On the 23rd September the NSA (National Sprint Association) will be holding a sprint meeting at Santa Pod Raceway. There will be a scooter class and the meeting is open to non-members of the NSA. This is different to a public test day as it is a closed meeting so you will be able to experience proper sprint racing. The advantages are no cars or general public entrants. Firstly, this saves time stood waiting around (like at the last scooter sprint at Santa Pod) and therefore gives you more runs up the track. Also you get the chance to see and sprint against proper racers not just some bloke who's turned up for the day in his Vauxhall Nova. Don't be put off by this though thinking that you will be looked at as inexperienced or easy pickings. The atmosphere at these things is so relaxed it's untrue. On the day, you will also see a wide variety of classic and modern day sprint bikes, well worth it.
 
Judging by the times that were set at the last scooter sprint on the 15th July, you will probably be able to give a few of those classic bikes a run for their money. This meeting is open to classic scooters and twist and go's alike. If enough people enter there may again be a chance to win trophies. Also, we are sure one of the relevant scooter magazines will cover the event. Of course there are a few different rules to adhere to as this meeting is governed by the ACU (Auto Cycle Union) but if you are interested in sprinting this is the perfect meeting to get started.
 
If you fancy having a go, you will need to make note of the following:
 
CLOTHING:
1. You will require one or two-piece leathers.
2. Leather gloves and protective boots.
3. An open or full-face helmet displaying ACU gold sticker.
4. Identification disc displaying name and date of birth (these are available from army surplus stores in the form of 'dog tags').
 
MACHINES:
As your scooter will be 'scrutineered' the following should be observed:
1. Good working brakes.
2. Ball-end levers.
3. Headlight and rear lights taped up.
4. Free from any oil leeks.
5. No sharp edges or bits hanging off the machine.
6. Road-worthy tyres.
7. Rear facing number board.
 
COSTS:
If you pre-enter the cost is £25 this includes two passes into the meeting. If you enter on the day the cost is still £25 but you will also have to pay to get into the venue which is £8 per person. You will also require an ACU day licence £6 available on the day and a one day membership to the NSA £1.
 
ENTRANTS:
To enter the championship you will need an entry form (see below). And if you're still unclear and have any questions at all regading the NSA or sprinting, then you can email 100-mph Lambretta.com who will be happy to help you.
 
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership to the NSA costs £25 per year and to join you require an entry form, if you have access to a printer we've supplied two versions for download here:
 
- NSA Entry Form (Microsoft Word document)
 
If, for any reason you cannot open the above file on your computer then try this:
 
- NSA Entry Form (HTML version)
 
Then select the 'Print' option on your web browser.
 
If you don't have access to a printer, then entry forms are available by writing to this address (and please include an SAE):
 
ROY FISHER,
66 HENCONNOR LANE,
BRAMLEY,
LEEDS,
LS13 4LD
 
NOTE: For this event, you do not require a Driving Licence to enter.
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
ACU (Auto Cycle Union)
NSA (National Sprint Association)
100-mph-Lambretta.com
Santa Pod Raceway
 
See you there!