PHOENIX MOTORCYCLE CLUB

The club was created by a group of bikers who hung around a cafe in the city. After some bad publicity on a weekend ride (see story), they were advised to become a registered club so the police would not hassle them.

The Phoenix Motorcycle Club of SA was founded in March 1964 with 84 members and is affiliated with the Auto Cycle Union of SA (now Motorcycling South Australia). In 1978 it became an incorporated body.

At first, the club ran scramble meetings on a track they created at Brooks Gully (near Tanunda) and in the mid 1970′s, the move was finally made into road racing. The club quickly became the premier road race club in Adelaide growing to a peak of 213 members in 1978.

The Club held a number of dances in the late 60′s and our Annual Fancy Dress cabaret was held 1976-1991 at halls in Kilburn, Woodville, and (after those councils refused to hire any more halls for us) the Hungarian Club at Norwood.

Since its formation in 1964, the Club has held meetings in a number of locations. The first meeting took place in Ma’s Café, Tavistock St, Adelaide followed by a rented hall at Wayville. When attendance at meetings fell to about a dozen regulars, they decided that meeting in a hotel was cheaper and easier. In the boom years of the late seventies, there were so many people going to the fortnightly meetings that the hotel had to put on extra staff to cater to the crowds.

Join The Club

Ride Day Patrons or Competition Riders can join the club via Ridernet. After logging in, go to your profile, select “Club Memberships”, then “Add Club” and search for “Phoenix MCC”.

All Non-Riders not wanting to create a Ridernet Profile – Refer to Phoenix Motorcycle Club website.

Membership is for 12 months from your application date.

Read the Rules in our Club Constitution for conditions of membership.

NOTE: You cannot apply for a MA Licence in Ridernet unless you have a current club membership registered with them.
– If you don’t have a Ridernet ID yet, please do it before you send this form.
– If you are already a club member, just email the number to us and we will send you a email when we register you.

ABOUT US

The Phoenix Motorcycle Club of SA was founded in 1964 and is a non profit sporting club affiliated with Motorcycling South Australia.

Please note: We have no connection with any other organisation using the name Phoenix.

While our members have been involved in many facets of motorcycling over the years, the Club now focuses on Road Racing and is involved at all levels from Juniors to A Grade.

Membership is open to anyone who is interested in motorcycling, whether you want to race, assist with events or just enjoy the social activities. You will be able to vote on items of interest to the club and, as a member of an affiliated club, you have a vote on national matters such as changes to racing rules.

How do I enter a race?
You will need to complete an entry form. These can be downloaded from the promoting club’s website and an online version should also be available. Ideally, submit the entry form two weeks before entries close as there may be limits on the number of riders in each race.

What happens on race day?
At the track you will need to go through the sign in procedure. Riders who have not already been advised a racing numbers will be allocated one at this time, and numbers will be available for sale.

You then have to get your bike and equipment scrutineered. This may take place in your pit garage or you may have to take everything to the scrutineering bay (you’ll find out on the day). A scrutineer will check your machine and equipment to make sure it complies with the rules. A sticker will be fixed to your helmet and machine to show that they have been checked and approved.

After scrutineering there will be a compulsory riders briefing. Here the Clerk of Course will run through the basic rules and any special conditions which may apply to the days racing. You will then sign a form to say you have attended the briefing.

Next there will be a practice session for you to begin learning the circuit. Practice is conducted in groups, so listen to the PA announcements in the pits for your session to be called up. You will go to the Pit Gate and wait to be let onto the track. After practice, qualifying sessions will be held to determine your grid position with the fastest riders being placed at the front. For Bracket Racing, this also determines which group you will be placed in. Grid positions will be posted in the scrutineering bay and you will be expected to know your spot when you arrive at the start line. Hint: put some masking tape on your tank and write your grid positions on it.

Your races will be called up over the pit PA system, normally on the last lap of the previous race. This 3 minute warning gives time for riders to have a last minute check and get themselves to the Pit Gate in time for the start of their event. When released, proceed around to the start line and stop at your grid position, then watch the Assistant Starter holding a red flag. When the Starter thinks everyone is ready, they will point to the starting lights and leave the grid. When the red light goes out, you’re racing! But don’t be too eager, there are penalties for jumping the start.

KEEP LISTENING to the pit PA system – if the program changes you might miss your race. If you are late for your race, you will be stopped at the Pit Gate and the Marshall will radio for approval to let you go. You may miss the first lap of the race and come last so you have to decide if its worth going out.

Who’s in Charge?

Race Secretary
The person in charge of the administrative aspects of a meeting. Matters concerning your entry, fees, grid positions and equipment should be directed here. If you have a problem with the way the meeting is being run, see the Clerk of Course.

Clerk of Course
The Clerk of Course controls the meeting, see their assistant if you have a problem. They will ensure that the circuit is safe and the officials are at their posts. They will refer to the Steward any problems they can’t solve.

Steward
The Steward is Motorcycling Australia’s representative and has the power to enforce penalties and adjudicate over the rules.

Starter
The Starter is responsible for the actual starting of the race as well as assessing the fairness of the start. He will decide if any riders ‘jump’ the start and inform the Clerk of the Course who will recommend any penalties. He may also declare a false start if someone is disadvantaged.

Judge
The function of the judge is to declare the order in which the competing motorcycles cross the finishing line.

Flag Marshals
Responsible for signalling race conditions and instructions to riders and providing initial safety assistance.

Grid Marshal
Ensures that the correct riders are on their appropriate row at the due time.

Pit Gate Marshal
Controls access to the track. Don’t argue with them if you are late. They will radio Race Control for permission to let you out.

Scrutineers:
Responsible for determining the safety and eligibility of machines and riding gear.

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