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FAQ’s

  • How do I join the VRRA?

Very simple, fill out the membership form and send it in…     Membership page

  • What are the rider requirements?

I’ve raced before: If you have raced motorcycles before we will need proof of when and where you last raced.  If its been a while since you squeezed into those leathers you may want to take our yearly school to get you back into the swing of things.

Never been on a track: If you have never raced motorcycles before its not a problem, we have a few options for you:  Take our race course, its held yearly on the Friday of the Quinte TT event held at Shannonville Raceway in Shannonville Ontario which is just outside of the Belleville area.  Make sure to sign up early, spaces go fast…its the best deal in town! Or Take a VRRA  approved training course.

  • How new a bike can I run?

Generally our P4 period ends with the 89 model year, but there are exeptions, have a look at our Rule Book to be sure.

  • What kind of riding equipement do I need?

Follow this link to your answer Equipment

  • What are the helmet requirements?

Must be Snell, BSI 6658 Type A or ECE/22-05 approved and have been built within 7 years of the race you are taking part in.

  • Do I need to have leathers?

Competitors must wear suitable road racing protective equipment consisting of leather gloves,

leather jacket, leather pants, and leather boots to a minimum height of 8 inches from the top of the

sole and overlapping the pants. Two-piece leathers must be zipped together at the waist.

  • Does the VRRA require back protectors?

The use of back protection, either built in or separate, is required.

  • How many classes does the VRRA run?

Depending on the event, between  22 and 25 classes run every race weekends.

  • How many races does the VRRA host?

The VRRA holds 4 race events per season.

  • What tracks does the VRRA race at?

The tracks sometime change from one season to the next, in 2017 we are racing at, Shannonville,Calabogie Motorsport park and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

  • Do I have to run a factory race bike?

No, many of our racers race modified street bikes

  • Does the VRRA have its own riding school?

Yes, see our school info page for more details

  • If I can run a converted street bike what types are allowed?

Pretty much any pre 1990 street machine is legal once modified for track use, we have a member that races a Yamaha Virago

  • Do I need race tires on my bike?

No, street tires are accepted as long as they are in good condition

  • Does the VRRA require parts to be saftey wired?

Yes, have a look at the rule book or constructors sheet for specifics.

  • Does the VRRA require oil catch pans?

Yes we do require oil catch pans for all bikes racing with the VRRA , but some rare exeptions can be made for some 2 stroke machines, better check with our Tech Chairman to be sure.