Monday February 21, 2011 at 11:15am
For attention of Enduro riders:
The procedure in the past for riders stopped for a spot sound test was that riders were given a 10 minute delay allowance, and had to wait until this 10 minute delay allowance had expired before proceeding.
This was very unpopular with riders and organiser’s as it often meant riders circulating well out of sequence, possibly being mixed up with other classes in Special Tests and so on.
For 2011, attention is drawn to the following, which in effect means that a rider receives no delay allowance at a spot sound test, and can proceed immediately it has taken place, but may if they desire, claim a 2 min time allowance at the next Time check. They do not have to do this, and may prefer to stay on original time. If the two minutes are claimed, all further times for the day will be plus two minutes. Below is an extract from the 2011 Standing Enduro Regulations:
Control of Exhaust Sound Level
NB Either the 2 Metre Max or RPM test method is acceptable at an event, however whichever system the sound tester adopts will be the only reading accepted and there will be no opportunity to ask for an alternative method of sound testing
There may be one or more sound level tests taken during the event at any point on the route, as close as practical following a time check or refueling area. Any rider who is required to take this spot test may, if he requires, claim a delay time allowance of TWO minutes at the next check point. If these two minutes is claimed then all following check times for the day will be plus 2 minutes).