Nutshell summary of “CRT” claiming rule as I see it:

* A “CRT” bike must have a prototype chassis and may use engines from any source (including production machines)

* Only MSMA (Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers' Association) member can lodged claims against “CRT” teams.
(20,000€ for engine with gearbox/transmission, or 15,000€ without).

* MSMA manufacturers can only claim one engine per year from any one “CRT” team and must specify the particular engine on race-day.

* No more than a combined total of 4 claims per season can be made against any one “CRT” team.

* “CRT” teams forced to sell engines under this rule are able to purchase replacement engines.

The intention of the claiming rule is to reduce the likelihood of the more affluent “CRT” teams developing technologies that others cannot or are unable to compete with.

If they did develop those technologies then they run the risk of having manufacturers buy their engines incorporating the technology for a mere 15,000€

However, one of the stumbling blocks that so far appears unresolved is that some “CRT” teams may be leasing engines which could not legally be sold by the “CRT” team.

All that being said, it would be rather embarrassing for a motorcycle manufacturer to “claim” an engine so whether or not any claims are actually lodged, remains to be seen..

I don’t really care as long as the sport survives, the racing is good, the televised coverage is reasonable and I still have my eyesight, a TV and enough money to pay the electricity and Foxtel (cable TV) bills.


As the Chinese say.........Correct me if I'm Wong.