
Just like all 4 W drivers dream of F1, all 2W riders dream of MotoGP !
In India, the 2W Circuit Racing is confined to the purpose built racing tracks in Chennai @ the Madras International Circuit, Coimbatore @ Kari Motor Speedway and Noida @ Buddh International Circuit.
Minimum & Maximum Age:
In India, the 2W Racing FMSCI Competition Licence is issued after the rider celebrates his / her 15th Birthday. Moreover, the competitor’s foot must be able to reach the floor when normally seated on the motorcycle.
The limit for the maximum age finishes at the end of the year in which the rider reaches the age of 50.
STEP 1 :
It is very important that a rider trains himself/herself under a Racing Academy. While the FMSCI has stopped accreditation of 2W Racing Academies, the below Racing Academies are recognized by the Promoter / Organiser of the only 2W Racing National Championship in India viz. Madras Motor Sports Club.
They are (in Alphabetical Order)
Apex Racing Academy
AS Motor Racing Academy
California Superbike School
Coimbatore Racing Academy
Gusto Racing Academy
Honda Racing Academy
MMSC Training School
Rajini Academy for Competitive Racing
Ten 10 Racing Academy
TVS Racing Training Academy
The FMSCI requires a Member Club to issue a recommendatory letter to the FMSCI before issue of 2W Racing Licence and normally the Member Club would require you to undergo training from any of the above academies before they issue the recommendatory letter. There are various levels of training. You may contact the above academies and learn more about the levels and the cost.
STEP 2 :
Having undergone training, its time to apply for FMSCI Competition Licence. FMSCI Competition licence is issued for accounting year i.e. 1st April – 31st March. Its online @ lic.fmsci.co.in.
There are various types of licences.
1) Grassroot One Event
2) Grassroot One Year
3) One event
4) National – 2W Racing Restricted
5) National – 2W Racing Full
In India, there are various levels (Status) of 2W Racing Competitions. I will try to explain in simple terms.
Grassroots : Basically for new comers.
Closed : Closed for their Club Members only.
Closed Invitation : Closed for their Club Members, but also open for few invitees.
Open : Open for all, not limited to club members alone.
National : Open for all at the National Level.
Challenge, Cups, Series, League etc : Normally many rounds are held, participants earn points in every round depending on their position in that round and at the end of all rounds, the participant with the highest points is declared the winner of the Challenge, Cup, Series etc. Please note that they are not called “Champions” but “Winners”.
National Challenge, Cups, Series, Leagues etc. : Similar to the above, but the winner is declared as “National Winner” “Indian Winner” etc.
National Championship : As the name suggests, highest level of competition. Many rounds are normally held, participants earn points in all the rounds depending on their positions and at the end, the participant with the highest points is declared the “National Champion”.
There are other status like International etc. which we will discuss later.
So, the licence is linked to the status.
Status : Grass Root
Licence : Only Grass root licence is allowed either one event (that is valid only for that event) or one year (that is valid for all grass root events in that year).
Status : Closed, Closed Invitation, Open
Licence : Minimum One event licence is required (valid for that event) or ClubSport (Valid for all Closed, Closed Invitation and Open events in that year).
Status : National, Challenge, Cups, Series, Leagues, National Championship
Licence : Minimum National level licence is required.
But how does one know what event is happening, when, where, what is the status of that event etcJust visit fmsci.co.in >> Calendar menu. Here you can find out the date, venue, status, organisers etc. You may filter the events based on Status, Category, Period, Type etc. Very flexible.
2025 Cost of 2W Racing Licences:
1) Grass Root One Event : Rs.100/= (inclusive of GST)
2) Grass Root One Year : Rs.300/= (inclusive of GST)
3) One Event : Rs.250/= (inclusive of GST
4) National – 2W Racing Restricted : Rs.1,250/= (inclusive of GST)
5) National – 2W Racing Full : Rs.2,000/= (inclusive of GST)
To apply for Restricted and Full, as already explained, you need an FMSCI Member Club recommendation letter, which they normally issue, if you contact them with the training certificate.
So, what’s the difference between Restricted and Full Licence?
If you are a new comer, you are normally issued a Restricted Licence which means that you can take part only in Stock Class (Group D) wherein the modifications to the bike are very limited.
Full licence entails you to take part in Modified classes like Pro Stock, Super Sport etc. The full licence is issued to a person who has taken part in minimum 3 speed events with restricted licence or should have completed Pro levels in Training.
OK now you
1) Know how to get training in competitive racing
2) Know the different status of competitions
3) Know the various types of licences
4) Know its costs
5) Know where to apply for licence
6) Know where to look for & find details of various 2W racing events that is being organized
Ready for the next step to take part in the 2W Racing competition, and prove your mettle ?
Here is how.
1) Identify the event.
2) Write to the organisers and ask for Supplementary Regulations – The rules and regulations of the particular event.
3) Read and understand ( It may be little difficult in the beginning, but you will start understanding it when you start taking part and liaising with the organisers, fellow competitors etc.)
4) It should specify the Opening of Entries and Closing of Entries.
5) It should specify where you can get the Entry Form.
6) It should specify the various Groups & Classes that are available. Groups are like Stock, Super Stock, Pro Stock, Super Sport Indian etc. and classes are like 131-165 cc. So in a Group there may be one or more classes.
7) It should specify the entry fees.
8) Fill in the Entry Form and submit it before the Close of Entries along with entry fee.
Rules & Regulations
You must read & understand :
1) General Prescriptions : Contains definitions, various officials involved, their duties & responsibilities, how the events are run, the various areas involved in racing like pits, paddock etc., the various flag signals, the various marshals post, start of race, interruption of race, restart, stop, finish etc.
2) Disciplinary & Arbitration Code : As the name suggests, the behaviour of a competitor, how to protest, appeal in case you notice violations etc.
3) Technical Regulations : There may be more than one, normally divided in to Groups and what modifications are allowed to be done in a bike.
Visit: www.fmsci.co.in >> Regulations >> 2W Prescriptions / Regulations >> 2W Racing
Basic safety clothing requirement:
It is compulsory that each rider must begin each race event with at least a complete set of undamaged safety equipment.
A complete set of safety equipment shall contain:
a) Crash Helmet
b) Leather Suit, 1-piece
c) Leather Gloves
d) Boots
e) Back Protector
f) Chest Protector
The equipment must be worn, correctly fastened, at all times during on-track activity (training, practice, qualifying,warm up and race).
I have tried to explain in as much details as possible but if you ask me if that is all, the answer is a big NO.
If you have any specific query, you may ask, will try to address the same.
All the best to our future MOTOGP Riders !
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