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1.18.2 The length of a race may only be varied by the Race Direction.
1.18.3 A visible countdown board will be shown at the finish line to
indicate the number of remaining laps in the race.
1.18.4 If the Timekeeping rooms are fed by normal power (electricity)
supply, they must also be permanently connected to an U.P.S.
(Uninterruptable Power System) and to a generator.
1.19 START PROCEDURE
1) Only riders who have completed at least one sighting lap will
be permitted to start the race from their position published on
the final grid. Under no circumstances may they push their
motorcycle onto the grid from the pit lane.
2) Approximately 20 Minutes (10 minutes in the case of a
restarted or rescheduled race) before the Start of the
Superbike race - Pit lane exit opens for sighting lap.
Approximately 15 Minutes (10 minutes in the case of a
restarted or rescheduled race) before the Start of the
Supersport or Superstock race - Pit lane exit opens for
sighting lap.
Green lights on and green flags waved at the pit lane
exit.
Count-down boards of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 minutes are shown at
the pit exit.
Riders may complete more than one sighting lap by passing
through the pit lane where they may make adjustments or
refuel.
3) Approximately 15 Minutes (5 minutes in the case of a
restarted or rescheduled race) before the Start of the
Superbike race - Pit lane exit closes.
Approximately 10 Minutes (5 minutes in the case of a
restarted or rescheduled race) before the Start of the
Supersport or Superstock race - Pit lane exit closes.
Red lights on and red flags presented at the pit lane exit.
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