2016 CMRA Rule Book Posted!

[Jeremy Harvey]

Can Groms just use their stock tail light? Half of them are still on and visible under the tape most of the time anyway.

Ok after giving it some thought I'm going to back off of the "no OEM taillights allowed". OEM tail lights that are integrated (flush with the surface of the tailsection) into the tailsection will be allowed. However the lens must be covered with a clear film. I'll put together a Technical Bulletin today to outline what will be allowed and guidelines for rain lights.

Does the stock Grom tail light fall into the integrated tail section rule? Obviously, the brake light function would have to be disabled, but I think the stock tail light on a Grom would be a nice allowance.

[Walter Walker]

Does the stock Grom tail light fall into the integrated tail section rule? Obviously, the brake light function would have to be disabled, but I think the stock tail light on a Grom would be a nice allowance.

Yes but it must be covered with clear vinyl.

[Jeremy Harvey]

Thank you, Walter!

[Nick Hutter]

Sorry to beat the horse on the red light topic. Does the light have to be removed/ turned off if the race is deemed dry?

[Walter Walker]

Sorry to beat the horse on the red light topic. Does the light have to be removed/ turned off if the race is deemed dry?

It must be turned off in dry conditions.

[Jesse Davis]

do aftermarket lights have to be covered in clear film?

[Walter Walker]

do aftermarket lights have to be covered in clear film?

Yes if it has any kind of lens on it

[Shane Zelm]

Clearly there are several issues with this new rule. Maybe this year should be a trial year and the real rule go into effect next year. I know it's not a complicated thing to do, but with so much confusion it seems reasonable to give it some thought.

[Alan Etheredge]

.... Maybe this year should be a trial year ....

Just IMHO but one of the best ways to conduct a most productive "trial" in this specific situation is to

• Invoke the rule
• See what innovative ideas racers come up with
• Let the officials exercise lattitude and good judgment (e.g. not 'DQ' anyone for an honest first effort if they take steps to correct 'fails' next time out)
• Everyone apply lessons learned to refine both their implementation and the rule

By invoking the rule you get broadest participation in the "trial".

With everyone participating it increases the chances that one or several bright racers will come-up with the "Eureka! That's it! An easy KISS solution!" to the benefit of all.

After all, this isn't anything that involves budget-busting cost, irreversible machine modification, nor does it have any impact at all on competitive advantage. But getting on-board with the idea just might save any of y'all from an ***-packing or worse.

Just IMHO.

... and if you believe in an ironic sort of Karma, by invoking the rule we'll not have a single wet event all season ...

[Christopher Corder]

The more trouble this is, the less likely it is to ever rain on a race weekend next year.