Pit stop course in motorcycle endurance racing
Online course of 300 hours in pit stops in endurance motorcycle racing. 6 modules covering pit-stop regulations, motorcycle design for fast changes, crew roles and choreography, tools and equipment, and training and improvement, with an assigned technical tutor.
Pit stop course in motorcycle endurance racing — studying from New Zealand
The motorcycle and two-wheeler sector in New Zealand is primarily retail, servicing, touring and recreational use, with a sizeable community of riders served by importers, dealerships and specialist workshops. Motorcycle safety and licensing fall under the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and the Motorcycle Trade Association supports the sector. Engineers and technicians often work in dealership service departments, component importers or with small specialist manufacturers.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,280 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Is there a professional body in New Zealand that recognises motorcycle engineering?
There is no separate statutory register for motorcycle engineers in New Zealand. Engineering New Zealand covers the wider profession, and vehicle compliance is regulated by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so employers decide how much weight to give them.
Who employs motorcycle engineers in New Zealand?
Likely employers include importers and distributors, motorcycle workshops, performance and race teams, and engineering firms serving the automotive sector. Some roles relate to vehicle certification and safety. Employers generally judge candidates on hands-on ability and project evidence, and a private qualification may or may not be valued depending on the employer.
How long does the course take alongside a job in New Zealand?
The course is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Specialist courses total 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. You have an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments or sponsored by an employer where available.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Apply the pit-box regulations of endurance motorcycle racing.
Adapt the motorcycle for quick component changes.
Define the roles and choreography of a pit stop.
Select and maintain quick-change tools.
Train crews and measure stop times using video.
Ensure the safety of personnel in the pit lane.
Design an optimised pit-stop procedure.
Who it's for
- Pit-stop mechanics in endurance and sprint racing.
- Chief mechanics who organise the crew and its training.
- Pit-box safety managers.
- Endurance team coordinators looking to cut time lost in the pits.
- Refuelling operators.
- Tool technicians who prepare and maintain race equipment.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join endurance racing teams.
What you'll work with
- FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) Regulations (sporting and technical rules of the EWC)
- UNE-EN 3 (portable fire extinguishers)
- UNE-EN ISO 6789 (hand torque tools)
- Spanish Law 31/1995 (occupational risk prevention)
- Royal Decree 773/1997 (personal protective equipment)
- FIM Standards for Road Racing Circuits (circuit safety and homologation)
- Kinovea
- Dartfish
- Excel
- GoPro Quik
6 modules
1.1Pit lane rules in the EWC1.2Number of authorised mechanics1.3Engine off and refuelling1.4Homologated refuelling equipment1.5Fire extinguishers and the safety operator1.6Rider change in the pit box1.7Pit lane speed limit1.8Penalties for infringements1.9Differences from other categories1.10Workshop: annotated reading of the pit-box regulations
2.1Quick-change axles2.2Callipers and discs for quick removal2.3Quick-connect refuelling cap2.4Stand bases and anchor points2.5Chain and sprocket for quick changes2.6Endurance lights and dashboard2.7Access points for quick repairs2.8Impact protection2.9Timing tests by component2.10Practical exercise: timing a wheel removal
3.1Stop leader and signals3.2Front-wheel mechanic3.3Rear-wheel mechanic3.4Refuelling operator3.5Rider assistant3.6Positions in the pit box and movements3.7Optimum task sequence3.8Communication by hand signals and radio3.9Rider entry and exit3.10Workshop: choreography of a complete stop
4.1Pneumatic and battery impact guns4.2Torque wrenches and torque control4.3Quick stands4.4Tyre warmers and tyre trolleys4.5Quick refuelling equipment4.6Mechanic's protective equipment4.7Organising the equipment4.8Tool maintenance4.9Spare parts prepared for repairs4.10Lab: checking torques after a stop
5.1Repetitive pit-stop training5.2Video recording and analysis5.3Measuring split times5.4Reducing errors5.5Stops in the rain and at night5.6Repairs after a crash5.7Stress management5.8Accident prevention in the pit box5.9Quality indicators5.10Case study: optimising a 12-second stop
6.1Analysis of the applicable regulations6.2Designing the sequence6.3Assigning roles6.4List of tools and equipment6.5Training plan6.6Measuring and analysing times6.7Pit-box safety plan6.8Improvement report6.9Written report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the course is compatible with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Kinovea, Dartfish, Excel and GoPro Quik, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for timed pit-stop training, pit-stop video analysis, torque checks and pit-box safety. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) Regulations; UNE-EN 3; UNE-EN ISO 6789; Spanish Law 31/1995; Royal Decree 773/1997; FIM Standards for Road Racing Circuits.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Kinovea, Dartfish, Excel, GoPro Quik, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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