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Here at M.I.K., we thrive on the adrenaline of racing. We are constantly looking to up the ante and offer thrilling new experiences for our patrons. From faster OVAL NIGHTS to new RC CARS or POCKET BIKE RACING- we've got the speed you need!
Pocket Bike Racing
Current League Standings
MIK Pocketbike Winter Race Series results through 3/11/2007. One race remains.
Davide: 32 Joey: 28 Mark: 21 Doug: 12 Eddie: 12 Tony: 10 John: 4
Winter Racing Series, 2006-2007
MIK-WRS
Who: Anyone with a pocket bike and the desire to race.
What: An indoor pocket bike racing series on a 9-turn semi-technical road course.
When: The MIK-WRS will run certain Sundays - November to April with a total of six races being run.
Where: Maine Indoor Karting in Scarborough, Maine (1.5 hours North of Boston - Directions)
About the series:
Prizes and cash discounts will be awarded to the over all winner each race month.
Points will be awarded using the MIK League points
- Maximum of 10 riders on track for practice/qualifying and race sessions.
- Track Manager has right to stop racing at anytime for any un-safe rider.
- All pocket bikes MUST have a transponder (Supplied by track) attached to the pocket bike-no transponder-no points. Transponders will be handed out AFTER practice and before qualifying.
- All judgments by the officials are final any rider can protest a decision in writing within 48 hours of the event a decision will be made within 72 hours.
Cost: $45.00 per racer- NO Pit fee, NO visitor fees, NO Entrance fees, NO additional fees.
2006/2007 Schedule:
Race Dates
All races run on Sunday Mornings and start at 8:30 A.M. doors open one hour prior.
- November 19th
- December 10th
- January 14th
- February 18th
- March 11th
- April 8th
Safety:
Pocket bikes will be run on an indoor course where safety is our NUMBER ONE concern-most racers need to go to work or school the next day. It is our PRIORITY to run an injury free series-this is only done by using your head and racing smart. All racers will sign a Waiver form before being allowed into the pits.
ALL Racers UNDER 18 will need a SIGNED PARENTAL WAIVER FORM. NO Racers Under 13 Years OLD. Proof of age for all participants will be requested.
Pocket Bike-Tech Rules
- Production pocket bikes only with these exceptions: Engine should be stock (39-50cc 2-stroke for minimotos).
- Frame & chassis modifications are allowed but still must fall under pocket bike standards.
- Any tire or rim may be run, any sprocket set-up.
- Any front end set-up may be run.
- Any flywheel, spark plug, ignition system or exhaust may be run
- Engines should be in good working order, FREE FROM ANY LEAKS, any leaking of ANY fluids on the track will result in a warning a second warning will result in disqualification with rider on "suspension" for the next race.
- Any fuel may be run as long as it is gasoline-smokeless synthetic 2-stroke oil is advised and recommended.
Safety GEAR
- Full Face Helmet-DOT approved-Preferably SNELL rated.
- Gloves (leather or synthetic)
- Jacket or full race suit (Leather or Synthetic-ARMOR or MESH)
- Pants-(Leather or synthetic) No jeans unless they are motorcycle rated (Dragon, etc.)
- Armor is recommended but OPTIONAL
- Over the ankle boots.
RACING
- After bike and rider have gone through tech. inspection a sticker will be issued and they will be cleared to practice.
- Practice's are run in heats 8 riders per session each session is 8 minutes and each rider will have 2 practice sessions.
- Qualifying-8 riders will qualify from the grid-qualifying is 4 minutes long-best lap time gets pole position for feature race. One second chance qualifier to be offered.
- The feature race is 8 minutes. Everyone runs in the feature according to qualifying time-fastest lap wins overall.
