We want 2003 to be the biggest and best year yet for the UK scooter drag racing scene, so during the 2003 season X-RACE, Italjet Dragster.com along with Team 100-mph Lambretta and the NSA (National Sprinting Association) are willing to run a dedicated scooter sprinting championship. This will be the first organised drag racing championship for automatic scooters in the UK.
 
BUT... it all depends on how many people are willing to take part... Ideally we want to get as many of you people with automatic scoots just having a go, tuned or un-tuned it doesn't matter, the important thing is just being there and having a go. Here are the basic details of the championship:

• The championship will be run over five rounds.
• The championship is open to classic scooters and automatics.
• There will be three classes:
  - Racing
  - Road Legal
  - Automatic
  
• You will have to be a member of the NSA (£15 per year).
• Cost per meeting will be £25 entry fee and £5 ACU day licence.
• Anyone will be able to join in on the day but the times for day entries will NOT be entered into the championship unless you pre-enter.
• You don't even need a driving licence!
• Trophies will be awarded to the winners and we are sure the relevant scooter magazines will cover the progress of the championship throughout the course of the year.

SO... what are you waiting for? Let's see all you people with tuned Dragsters on the drag strip (if you think yer 'ard enough)! Get your friends to come along and spectate too! If you've never been to a drag racing event before why not come along and check out the scene?
 
Since the competition will be governed by the ACU (Auto Cycle Union) there are a few rules to adhere to, but if you're interested in some real sprinting then this is the perfect opportunity to get started.
 
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').
 
BIKES:
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.
8. Self-returning throttle.
 
COSTS:
If you pre-enter the cost will be £25 per round. You will also require an ACU day licence £5 available on the day and membership to the NSA £15 per year.
 
ENTRANTS:
Firstly, you DO NOT require a DRIVING LICENCE to race! And to enter the championship you will need an entry form (see below).
 
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
 
FINALLY: Remember the championship will only take a place if we get enough people interested. So if you have any questions at all or wish to express an interest in taking part, then do not hesitate to contact either myself, Paul Robinson at Italjet Dragster.com or Stuart Owen over at Team 100-mph Lambretta.com.
 
FURTHER INFO:
X-RACE UK
Team 100-mph Lambretta
NSA (National Sprint Association)
ACU (Auto Cycle Union)