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1st Location - ASM RACES - Ta' Qali
Races are organised by the ASM (Motor Sport Association) which are being held in Ta' Qali. One can see photos of the drivers & their quads together with their race results under 'Events & Photos' subsection 'Race Results'. These races take place on a Sunday. One can also check under 'Future Events' what is the date of the next event.
If you are interested in participating and be part of this club, please contact the association for guidance of what needs to be done.
Looking forward to increase our racers.
Rules:
First timers can try the track on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - all day and Saturday mornings till noon. These are the training days. They can also take the feel of a race on Sunday with the other racers. The most important rule is that one will always drive/race in a clockwise direction.
For first timers, the basic safety equipment is necessary, i.e. a helmet. Moreover a number must be clearly shown at the back and front of the quad. Please contact the association to inform you which numbers are available.
However, a full gear with all the protective equipment will be necessary.
Races will be divided as follows: those above 250cc and those below 250cc.
Normally Sunday races will be as follows: autocross, motocross, bangers, demolishion and then the quads. These will be repeated for 3 times. Prepare a day at Ta Qali on Sunday. One can get his wife & kids. There is also a take-away where one can find burgers, hot-dogs, chips, drinks, etc.
Entrance fee for viewers is only EUR3. For those who are not registered with the ASM and want to race it's EUR20. However this is not advisable since it's better to be a member. A full year membership will cost EUR35 and the entrance fee for each race will be EUR12.
Sometimes enduro races will be organised. These are races against time. One will be alone in the track followed by another one after 1minute. It's not against one another but against time.
Please contact the M.Q.B.A. for further guidance and contacts.
Points:
Points are now given as follows to the first 6 positions:
1st - 10 pts
2nd - 7 pts
3rd - 6 pts
4th - 5 pts
5th - 4 pts
6th - 3 pts
There will be 3 heats and a final race. An average is taken after the 3 heats are done to determine which six drivers are going to race in the final. For points purposes only the final race counts. Each heat will have 4-6 drivers and is divided into 2 groups according to ballots.
RACETRACK MAP:
Stop by for a visit at the Race Tracks!
It's easy to find.
1. Locate the Ta' Qali Crafts Village and drive to the main strip.
2. Locate the Model Aircraft flying site.
3. Look for the Big Sign "ASM' Race Tracks.
The main gate is the Only one in the Parking Boxes in the area.
The Race Track is next to the Centenary Foodball Ground and the MFA Training grounds. It is only 30 meters away from the Model aircraft site.
Look for the big sign "A.S.M. Race Tracks".
Getting there.
From Mosta, on the way to Rabat, folow the signs 'Ta' Qali National Park'.
From Valletta to Rabat:- follow the signs ‘Ta Qali National Park' or ‘Ta' Qali Crafts Village'
Ta' Qali is in the centre of the island. Follow the signs leading to 'Ta' Qali Crafts Village'. It's next to the Model Aircraft site.
Address: ASM Race Tracks, Main Strip, National Park, Ta' Qali, Malta
FACILITIES - MARSHALS:
The Race Track is open to the general public every Saturday afternoon (during the Championship Season) and for all practice sessions during the year.
On Race Days (mostly on Sundays) a donation is asked for at the main gate to the track.
Access to the paddocks is 'Free of Charge'.
Children up to 12 years do not pay.
All the paddocks / spectator areas are elevated from the race track level for additional safety.
There are open air seating areas [a large tent] is in one of the main Grand Stands and over-looking on the Start/Finish straight.
Refreshments/Snacks/Take-Away are available at the mobile koisk on site.
Toilets and fresh water facilities are free.
Ambulance is always present during Race events.
Parking outside the Race Tracks is Free.
FLAGS:
Maltese National Flag
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Start |
| Red |
Danger in track. Everyone stops where he is and switch off engine |
| Green |
Track back to normal. No more danger. |
| Blue |
Leave the racer behind you overtake you cause either he is a full lap ahead of you or he is too much fast than you. |
| Yellow |
Slow down and no one can overtake. He who does overtake during a yellow flag will have the points deducted. |
Diagonal Black & White |
Warning. This means that you raced unfair and points will be deducted. |
| Black |
Disqualified for the whole day. If the rider ignores the flag and continues to race, he will be disqualifed by a race for every lap he made. |
| White with a Diagonal Black |
Last Lap. |
| Checkerd: White & Black |
Race finished. |
2nd Location - IKC Go Kart Track - Hal Far (Behind il-Kwart ta Mil)
Races against time are recently being organised. No annual membership is required however a fee of EUR15 (without trophies) or EUR25 (with trophies) must be paid each time an event here is organised. These will go for the running of the IKC, ambulance, mobile toilets and trophies.
Quads will normally race after the scooters followed by go karts. Quads will have 3 heats each with 3 laps. Best time out of the 9 laps will be chosen and the first 3 will be awarded with a trophy.
3rd Location - Badger Carting Track - Ta' Qali
Normally Saturday evening, races can be organised at the Badger Carting Track. One can also take a full package with BBQ as well. (normally these are organised during summer).
4th Location - Hal Far - Kwart ta Mil
These are good for those powerful quads normally above 500cc. Every Thursday one can go and try his/her quad from 8pm onwards. No limits how much one can try. (entrance fee EUR20). One can also buy food and beverages from the inside.
Other Locations - Various Places
Sometimes in aid of Charity road racing will be organised.
 
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