You will have to go thru Tech before your 1st on track session for the school. The Tech requirements are similar to CCS race requirements - but not quite as stringent. After you complete the school you will be able to get your race license and be assigned your race number. You will then have to re-tech yourbike to CCS race standards and your bike must be in ready to race condition (meeting all safety requirements and with your race number clearly displayed). If your bike doesn't pass CCS tech requirements you will be told to fix the things that didn't pass and come back to Tech and try again. You will not be allowed on the track for practice sessions or races until your bike passes.
One thing to remember about your race numbers - what looks good to you with your bike sitting still from 5 or 10' away doesn't count. It needs to be clearly legible from 100' away with your bike moving at over 100mph. That's the true test of what's needed. Unfortunately, what looks really cool most times won't cut it. It's more a case of the simpler the better.
I cant remember if you mentioned it or not but unfortunately, a lot of bikes produced in the last 3-5 years and most of the current MW bikes create a real challenge to display the number on the nose of your bike because of the cutout for air ducts.
The best part about all of this is that just about everyone in the paddock has had to deal with these same issues and is willing to help you find a solution that will work.
I should be working in Tech during the practice sessions at BHF this weekend. If you have any questions look me up and I'll be glad to help out any way I can.
Rick 'aka Burt Munro'
