You'll need a rain light - here's the approved spec...

 RAIN LIGHT

All motorcycles must have a functioning red light mounted at the rear of the machine to be used in rain or low visibility conditions as instructed by Race Control. The team must ensure that the light is switched on whenever a rain tyre is fitted on the motorcycle and/or when any practice or race is declared “wet” by Race Control.

Lights must comply with the following:

 a) Lighting direction must be parallel to the machine centre line (motorcycle running direction), and clearly visible from the rear at least 15 degrees to both left and right sides of the machine centre line.

 b) Mounted on the seat/rear bodywork approximately on the machine centre line, in a position approved by the Chief Technical Officer. In case of dispute over the mounting position or visibility, the decision of the Chief Technical Officer will be final.

 c) Power output/luminosity equivalent to approximately: 10 – 15W (incandescent) 0.6 – 1.8 W (LED).

 d) The switch must be accessible.

 e) Rain light power supply may be separated from the motorcycle main wiring and battery.

 

OBSERVATIONS FROM 2015...

You can buy a good, approved unit from our Paddock Suppliers, A&R Racing or Rod Harwin Racing for less than £20 - so forget your idea of a Halfords cyle lamp.

If you use a unit with directional LED's then ensure the light is pointed in the direction of a following rider - pointing down at the rear tyre doesn't work.

Mount your light securely using bolts/brackets - we've seen velcro and double-sided tape used. Frankly, if our Tek Officials can just pull the light off, it will fail inspection as it will end up bouncing onto the grass during a race.

Please - if wet race conditions are declared and announcements have been made to turn your lights on - then do this before you arrive at the Collecting Area. Our staff are there to check you have them working - not to turn them on for you.