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first race 7-12 at southwick!
Southwick July 12 (non championship)
We'll be running a preseason warm-up (non-championship, no promotional points), shake the dust off race at Southwick on July 12th.
All riders are welcome, full NESC members as well as one day riders but this race will be limited to the first 400 entries and each rider will only be allowed to bring one crew member with them (someone will have to go home if you show up with more than one).
No overnight camping!
Sorry, but in order to comply with the state and town Covid-19 rules there is no camping for this race.
This race will be online pre-entry only!
Use this on-line form to enter. Due to the Corona Virus we will NOT be doing any sign-ups at the track!
The first class which INCLUDES your gate fee is $50 the second class is $35 and the third is $15.
Full NESC members who have joined or renewed after July 1st will charged the $10 one day rider fee online BUT that will be refunded at the track when we have the updated database.
One day riders may use the on-line form to enter the race at Southwick.
Please do NOT come to the track unless you have signed up online, there will be a list at the gate, if your name is not on it you will not be let in and there will be no signup at the tracj.
Transponder update! Subscription Updating!
Log into your MyLaps Connect account when activating your X2 transponder. If you are not logged into your account when you click the "Continue" button it will only be activated for the current weekend!
Note: the orange transponders will still work, please make sure those are charged and that your subscription is still active.
More info and ordering info is at Speedhive.
Update your transponder subscription here
no notary at the tracks
Please get any forms that need to be notarized, notarized before you get to the track since there will be no one there to do that.
| The Wick-338 | |
| 7/12/2020 race order | |
| 1 | 250C |
| 2 | 45+ Open/ 60+ Open |
| 3 | 450B |
| 4 | 250 A/ Pro / Youth A ** |
| 5 | 85cc 9-11/12-15 yrs |
| 6 | 30+ A/B/C |
| 7 | 55+ Open/ Female |
| 8 | 65cc |
| 9 | 25+ A/B/C |
| 10 | 40+ A/B/C |
| 11 | Youth C |
| 12 | Youth B |
| 13 | 450 C/50+ Open |
| 14 | Super Mini |
| 15 | 250 B |
| 16 | 450 Pro/A ** |
| 17 | Open Novice |
| 18 | Open Amateur |
| 19 | Open Expert ** |
| ** = paying classes |
Special instructions for once you arrive at Southwick
Check in at the front gate - with your mask on There will be no need to check in at sign-up unless you are renting a transponder!
Check in opens at 6 AM and closes at 9 AM
If you are renting a transponder proceed to the sign-up area to pick it up.
You will be assigned a parking area - Remain in that area while not on the track
Masks must be worn when not on the track and not in your assigned area
Please avoid groups
Maintain social distance
Sanitize your hands often
Leave nothing behind - Please take your trash with you!
Bleachers are closed
There will be no food vendors
If you feel sick, cover with your mask and proceed to the isolation tent at the General Store
Practice will start at 9 AM
We realize that all of this is tough to swallow and that the rules and regulations vary from state to state, town to town and track to track but it's a start and we can all adjust as things change, please comply with all the rules at each track so that we can all keep on racing!
NESC memberships online or by mail only!
Use this on-line form to renew your membership. Due to the Corona Virus we will NOT be doing memberships at the tracks!
Families are able to use one form for multiple riders by clicking Yes when asked if they'd like to add a second, third, fourth rider.
If you'd prefer to mail in your renewal print out this form and mail it to:
NESC
PO BOX 609
North Berwick, ME 03906
One day riders get your info into the system!
Help save us some time on race day by submitting your information using this super easy on-line form.
You'll still need to print, sign and have notarized this short legal release and provide payment for your one day membership in person, at the track.
The form must be completed and submitted with all necessary waivers prior to race day (the cut off is Friday night or Thursday night if it's before a double weekend) then they can use the kiosk at each track to register.
transponder rentals
If you need to rent a transponder please print out this form and fill it out before coming up to rent your transponder. The fee is $10. per day (we have bike clips for sale at $10.) a $200 refundable deposit is required.
State of Massachusetts and Town of Southwick social distance guidelines
* Preregistration only (we will have a pre-entry link up soon)
* Maximum of 400 entries
* Each rider limited to one crew member
* Waivers must be printed, signed and brought to the track.
* No overnight camping
* Predetermined parking areas will be assigned
* Social distancing must be exercised
* Face covering required, when 6 foot distance isn’t possible
* Bleachers are off-limits
* There will be no food vendor
Please take all of your trash with you. Thank you.
Please check here every week for updated rules for the track holding the next race as this situation changes on a daily basis.
2020 rulebook online
The 2020 NESC rulebook is online now, the schedule page may still be updated. You can download the pdf version here
Rule update on communication devices
The NESC has decided to adopt the same standard as the AMA when it comes to electronic communication devices.
Use of electronic communication with the rider or use of a portable electronic device of any kind (i.e. digital music device) that would be considered a distraction while on the motorcycle during the meet is prohibited.
250 2-stroke legal for the Youth A class
We've updated the Youth A class bike rule for the Fall series, since that class runs with the Pros and Experts who can ride 250cc 2-strokes we'll now be allowing Youth A riders to ride them as well.
The bike regulations for the Youth B and Youth C classes have not changed.
Youth class age updates
In order to be more in line with the age requirements with other organizations we've changed the Youth Class age definitions for this season. Now whatever age you were on January 1st is your NESC age. This applies to all the Youth Classes from the 50cc up to the Youth A.
| Mailing address: | NESC |
| Email address: | Click here to email the NESC |
| 2019 Board of directors | David Clemence President |
| Click on any name highlighted in orange to send that person an email. | |
| Senior Rider Reps: |
Jason Hargreaves |
| Alternate Rider Reps: |
Dennis Fazio |
| Competition Committee: |
Deborah Genereux Ruthie Pepoon |
Did you know...
Did you know that the NESC is a non-profit corporation? The NESC runs off only the funds collected from membership fees (either full year or one day) and the transponder rental fees.
The NESC does not make money from the race entries and gate fees at the races.
Did you know that one dollar from every entry goes into the Tom Timonen Fund that is in place to help riders injured in NESC races?
The NESC Scholarship program.
This fund awards $2,000.00 annually to college students meeting NESC requirements.
Eligibility requirements: Must be a NESC member for at least two years in good standing and a full time student at a fully accredited college, university, or technical school. Rider must have attended at least 10 NESC races in the current year.
Application process:
Compose a cover letter to NESC requesting consideration for the NESC Scholarship program; naming the college/course of study you plan on attending.
A copy of your final grades from the most recent term.
A letter from your college registrar’s office confirming acceptance to the school.
Please send the above requirements by November 1st; we will make the decisions for awards just prior to the annual banquet.
Deadline to apply is November 1st of the current racing year.
Please send your information to:
NESC
PO BOX 609
North Berwick, ME 03906
NESC on Facebook
Like the NESC page on Facebook to see last minute updates and other important info.
100% plus payback ten spots in the Pro/Expert motos
Not 3, not 5, but all the way back to tenth place*! No New England series pays out what the NESC races pay out. *Riders must place in the top ten of a moto (combined expert and pro to win cash). Expert class riders are also eligible for trophies in their class.
Address changed?
If you have changed your address this year, please notify the NESC by email ASAP.
Event
The first race 7-12 at Southwick
We're very pleased to annouce that the first race will be a non-championship points race at Southwick.
Profile
Chris Canning
We got to ask back to back Grand Slam champion, Chris Canning a few questions about last year and things to come this year.
Sponsor
Craftsman tools
For the second year in a row Craftsman tools kicked in a bunch of prizes for our Awards Banquet, one of them being this giant mechanics tool chest which was won by Jeff Martel, on the left with Jason Hargreaves
