What is the Nowra 8Hour?
A Cross Country EnduroX event ran in a Pony Express format that will pit 2 man teams against the best terrain NDMCC has to offer.
Teams will compete on a 20km loop course (approx 40-50 min lap)
the course will be open for inspection all day Saturday
Team rider 1 will start on a grid with a max of 30 riders (total) in a dead engine start. Starts will be staggered at 2 minutes with mixed classes.
Teams must swap riders (and transponder) at each lap (the same bike can be used) if riders cannot swap at each lap the team will be classed as unable to continue and no rider will be able to continue riding
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Checkered flag will be produced to the leading team at the completion of there current lap after a min of 8 hours.
What Classes will be running?
Event is only open to seniors
riders (over 16 years) there will be a max of 90 teams so please enter early to avoid disappointment.
All classes are the combined current age of both team riders
Under 45 Expert
Under 45 Clubman
46 to 60 Expert
46 to 60 Clubman
61 to 80 Expert
61 to 80 Clubman
Over 80
Pro Class
(no ironman class)
Who can ride in the The 8 Hour?
Answer: Anybody but you must be 16 or over
All riders must be members of NDMCC (one day temporary memberships are available to all)
All riders must hold either a current MNSW race licence or purchase a one event licence
Race licence tests and one event licence will be available online
Prizes and Trophies
1st outright team $1000
Trophies will be presented to all place getters in all classes but the pro class
There will be lots of other sponsor prizes in all classes these prizes will be a lucky draw, and drawn at presentation. Winners must be present or prize will be redrawn.
Entry fees?
2 man team entry $260.00
Entry fee includes race fee, transponder hire, lunch voucher, Inaugural 8hour T-shirt and every rider is in the running for great prizes drawn at presentation.
MNSW One event licence per rider if required $55.00
Temporary Membership will be required by any team rider that is not a current NDMCC member $5.00
Overnight camping?
Free camping Saturday and Sunday night gates are locked from 10.00pm to 6.30am Hot showers, toilets and canteen facilities are available. No campfires / naked flame on Sunday from 6.00am until 6.00pm
Does my bike need to pass scrutineering?
Yes in accordance with the 2011GCR's
All racing is to be carried out in accordance with the 2011GCR's
Got a question please do not hesitate to EMail at contact@nowramotorcycleclub.com.au
All entries and payments are to be completed online closing date 1st October
Click here for Online Entry Form
8 hour loop helmetcam coming soon
