Rider Requirements - Protect Yourself

1) Medical insurance.
2) Damage free DOT or SNELL full-face helmet with face shield.
3) Riding boots that fully cover the ankle.
4) Gauntlet style gloves with full wrist coverage.
Must be at least 18 years of age; approved riders ages 13-17 may participate upon approval. See Track Day Info.
One or two piece leathers that zip together (zip together with 50% minimum zipper contact), Ballistic nylon suits; back protectors are highly recommended.

Bike Preparation

Bike Preparation - “Bike must be in good working order”

1) All riders’ bikes must meet the technical requirements and sign off that you have! It is on your honor, although we may do a few random bike checks. If you fail, you will need to comply and if you can’t, you will NOT receive a refund.
2) Tires and brakes must be in good condition. Tires should be at least 75% of new condition and make sure your tires have enough air. Check your air pressures, it may be lower for a trackday; check with your tire vendor.
3) All glass, headlight, turn signals, and plastic lenses must be taped over or removed. Mirrors must be taped or turned down (mirror faces down to the ground)
4) If your bike has a center stand, you must remove, unless you receive a prior approval.
5) Bikes will NO LONGER be required to use water or water wetter or a non-ethyl glycol based anti-freeze/coolant.
6) Bikes must display the assigned rider number on the front of the bike (upper fairing or screen) in either white or black at least 6 inches in size. It is optional to have numbers on the rear section of the bike.
7) Brakes in good working order with at least 50% of your pad life remaining.
8) License plate removed (plates are sharp!).
9) Throttle must be self closing (snaps back)

Organizational Rules – Let’s be civilized!

1) Alcohol and other intoxicants are forbidden before and during the event; alcohol is permitted after the last checkered flag of the day.
2) Any rider found in possession of such substances at ZARS will be immediately ejected, forfeit monies paid for track days and be barred from further attendance for 6 months. If the substance is a narcotic or other dangerous drug, the rider will be permanently barred from any future courses with ZARS.
3) Any rider who creates a disruption to the point that it interferes with the regular operation of a course will be subject to ejection.
4) ZARS reserves the right to refuse admission to any individual. Any individual denied permission to attend a track event will receive a refund unless the denial is for one of the reasons specified in this policy statement.
5) Riders ejected from any ZARS Course forfeit any and all monies paid to ZARS.
6) Children under the age of 16 may not operate any motorized vehicle, whether it is a scooter or car.
7) When arriving or leaving BIR, we ask that you drive within the speeds limits and respectfully in the area surrounding BIR. 6) Children under the age of 16 may not operate any motorized vehicle, whether it is a scooter or car.
7) No one is allowed out on the track at anytime for photos or to assist a rider. The only persons allowed on the track is our staff and regiseterd participants in the event during their designated sessions. Do not cross fences or barriers, including any that may not be properly set up.

Brainerd/Mid America Motorplex Rules - Let’s minimize all risk

1) Riders may only enter the track under the approval of the gate staff.
2) Riders exiting the track into the pit area or paddocks may only re-enter the track under the approval of the gate staff.
3) Riders who ride off the course may only re-enter the track with the approval of a corner worker.
4) Any rider who crashes may not directly re-enter the track. That rider must wait for the crash vehicle to bring the bike back to the pit area during a break. If bike is “ride-able,” rider must wait for a corner worker approval to bring bike back into the parking area.
5) No rider may, at any time, ride in such a manner as to endanger life or limb of other riders, guest, staff, and instructors or control riders. Such riding includes blatant violation of flag conditions as displayed by corner workers. Riders who act in such manner and are reported to track staff will be ejected from the course, without exception or appeal.
6) Only the registered rider may ride on the track during ride sessions.
7) Any rider observed riding recklessly in the parking area may be ejected from the event. However, warnings will be given wherever possible for minor rule violations. Remember, we're here to have a good time and learn how to become better street riders, not police our riders every moment of every event.
8) If you are on the driving course on a liter bike or of similar size and have bikes piling up behind you, we ask that you allow the riders to pass.
Passing rules:
It is the responsibility of the overtaking rider to make a clean pass. The rider being passed has the right of way and should not react any differently while being passed.
Novice- No passing in any corner, except turns 1 and 2 on the outside (1 and 2 are fairly straight). The passing rider must be at least 2 bike lengths from the rider they are passing.
Intermediate- Passing is allowed throughout the track, except on the inside of the corners. The passing rider must be at least 2 bike lengths from the rider they are passing.
Advanced- Passing is allowed throughout the track.
10) Control Riders:
We have dedicated dedicated instructors who have a tremendous amount of experience and are highly qualified. Control Riders assist riders on the track and “police” the track to ensure that all riders are riding within their own limits and following the ruled. See hand signals you may see from a control rider listed below in procedures.
11) No wheelies or stunts at anytime.
12) No stopping on the track at anytime. If you are coming up on an incident, don’t’ stop and help, reduce your speed.
Remember, this is not racing, there is no checkered flag!

Exiting the Track- Must READ for ALL!

Here is an illustration all must review.
1. Signal your intent to exit before 7 with a raised left hand.
2. Stay to the far left side of the track all the way around turn 8. Please continue at a safe pace, but don't dawdle. There are riders still continuing on track and other riders that may be exiting with the intent to ride through the pits and rejoin.
3. Exit through the 2 cones on the far left of turn 9 and continue following the track exit lines into the pits.
4. Once in pit lane stay to the far left if exiting and the far right if re-entering the track.

Instructor/Control Riders Hand Signals- Learn ‘em

Pat on tail: “Follow me”
Arm waving past: “OK to pass”
Arm moving up and down: “Slow down”
Point to the line on the track: “Follow and try this line”
Tap on their tail section: “Move in behind/move off line”

Corner Workers/Flags- Know ‘em

There will be cornerworkers positioned at strategic points around the track to monitor for potential hazards, should any situation occur. They will be armed with flags and radios to alert you of any hazards. Cornerworkers are essential. Corner workers monitor all activity on the track and are responsible for maintaining a safe environment. What he or she says, goes. The flags they will use are as follows:

Yellow Flag: Displayed at the problem corner and possibly the one before. Be extra cautious! Something has happened up ahead. Back off a little, but don’t stop! Be prepared to change your line. You do not need to put a hand up on the yellow flag.

Waiving Yellow Flag: Displayed at the problem corner and possibly the one before. Take extra caution. Back off slightly and be prepared. No passing is allowed until you are past the situation.

Red Flag: Displayed at all stations. The session is over due to an unsafe situation. Slow down smoothly and bring your bike into the pits. At the last corner station, if the red flag is displayed, this will indicate that the session has ended. Riders will need to continue at speed until about half way to exit the track, then progressively start to slow down until you get to pit in. If you were to roll off too suddenly, you could get hit by someone behind you.

Black Flag pointed at you: The flag will be displayed, then rolled up and pointed at you as you go by a cornerworker and/or at start/finish. The flag will be shown if something is wrong with your bike. Get off the racing line and bring your bike into the next safe area or exit the track. Your bike may be leaking oil, etc., so it is very important you stay away from the line where everybody will be. If the rolled up black flag is only at the last corner station, it means that you may be in the wrong group or it is a behavioral problem. Please exit and pull in and report to the “check-in” area.