Classic Action Motorcycle Sport (SI) Inc

Welcome to the online home of CAMS Racing! Our aim is to provide motorcycle enthusiasts with a supportive, fun, social environment for safe and affordable road racing of classic and post classic machines. Check out our race dates, browse through the race classes and rules, or if you’re just getting started, we’ve got plenty of useful information to get you underway. We welcome any inquiries so if you can’t find what you’re looking here,
then please feel free to contact us.

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That bracket racing system worked really well, thanks for an awesome meeting CAMS.

Hi All,
The final CAMS Club day for the 2022/23 season, The DON BRYAN MEMORIAL , is all go for Saturday 13th May at Euromarque Raceway Ruapuna .

Incorporating the CAMS club Annual General Meeting 7.45-8.30am and also the 2022/23 Championship prize giving at approx 5pm in the track bar after racing.

**Final championship points are up on the CAMS website **
If you have won a trophy please come along to celebrate or ask someone to collect on your behalf.

Join us for a day of relaxed, fun, bracket racing.

New riders welcome.
Pre entry and pre paying essential please, it makes our teams life so much easier and sign on much faster if you all pre enter.
Pre entry closes at midday Friday 12th of May.
Pre Enter Here:
myregister.co.nz/cams/index.php
Any issues with access or you need to set up a profile, please contact Dave - camspresident@gmail.com .

Program for the Day:
CAMS AGM 7.45am - 8.30am track bar , all members welcome.

Sign on 8.45am - 9.45am
Officials briefing 9.30am
Riders briefing 10.00am
Practice/Qualifying from 10.15am
Race Program:
Practice/Qualifying 5 Laps (2 practice, 3 laps qualifying)
Round 1 - Bracket Racing
Round 2 - Bracket Racing
Round 3 - Bracket Racing
Race Groups and Race order:
Group 1 - Very Fast Group
Group 2 - Quite Fast Group
Group 3 - Pretty Fast Group
Group 4 - Clubmans Group
Group 5 - Sidecars - Handicap

Prize Giving approx 5.00pm . Bar open and finger food provided.

We are looking for someone to do bike recovery for the day, anyone keen? email Dave

See you there!

Note the the BEARS club also have a meeting that weekend at Ruapuna, They are racing Sunday so why not make a weekend of it. .
Photo Credit : MJSmyth Images
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Hi All,
The final CAMS Club day for the 2022/23 season, The DON BRYAN MEMORIAL , is all go for Saturday 13th May at Euromarque Raceway Ruapuna .
Incorporating the CAMS club Annual General Meeting 7.45-8.30am  and also the 2022/23 Championship prize giving at approx 5pm in the track bar after racing.
**Final championship points are up on the CAMS website ** 
If you have won a trophy please come along to celebrate or ask someone to collect on your behalf.
Join us for a day of relaxed, fun, bracket racing.
New riders welcome.
Pre entry and pre paying essential please, it makes our teams life so much easier and sign on much faster if you all pre enter.
Pre entry closes at midday Friday 12th of May.
Pre Enter Here:
http://myregister.co.nz/cams/index.php
Any issues with access or you need to set up a profile, please contact Dave - camspresident@gmail.com .
Program for the Day: 
CAMS AGM 7.45am - 8.30am track bar , all members welcome.
Sign on 8.45am - 9.45am
Officials briefing 9.30am
Riders briefing 10.00am
Practice/Qualifying from 10.15am
Race Program:
Practice/Qualifying 5 Laps (2 practice, 3 laps qualifying)
Round 1 - Bracket Racing 
Round 2 - Bracket Racing
Round 3 - Bracket Racing
Race Groups and Race order:
Group 1 - Very Fast Group
Group 2 - Quite Fast Group
Group 3 - Pretty Fast Group 
Group 4 - Clubmans Group
Group 5 - Sidecars - Handicap
Prize Giving approx 5.00pm . Bar open and finger food provided.
We are looking for someone to do bike recovery for the day, anyone keen? email Dave 
See you there!
Note the the BEARS club also have a meeting that weekend at Ruapuna, They are racing Sunday so why not make a weekend of it. .
Photo Credit : MJSmyth ImagesImage attachmentImage attachment

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Can I please ask if anyone here in the Christhcurch/Selwyn area would have spare room to take a fellow rider and his bike to this weekend's meeting? I'm based in Leeston. I can help out with petrol for your trouble. Thanks.

Hi Team
The final CAMS 2022-23 Championship points are up on the CAMS website..... cams-racing.org.nz
Check them out and let us know if there are any issues ASAP.

Prize Giving will be at the Don Bryan Memorial 13th of May at Ruapuna .
Event details and times to follow this weekend.
Dont forget BEARS are racing the Sunday after the Don Bryan Memorial so make a weekend of it!

Cheers
The CAMS Team

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Hi Team
The final CAMS 2022-23 Championship points are up on the CAMS website..... cams-racing.org.nz 
Check them out and let us know if there are any issues ASAP.
Prize Giving will be at the Don Bryan Memorial 13th of May at Ruapuna .
Event details and times to follow this weekend.
Dont forget BEARS are racing the Sunday after the Don Bryan Memorial so make a weekend of it! 
Cheers 
The CAMS Team 
Photo credit -  MJSmyth Images

Hi All,
CAMS Championship Round 6 is all go for Saturday 22nd of April at Levels Raceway, Timaru.
This is the final points round of this years championship with lots of trophies and classes still to be decided.

**Current points standing are up on the CAMS website **
Plenty of class championships still up for grabs!

Join us for a day of relaxed, fun CAMS racing.
New riders welcome.
Pre entry and pre paying essential please, it makes our teams life so much easier and sign on much faster if you all pre enter.
Pre entry closes at midday Friday 21st April.
Pre Enter Here:
myregister.co.nz/cams/index.php
Any issues with access or you need to set up a profile, please contact Dave - camspresident@gmail.com .
Sign on 8.30am - 9.30am
Officials briefing 8.45am
Riders briefing 9.45am
Practice/Qualifying from 10.00am
Race Program:
Practice/Qualifying 5 Laps (2 practice, 3 laps qualifying)
Round 1 - Points 5 laps
Round 2 - Points 5 laps
Round 3 - Points 5 Laps
Race Groups and Race order:
Group 1 - Modern Jnr, Modern Snr and Super Twins
Group 2 - Pre82 Snr, Pre82 Junior, Pre72 Snr, Pre89 F3, Pre63 Open
Group 3 - Clubmans- new riders, slower riders, older riders
Group 4 - Pre63, Vintage, Pre72 Junior & L/Weight, Pre82 L/Weight
Group 5 - Development, Buckets F4 & Super Singles ABC
Group 6 - Pre89 F1/F2 and Pre 95 all
Group 7 - Sidecars Modern and Classic
Championship points classes for all bikes.
See you there!

CAMS AGM - DON BRYAN MEMORIAL - 2023 PRIZE GIVING

A reminder that 2 weeks after Round 6 we have our final round of the season at Ruapuna Saturday 13th of May.
The CAMS Annual General Meeting will be held at approx 8am, all members welcome, followed by a day of the very popular and fun bracket racing starting about 10.00am.
2023 Prize Giving and refreshments follow racing in the clubrooms.

Note the the BEARS club also have a meeting that weekend at Ruapuna, They are racing Sunday so why not make a weekend of it. .
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Hi All,
CAMS Championship Round 6 is all go for Saturday 22nd of April at Levels Raceway, Timaru.
This is the final points round of this years championship with lots of trophies and classes still to be decided.
**Current points standing are up on the CAMS website ** 
Plenty of class championships still up for grabs!
Join us for a day of relaxed, fun CAMS racing.
New riders welcome.
Pre entry and pre paying essential please, it makes our teams life so much easier and sign on much faster if you all pre enter.
Pre entry closes at midday Friday 21st April.
Pre Enter Here:
http://myregister.co.nz/cams/index.php
Any issues with access or you need to set up a profile, please contact Dave - camspresident@gmail.com .
Sign on 8.30am - 9.30am
Officials briefing 8.45am
Riders briefing 9.45am
Practice/Qualifying from 10.00am
Race Program:
Practice/Qualifying 5 Laps (2 practice, 3 laps qualifying)
Round 1 - Points 5 laps
Round 2 - Points 5 laps
Round 3 - Points 5 Laps
Race Groups and Race order:
Group 1 - Modern Jnr, Modern Snr and Super Twins
Group 2 - Pre82 Snr, Pre82 Junior, Pre72 Snr, Pre89 F3, Pre63 Open
Group 3 - Clubmans- new riders, slower riders, older riders
Group 4 - Pre63, Vintage, Pre72 Junior & L/Weight, Pre82 L/Weight
Group 5 - Development, Buckets F4 & Super Singles ABC
Group 6 - Pre89 F1/F2 and Pre 95 all
Group 7 - Sidecars Modern and Classic
Championship points classes for all bikes.
See you there!
CAMS AGM -  DON BRYAN MEMORIAL - 2023 PRIZE GIVING 
A reminder that 2 weeks after Round 6 we have our final round of the season at Ruapuna Saturday 13th of May.
The CAMS Annual General Meeting will be held at approx 8am, all members welcome, followed by a day of the very popular and fun bracket racing starting about 10.00am.
2023 Prize Giving and refreshments follow racing in the clubrooms.
Note the the BEARS club also have a meeting that weekend at Ruapuna, They are racing Sunday so why not make a weekend of it. .Image attachmentImage attachment

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On way south - may this rain disappear as forecasted for tomorrow

Bradley Page looking forward to our road trip to Timaru 🏁🏁🏁🤙🤙🍻🍻🏍️🏍️🏍️

Lucas Scott 👀

Thanks MJSmyth Images 😀📅 CAMS Championship Race Series Round 4
📍Euromarque Motorsport Park, Christchurch

***I am happy for you to share these images and/or tag the racers featured and my page. But please DO NOT crop, alter or remove my watermark when you share, or repost. If you would like to use the image unwatermarked, my photos are available for purchase. And all photos with a letter code (N, E, RC, B, SL, SM, SD, SKE, RCE etc, are available for purchase in their original colour versions, unless otherwise stated. Please private message me for further details. Please reference codes when ordering photographs. Thank you for your understanding. STILL MANY MORE PHOTOS TO COME!!***

My apologies in getting this album started, my schedule is ever so slightly CRAZY, and shooting away from home for the final two NZSBK rounds delayed my editing.

Once again, it was an awesomely attended CAMS event, and again part one of a double header day for me! It was a beautiful day, even first thing, and I got to shoot a bit of sign on and scrutineering before heading out on track. Fortunately, with a slightly later start time at the Speedway, I got to stay for almost all the racing.

It was a great day on track, with great numbers, even better racing, and that cool, chilled out, relaxing atmosphere that CAMS has become famous for! It was lovely to see a few faces who have been absent for a couple of years, back at the track, and it was wonderful to catch up! Congratulations to Steve Gibbons for winning my Racer’s Raffle.

Very special thanks to the CAMS Club and committee members (Dave, Sue, Campbell, Sarah, Shaun, Logan, Nikki, Lachlan, Steve, Jason, Yvonne, Gary, Layton, and Roger) for allowing me to shoot the action, and the amazing support I receive from each of you.

Thank you to the MNZ Officials, and others, on site, not previously mentioned (Steve, Sandra, and Roy) and the dedicated volunteers who ran the Grid, Timing, Scrutineering (), Sign On, Recovery, St John’s Ambulance Personal, and Christchurch Hospital, and all members of the Orange Army – our flaggies – who had full on, and exhausting day, due to a great number of entries – thank you so much!

My personal thanks to Steve – the very best Coffee Guy in CHCH, Andrew Morrison for the lift to the track and the laughs, and Jacqui for taking me out to Speedway afterward and making sure I ate and drank in-between the shooting, Dave, Sue, Sarah, Shaun, Steve O, Pam, Steve MS and Catherine for your support, all the catchups I managed to squeeze in between treks to the infield, and to all the racers and pit crews who made the day so special.

To the riders, if any, who came off and were injured - I am thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery. Out of respect for your fellow riders - please don't divulge details of track accidents/injuries, especially names of those involved, on this page without express consent of the injured person. All the offs I have caught, not involving injuries, and chosen to post were done AFTER checking that the rider was okay.

***Please note – in the event of any serious incident – If I happen to have captured it, please don't ask to see my crash photos, they will be sent to the Steward or COC, and when permissible sent on, privately, to the involved parties ONLY. They will NEVER appear on any of my social media accounts. Please respect this.***

Thank you so much for the support, likes, private messages and particularly your comments on my photos, and your positive reviews on my page. They mean everything to me. <3<3<3

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Getting Started | Classes & Rules

CAMS is a Classic and Post Classic bike racing club but also prides itself on being inclusive and caters for all makes and models. If it fits within one of the classes and formulas listed below, then it can be run at a CAMS meeting.

CLASSIC PRE 1963 – 250, 350, 500cc AND OPEN MODIFIED
CLASSIC GIRDER FORK – PRE WAR 1946 AND VINTAGE 1931

POST CLASSIC PRE 1972 – LIGHTWEIGHT, JUNIOR AND SENIOR
POST CLASSIC PRE 1982 – LIGHTWEIGHT JUNIOR AND SENIOR
POST CLASSIC PRE 1989 – FORMULA 1, FORMULA 2 & FORMULA 3
POST CLASSIC PRE 1995 – FORMULA 1, FORMULA 2, FORMULA 3 AND SUPERBIKE

CAMS SUPER SINGLES
Super Single Group A ( up to Pre 89 – 4 stroke 501cc + & 2 stroke 251cc+ )
Super Single Group B (Up to Pre89 – 4 Stroke 251cc + & 2 Stroke 126cc + )
Super Single Group C  ( Up to Pre 89 – 4 Stroke up to 250cc & 2 Stroke up to 125cc )

BUCKETS  –  F4 & F5

CAMS DEVELOPMENT CLASS
Up to 150cc single or twin 2 strokes, up to 250cc single or twin 4 strokes, chassis and tyres open. competition or street models and parts allowed.

MODERN RACE GROUP
Modern Junior (up to 590cc)
Modern Senior (590cc and over)
Super Twins Open

SIDECAR SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
Classic and Post Classic Sidecars

CAMS recommend you go to Chapter 8 of the MNZ regulations and read the complete safety chapter.  

RACE SET UP GUIDE

If you have a race bike or road bike and want to come racing, it will have to fit in with the MNZ rules. Below is a guide of some of the things that will be required to come racing. Note that road bikes will need all lights and indicators removed or completely taped over.

– Number plates/race numbers as per MNZ Rule 10-2-3-Securely mounted exhaust system
– Baffles wired and silencers fitted
– Efficient brakes
– Brake and clutch levers must have a flat back, rounded ball ends and no sharp edges
– Brake pedal return stop on hydraulic type-Handlebars must not exceed 92cm and must be plugged
– Fairing blade must be rounded as per MNZ Rule 10-11-3
– Crankcase, gearbox, carb and air cleaner drain and breather tubes, must be run into a securely mounted catch bottle
– Drain plugs, oil filler caps, oil filter retaining bolts and brake caliper mounts must be lock wired
– General; wheel bearings, swing arm pivot, suspension, split pins in wheels, spokes, steering head bearings, all fittings, footrests, secure mounting of seat and tank
– Etylene glycol is banned from use in road racing events, MNZ Rule 10-13-2

CAMS recommend you go to Chapter 10 of the MNZ regulations and read the complete technical chapter.

– Helmet, full face. DOT approved. Must have a visor or goggles.
– Boots, sturdy motorcycle boots in good condition.
– Leathers. One piece or zip together. Must be in good condition, no holes, rips or broken zippers.
– Back protector either as a separate item or incorporated into you leathers.
– Chest protector to the standard in MNZ riding gear rules link above
– Gloves, Leather only.

CAMS recommend you go to Chapter 8 of the MNZ regulations and read the complete safety chapter.  

– You’ll need to be a member of an MNZ affiliated club.
– Pay for a one event license or have an MNZ competition license
– Pay an entry fee
– New riders get their own briefing and will be taught safety rules, race etiquette and race procedures in the new rider class. Plenty of advice on technique and bike set up is available from experienced riders and trainers. New riders progress to the faster classes once the trainer is happy he/she is safe.
– Get plenty of sleep and get organised the night before, no need to be stressed and rushed on race day, its supposed to be fun.
– No riding hung over or under the effects of mind f*ing drugs from that wicked rave you went to last night.
– Bring food and plenty of water, dehydration saps strength, concentration and speed.
– Bring a great friendly attitude, be prepared to have the best day you’ve had with your pants on in years.

If you require clarification on any rules or getting started please don’t hesitate to ask. We were all new riders once and are happy to help.

CAMS Membership

Download the form, pay by bank transfer and
send an email to Sue to confirm payment and details.

Westpac 03-1702-0084303-018
Classic Action Motorcycle Sport Inc

CAMS Merchandise

CAMS tee shirts and hoodies are now available for sale through Iron & Oil Clothing. Show your support for your favorite classic racing club by wearing the clothing (plus we make a few $ towards the clubs coffers) Click here to look at the range and make a purchase…

Our Mission Statement is “To provide motorcycle enthusiasts with a supportive, fun, social environment for safe and affordable road racing of classic, post classic machines and support for most classes of motorcycles while promoting the preservation of their machines.”

CAMS History

Classic Action Motorcycle Sport Inc. (S.I) club was formed over 25 years ago in Christchurch, NZ, by a group of racers wanting to keep the classic bikes of yesteryear on the South Island racetracks, many of these machines were “SPECIALS”, B31’s, B50’s, etc. running parts that were not completely original to these bikes when they came out of their factories.

Classic Action Motorcycle Sport
P O Box 16335, Hornby
Christchurch
New Zealand

CAMS COMMITTEE

President – Dave Reesby: (027) 232 2860 | Email Dave
Vice President – Gary Cotterell: (021) 163 5161 | Email Gary
Club Captain – Campbell Stevenson: (027) 220 3759
Treasurer – Layton Matheson: (027) 271 8005 | Email Layton
Race Secretary – Roger O’Regan: (027) 436 1402 | Email Roger
Club & Membership Secretary – Sue VDH: (021) 274 6657 | Email Sue