Question 1

How do i get my ACU Pocket Bike License 2026

Accepted Answer

The process is simple on how to purchase an ACU Pocket Bike License

Please follow the steps below:

You must be a registered member of the British Mini Bikes Championship
You then need to apply for your Pocket Bike License via the Sport80 software Sport:80 | Welcome
Once you have completed your license registration your license will stay as pending until your first event.
You will then be assessed on the Friday test day that you meeting the riding standards required and the license will be approved. It is crucial that you already have experience in riding a motorcycle and at a reasonable pace to not put yourself or others in danger. The Clarke of the course will have the final say on license approvals.

Tips:
When applying for the first time on the sport80 software it can be quite confusing.
You only need to complete the medical form if you are over 70 years of age or have diabetes.
You only need to complete the Eye Report if - You are a Road Race, Scooter Road Race or Parade first time applicant.       You are a Road Race, Scooter Road Race or Parade licence holder renewing and your last eyesight report was 3 years ago or more.   You are a Road Race, Scooter Road Race or Parade aged 55 or over      You are being treated for diabetes   You are applying for an International FIM licence.
You need to complete the Medial Questionnaire found in the Medial Documentation section and press "Add Medical Documentation" to find the Medical Questionnaire Form:

You need to provide a photo I.D Document and a proof of residency document which can be uploaded in your Personal Documents section:

!!!Attention for Ireland & Northern Ireland riders!!!
The review process is currently underway to determine who will issue pocket bike licences for residents in these locations for 2026. Historically, the ACU has issued these licences through an agreement with the Motorcycle Union of Ireland (MCUI). As the ACU only issues licences to residents in England, Wales, and Scotland, it is essential for residents to have the correct type of licence to ensure validity. During this review period, we encourage customers to contact the MCUI to request a pocket bike licence. The ACU is awaiting responses from the MCUI and ACU insurers to determine if insurance can be provided and licences can once again be issued through the ACU.
We highly value our customers from these locations and kindly request that you proceed with renewing your membership with BMB & renewal of the ACU Pocket Bike Licence while these issues are being investigated. Should MCUI and ACU be unable to reach a resolution, we will issue a refund of the membership upon request before Round 1.

Question 2

When is presentation evening for 2025 season.

Accepted Answer

Presentation Evening Booking Open

If you wish to attend the 2025 end of year awards ceremony then please complete the form below:
https://form.jotform.com/223564184519360

Please note that this event is held and organized with previous club owner Alan Lord in conjunction with his Kart Championship awards evening.

Any questions and quires regarding this event please contact Alan at
iigeventsmanagement@gmail.com

Question 3

What classes are there for 2026 season.

Accepted Answer

There are 11 classes for the 2026 season, each class has its own entry requirements, rules and regulations which can be found in our rules and regulations page here.

The classes will be shown below and will be highlighted if the class is run in the same race grid as another category.

Race Grids 2026:

Minimoto Rookies - Single Race Grid
Junior SM90 - Single Race Grid
MGP 110 & OHVALE 110 CUP - Shared Race Grid
MGP 160/50 - Single Race Grid
FIM MOTO MINI 160  - Single Race Grid
MGP 190/70 & FIM MOTO MINI 190 - Shared Race Grid & Staggered Grid Starts
MINI BIKE 140 - Single Race Grid
MINI BIKE 160 & VETS - Shared Race Grid
SUPERMINIS  - Single Race Grid

Question 4

Where can i practice riding my motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

There are many circuits across the UK that allow customers to use their circuit to practice riding.

Bellow is a list of current known circuits with their details. It is always advised to contact the circuit for availability before you attend as some circuits only have specified dates for motorcycle use.

Rowrah Circuit
Location: Cumbria Kart Racing Club Kirkland, Frizington Cumbria CA26 3XU
Facebook = Facebook
Website = Cumbria Kart Racing Club - Rowrah Circuit
Contact = malcolmfell@yahoo.com
Notes = This circuit is usually a private hire circuit only, this is when you would be required to hire the full circuit for a set fee and invite other riders to participate with you to share the fees.

Whilton Mill
Location: Whilton Mill Ltd, Whilton Locks, Whilton, Daventry, NN112NH
Facebook = Facebook
Website = Adrenaline Fueled Fun - Whilton Mill
Contact = 01327 843822
Email = info@whiltonmill.co.uk
Notes = This circuit usually hosts Mini Bike nights on a Wednesday afternoon through the summer periods.

Teesside Autodrome
Location: South Tees Motor Sports Park, South Bank Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6XH
Facebook = Facebook
Website = Autodrome - Teesside: Motorsports
Contact = 01642231117
Email = hello@teessidemotorsports.co.uk
Notes = This circuit usually hosts Mini Bike days and evenings on a weekday.

Stretton 2000
Location: Stretton Circuit, Gartree Rd, Great Stretton, Leicester, LE2 2FG
Facebook = Facebook
Website = Stretton Karting | Leicester's #1 Outdoor Circuit | Stretton Circuit
Contact = 0116 259 2900
Email = info@strettoncircuit.co.uk 
Notes = This circuit usually allows arrive and drive between kart bookings and also hosts its own mini bike series.

CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED

Question 5

Im not a registered Rider, can I still race in the BMB?

Accepted Answer

No. You are required to be a registered club member before entering the event.

You are also required to hold a minimum of an ACU Pocket Bike License or ACU Road Racing License to participate in the events.

However "Day Event License" is currently under review with a hope to allow this for 2026.

Question 6

What age groups can ride with the BMB?

Accepted Answer

We have classes available for all age groups 6 and above.
 
Juniors:
6 to 8 years = Mini Moto
7 to 10 years  = JSM / Mini GP 90
8 to 12 years = MGP110 & Ohvale Cup
10 to 14 years = FIM MOTOMINI 160 & MGP 160
12 to 16 years = FIM MOTOMINI 190 & MGP 190/70
 
Adults:
14 and over = Stock 140
14 and over = Stock 160
14 and over = Superminis
40 and over = Veterans
14 and over = Mini GP 190 Senior

Question 7

I already own a bike what is required before I can race it?

Accepted Answer

All the details of what is required regulations wise can be found on the Class & Regulations page which can be found here 
 
ALL BIKES must have the following:
 
BOBBINS – Drilled Axles with Crash Bobbins firmly fitted. (you can attach bobbins to the Fork Legs or Attached to the Swing Arm but they must be firmly in place and in a position that stops the axles digging into the track surface in the event of a crash.
KILL SWITCH – All bikes must be fitted with a WORKING Kill switch to the LH Side Handle Bar.
HAND GUARDS – Wrap around hand Guards must be fitted to all Super moto-style machines. The Guard should be fully wrapped in Nylon so that No metal section of the Guard should be able to come into contact with the tarmac in the event of a crash. To comply with this you may have to fit a nylon end bar to the handlebar.
NYLON BAR ENDS – All  Mini GP Bikes must be fitted with Nylon ends to the handlebars.
SUMP PLUGS – All Bikes must be fitted with a drilled sump plug that must be lock wired in place.
OIL FILLER CAPS – All bikes must be fitted with a drilled oil filler cap that must be lock wired in place.
PEG SLIDERS /BOBBINS – All Supermoto Style bikes must be fitted with either Footpeg sliders or Bobbins with NO metal bolt or edge able to contact the Tarmac in the event of a crash.
NYLON PEG ENDS – All Mini GP Style bikes must be fitted with Nylon Foot Peg ends with NO metal bolt or edge able to contact the Tarmac in the event of a crash.
OVERFLOW / BREATHER PIPES – All overflow and breather pipes must end in a suitable plastic or metal container such as a small drink can. This must be firmly attached to the frame of the bike and must be sealed.
CATCH TRAYS – All Supermoto Style bikes must be fitted with a metal catch tray that can hold at least 1.3 times the oil capacity of the machine it is fitted too.
SEALED BELLY FAIRINGS – All Mini GP Style bikes must have the bottom Belly Fairing in place at all times and this must have a sealed section capable of catching the oil contents of the engine should it leak.
EXHAUSTS – All Machines must have adequately packed and baffled exhausts to obtain an exhaust noise level of below 98dba when tested on a trackside drive-by test and below 105dbA when tested in a static text.

Question 8

What is the benifit of becoming a Registered Rider and How do I become one ?

Accepted Answer

Registered Riders have the following benefits.

REGISTER YOUR CHOSEN RACE NUMBER FOR YOUR CLASS – You can choose a unique race number for your chosen class/s. This is then your number and cannot be used by other riders in those classes. 2026 Members have until January 20th 2026 to renew their membership and number registration. If you choose a number that has already been registered you will be notified within 10 to 14 days and asked to re-choose.
PRIORITY ENTRY – The championship is growing fast and spaces on grids are snapped up quickly. As a registered rider, you will gain priority entry to all of our events. Entry will open to registered riders first before entry is opened up to the general public.

Question 9

Where can I buy a Race Ready Bike From?

Accepted Answer

Visit our sponsor’s pages. There are several companies involved in the championship that offer good value for money race packages. Also when buying through these companies you will have trackside support should you have any issues.

Question 10

Digital Sign On? what is this and how do i use it?

Accepted Answer

Since the COVID Pandemic, we are changing the way we do things to comply with government legislation and to minimise contact between riders and also between riders and our staff/team.

All riders entered for an event will be emailed a link to sign on which must be completed before the event in question. You must use a smartphone or tablet to load the link, thoroughly read the declaration and then sign with your finger in the box shown.

You will also be asked to view the online riders briefing and briefing notes that cover the event. Failure to do either of these will result in you not being able to take to the circuit and the loss of your points if found to be on the circuit without signing the declarations.

At this stage, you can enter the details of the person’s attending with you. Please be warned that due to the current Covid Prevention Regulations, persons not named on the list cannot be allowed entry into the event.

Question 11

I have an existing MyLaps transponder, will it work on your system?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we won’t know this for sure until we test it. We have been told that they should but again without testing them its impossible to know for sure. The best thing to do is try it in Practice and if it fails to pick up correctly, either hire one of our transponders for the weekend or upgrade your Registration to one including one of our transponders.

We are using the new Mylaps TR2 or X2  Kart Transponders.

** WE DO NOW KNOW THE MX VERSION OF THE MYLAPS TRANSPONDERS DO NOT WORK ON OUR SYSTEM

Question 12

I have entered one of your events, when will the schedule for the weekend be published?

Accepted Answer

We go to a great deal of trouble to minimise issues for riders that have entered two classes to make sure as much as possible that they don’t end up in back to back races. Obviously it’s impossible to completely eliminate this but we do try our best to accommodate everyone’s needs where we can.

Therefore we cannot publish the full schedule until the last online entries are in. Entry closes for most events the Sunday before so we aim to email all entered riders with a Riders Pack as soon after this as possible.

The Rider Pack contains not only the full planned running schedule but also the Paddock Layout plans and other relevant information we feel you may need to get the most out of the event.

Question 13

I see you have reintroduced Dyno Testing for this season, how does this work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have enlisted the help of Mini Bike Dyno to provide this service trackside over our race weekends. During the Practice days and Race Day up to the end of qualifying, The Dyno will be available for setup and diagnostic work.
During the races, it will be used to check the stock class bikes are complying to the rules for the class. Either or both the fastest lap and a random rider will be tested to make sure their engines comply with the class maximum limits. The limits set for each class and engine have been shown in the classes set regulations which can be found HERE

Question 14

Im told you run 2 grids for the popular Pitbike Classes, how does that work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Stock 140 and Stock 160 pit bike classes are very popular and we regularly have up to 60 entries each for these classes. To make sure that everyone is safe but also so that they all get a chance to race in the same championship we run a split grid system.

During Practice and qualifying we separate out the entries into 2 Groups based on ability, this is done by the Race Director prior to the meeting, taking into consideration the riders previous finishing positions and also their personal knowledge of the individual riders etc.  The slower riders will be placed in Group 2 and the faster riders in Group 1.

The lists of riders that have been allocated to each group will be published in the Riders Pack emailed to all entered riders and also will be on display at the circuit.
The riders will Practice and qualify in the groups they have been allocated to. Once Qualifying has taken place the times for the two groups are merged together and the faster riders will Race in Group A and the slower riders Race in Group B.
 
Progression:
A rider who wins Race 1 in Group B has the choice to join the back of Group A for Race 2. This allows them to race for the higher point-scoring positions and also allows the faster riders that have had a bad qualifying session to still recover into Group A for Race 2.

In these big grid classes, we run points from 60 for 1st place down to 1 point for 45th. This means the riders in group B are still racing for championship points.
This system is extremely flexible and allows all to take part in the championship fairly whether there be entries enough for 1 group of two.

Question 15

Do you have the logos for each 2026 class?

Accepted Answer

Yes our logos can be found below for all to use:

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