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Divisional Requirements – Motorcycles

Motorcycle B Division
Tech Speed Classes: 150, 160 MPH
Motorcycle A Division
Tech Speed Classes: 170, 180 MPH

• Clothing/Helmet: A full leather suit (“leathers”) is the minimum standard. 2-piece suits must zip together with at least a 180 degree zipper. Leather gauntlet style gloves that overlap your leathers and riding boots that cover the ankle are required. Armored leather racing suits and back protectors are highly recommended. See General Requirements (above) for helmet standards.
   
• Tires: Must be in excellent condition. DOT approved “V” rated tires are the minimum standard for the B division. DOT approved “Z” rated tires are the minimum standard for the A division and recommended for the B division. DOT “W” rated tires are recommended. Tires must be mounted on appropriate width rims as specified by the tire manufacturer. Wheel weights must be taped to the wheel. Please note that the runway surface at Nellis is grooved. Please consider this when selecting your tires. (See: General Wheel and Tire Requirements.)
   
• Fuel: 100 Octane Pump Gas maximum. (See: Fuel and Fuel Equipment Restrictions.)
   
• Power adders: One power-adder allowed. (See: Fuel and Fuel Equipment Restrictions.) 

Motorcycle Unlimited Division
Tech Speed Limit: None
Four Classes:
Under 1250cc: Normally Aspirated or Power Adder
1250cc and over: Normally Aspirated or Power Adder

1. Experience: Riders in Unlimited classes must have prior experience in a Mile Shootout or Land Speed event at 180 MPH or more, and/or a valid high speed motorcycle competition license.
    
2. Clothing/Helmet: Approved road racing or drag racing one-piece suits with armor and back protector are the minimum standard. Racing-approved leather gauntlet gloves that overlap your leathers and boots that cover the ankle and also overlap your leathers are required. See General Requirements (above) for helmet standards.
    
3. Tires: Must be in excellent condition. DOT approved “W” rated tires are the minimum standard. Tires must be mounted on appropriate width rims as specified by the tire manufacturer. Wheel weights must be taped to the wheel. Please note that the runway surface at Nellis is grooved. Please consider this when selecting your tires. (See: General Wheel and Tire Requirements.)
    
4. Fuel: 114 Octane Race Gas maximum. (See: Fuel and Fuel Equipment Restrictions.)
    
5. Power Adder Classes only: Up to two power-adders allowed. (See: Fuel and Fuel Equipment Restrictions.)
    
6. Special Rule: Harley V-Rod engines that are still at the stock displacement of 1250.05 cc will be placed in the Under-1250 classes. Other engines that come extremely close to the 1250cc mark may also be considered for this exception. Please contact MKM well prior to the event if you think you might need such a ruling.