F40 rules question

[james-redsv]

Im turning 40 on 7/2/04 :o :o, 40 already :o :o, so with that being the middle of the race season can I start in March racing in the F40 class or do I have to wait until I actually turn 40 in july? Does anyone know?

[ninelives59]

you have to wait until your 40 th b-day

[EX#996]

Actually the rule changed last year but never made it into the book.  If you turn 40 during the first part of the year 01/01 through 06/30, you can run F40.  If not, you have to wait until you are actually that age.

I hope this helps.

Dawn   :)

[r6_philly]

if that is the case, you just missed the class by 2 days  ;D

[james-redsv]

Since im only 2 days off maybe they will let me slide in at the begining of the season. ;) They dont enforce the fuel rules either so i might have a chance. None of you F40 guys would protest me would you? ;D

[charliev]

How bout a f50 class? I didn't start RR till i was 50. :)

[Mark Bernard]

Since im only 2 days off maybe they will let me slide in at the begining of the season. ;) They dont enforce the fuel rules either so i might have a chance. None of you F40 guys would protest me would you? ;D

Wanna bet on that?  >:( :o ;)

[FullMoonRacing]

Since im only 2 days off maybe they will let me slide in at the begining of the season. ;) They dont enforce the fuel rules either so i might have a chance. None of you F40 guys would protest me would you? ;D

...and if they've already slid the date from "begin of season" to June 30, and they slide the date to July 02 - why not slide it to August.  In fact, if you're going to turn 40 before you quit racing, why not have the date slid ALLLLLLL the way out?  

[Mark Bernard]

Actually the rule changed last year but never made it into the book.  If you turn 40 during the first part of the year 01/01 through 06/30, you can run F40.  If not, you have to wait until you are actually that age.

I hope this helps.

Dawn   :)

I know what the proposed change is and Karl and I have both talked to Kevin and Tiff on this and I will tell you like I told them... The "written rules" simply state that... "all participants in Formula 40 must be at least 40 years of age (amateur and expert divisions)" Tiff told me at Gateway that the rules commitie didn't really realize what was being asked of them with the proposed rule change and she said that it was a mistake to change the rules to allow someone thats 39 1/2 to run the class. I would contact Tiff to make sure... But I am pretty certan that the rules have stayed the same. Gotta be 40 to run in this class. PERIOD. Tiff... whats the call on this from the main office?

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

Since im only 2 days off maybe they will let me slide in at the begining of the season. ;) They dont enforce the fuel rules either so i might have a chance. None of you F40 guys would protest me would you? ;D

I'm "Schocked" that you would even ask... ;)

[oldguy]

I vote for a F50 class too! I didn't start roadracing until I was 57. Wait a minute, I am 57! I just started road racing. No, you can't race with me.... wait till your 40, there's enough of you young whippersnappers in our class. PROTEST!  ;D

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

Hey Doug.  You made that post at 3:33! ;D  Thanks for the nod! ;)