CORSA:IFP

ember of the CORSA:IFP Owner’s Club (see Rule 12).

3. CORSA:IFP is for two-stroke, manual shift scooters only. There are no classes, everyone competes on the same playing field. The scooter and rider who finishes with the lowest time over both days is the winner. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis for a scooter that doesn't fit the "two-stroke, manual shift" model (if someone wants to ride a 1958 Cushman, for example). Given the nature of how people kit and build scooters here's a simple guideline:

1978 Vespa P200 with a new crate motor: Can Compete.
2004 PX150 with P200 motor: Can Not Compete

The above is not up for debate. An exception can be made on a case by case basis but if you have a 2-stroke Stella or a 2000-model PX150 this competition is not for you. The CORSA:IFP is as much a competition for people who build scooters as it is for paying attention to the route and careful planning and limited stops.

4. Any GPS devices (including any phone/device with mapping capability) are NOT allowed on CORSA:IFP. Honor system is used to enforce this and you will be disqualified if someone reports you were using such a device and you are found with said device. You may carry a smartphone for emergency or voice-only use, but not for any navigation or riding-related tracking. The suggestion of impropriety is assumed to be impropriety. Speedometers are cheap, if you need to use one, buy one appropriate to your model scooter. (NOTE: bicycle speedometers that use a magnet attached to a wheel are allowed)

5. Cheaters will be disqualified from the current CORSA: IFP and the following (2) CORSA: IFP events (i.e, if you are caught cheating in 2013 you will not be eligible to participate until 2016 and only then on approval by three members of the Owner’s Club). Cheating is defined as: a) serious deviation from the route, b) using an electronic map device. If you deviate from the official route it is your responsibility to return to the route as directly as possible, in a way which does not reduce the number of miles traveled if you had stayed on the route. When you arrive and you know you deviated from the route look at the map and estimate whether you took miles off (gained time) or added miles (lost time). Be as honest and forthcoming as possible. Cheating isn't winning since the CORSA:IFP is a measure of more than just speed.

6. The winner of the CORSA:IFP for each year will have the opportunity to host the CORSA:IFP the following year. if the winner does not wish to host the CORSA:IFP (or was the host for that year) then the second place finisher can host. If the winner is the same as the previous year then 2d place will host. If 2d place is the same, 3rd place hosts. If no one in the top 3 places wishes to host, or are disqualified from hosting by nature of winning the previous year, then a drawing should be held amongst all other winners (if more than one wishes to host).

7. The host of the CORSA:IFP -is- allowed to compete in that year's CORSA:IFP provided they compete fairly. In order to compete fairly the host must have planned the route using maps (electronic (Google) or otherwise) and not have ridden any portion of the route on/in any vehicle. In a situation where the host is trying to determine the best way in or out of a city, or navigating a construction area, then any information they glean must be shared openly and fairly with the competitors. If the host rides, or drives, any portion of the route other than those within reason the host is disqualified from competition. They may still ride but their times will not be recorded nor will they be given any place in the standings.

8. CORSA:IFP should start two days prior to a rally, and end on the day that the rally starts (typically this means the race begins on a Thursday and ends on Friday). This is a guideline meant to keep the scooter community together. However it is not a steadfast rule. Any deviation from this must be passed through and approved by the CORSA:IFP Owners Club. (see rule 12). Once the route has been finalized by the host it will be provided to everyone registered to compete. This should be done no longer than 4 weeks prior to the start, and no sooner than 2 weeks prior to the start date. This provides competitors time to study the route and come up with their own notes and means of taking the route directions with them. Do not plot waypoints, etc on the map itself (too easy to add on a GPS for that one or two people who will try to cheat). If you wish to have waypoints to determine people are following the route, then hand those out at the start of the race (i.e., stop at 7-11 on 2stroke Ave, provide a photo or a receipt). Waypoints are not mandatory, but is the easiest method to avoid the desire to take short-cuts.

9. CORSA:IFP Start Times (Guideline): Typically the CORSA:IFP will begin at the same time for all riders (e.g. 7:00am). If you start riding at 9 am you are 2 hours behind. Your time did not start at 9am, it started at 7am. If the host has enough personnel to have staggered start times and can maintain accurate timekeeping then they may do so (i.e., Mike started at 7 am and finished at 4:12. Colin started at 7:30 and finished at 4:23, etc). It's easiest and suggested, however, to have everyone begin at the same time.

10. CORSA:IFP should always be challenging, but not overbearing, especially considering that it ends at a rally weekend. Be cautious of having riders out late at night (barring breakdowns, getting lost, etc). A good rule of thumb is to have a longer 1st day and a shorter 2d day. There is no minimum mile limit but another good rule of thumb is to have Day 1 plan for 7-8 hours and Day 2 for 4-6 hours. Previous experience shows 1-2 hours longer than the Google Maps time is when most people finish by.

11. Sportsmanship: No cheating. Riders who are in trouble on the side of the road visible to other riders should clearly indicate whether they need help or whether they do not. If they do not they should turn and wave other riders past. If a rider is flagged down that rider should stop and help. They should also account for their time spent helping and can pad to their benefit (i.e., stopped for 23 minutes to help, can deduct 30 minutes of time). If Rider A breaks down, Rider B stops to help and Riders C - F decided to stop and look and take a smoke break only Rider B gets the time benefit). You should look at the time with the person you’re helping so both of you know time spent and can verify.

12. Administration and CORSA:IFP Owners Club: The CORSA:IFP Owners Club consists of the following: Michael Garrett, Colin Madere, Starr Markham and Mike Heytens. The winner/host of each CORSA:IFP becomes a member of the Owners Club from that year on. (for example Joe Price won in 2012 and is planning 2013. He is currently a host/planner and after 2013 he becomes a member of the Owners Club). All changes to the CORSA: IFP must be approved by a 2/3ds majority of the Owners Club.

12a. Patches, T-shirts. The Host is responsible for providing both a patch and a t-shirt to all pre-registered competitors. If a Host decides to allow a last-minute registrant there is no requirement for that person to have a patch and t-shirt. The Host is responsible for handling their own finances, planning for ending at a rally, planning the route, etc. It's a thankless job (just kidding, it's actually very rewarding). Nothing has to be fancy, make it your own. However a patch must be provided to all members of the Owners Club even if they did not compete. Given the lead-time on patches, you’ll always have to order more than you need for the riders anyway to accommodate late-registrants, so should not actually cost you more. The patch for the Owners is a thank you to them for helping answer questions, promote the event on your behalf, provide guidance, etc. There is no requirement for a t-shirt for Owners who do not compete, that's up to you. If you have left-over t-shirts due to ordering requirements you may sell a t-shirt to members of the Owners Club who did not compete in order to recoup costs. In addition, any help you receive with the CORSA:IFP with logistics from your friends, family, local club you may provide a t-shirt to, however patches are reserved solely for actual competitors and for members of the Owners Club. Only those who have competed get the honor of wearing the patch, this means that although an Owner receives a patch, they may not wear it if they did not compete.

12b. There is no requirement for any award whatsoever. If you choose to provide awards then you may do so and they may be anything you wish from gift certificates to an actual trophy. Awards are encouraged, however, and you'll find that there are scooter shops out there who will be glad to help. Be creative.