THE CONSTITUTION OF THE DISTRICT 23 AMATEUR RIDERS
MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE I, NAME. The name of this organization shall be
the District 23 Amateur Riders Motorcycle Association. (ARMCA) Referred to as
District 23.
ARTICLE II, PURPOSE. The purpose of this organization shall
be to encourage sportsmanlike competition between amateur riders within the
Association, to promote uniformity of competition rules, and to support
motorcycle activities through legislative or defense efforts on behalf of our
membership.
ARTICLE III, ANNUAL MEETING. An Annual Meeting will occur
after the end of the Racing season and before the sanction meeting of each year
for the purpose of hearing reports and electing Officers. All reports are
subject to approval by the board. The time and place of the Annual Meeting
shall be publicized at least twenty (20) days in advance.
ARTICLE IV, MEMBERSHIP.
WARNING: motor vehicle mishaps, in competition or otherwise, can result in injury or death. Minors without parental consent or supervision should never use motor vehicles.
SECTION A, INDIVIDUAL MEMBER. Membership in the District
23 Amateur Riders Motorcyclist Association shall be open to all American
Motorcyclist Association and ATVA members upon application to the association
on the authorized form, and payment of annual dues. Membership shall be for one
season and shall expire on January 1st on each year.
SECTION B, MEMBER CLUBS. DISTRICT 23 Club Membership is
open to any Club or Promoter that sponsors AMA sanctioned amateur motorcycle
events within the state of
ARTICLE V, ORGANIZATION.
SECTION A, OFFICERS. The Officers of the Association shall
be a Chairman, a Vice- Chairman, and Treasurer, a Motocross Vice-Chairman, a
Government Relations Representative, and additional Officers as specified in
the Bylaws. These Officers shall be elected at the Annual Meeting for a
one-year term and shall take office January 1 following the election, except
the treasurer which shall be a board appointed position.
SECTION B, BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The Board of Directors of
the Association shall consist of the Officers of the Association, one Board
Representative from each Member Club, the class representatives from each venue
as designated by vote of the membership, and the AMA Congressmen
SECTION C;
COMMITTEES
The
board will determine the need for committees. All committee recommendations
need to be approved by the board.
ARTICLE VI, ADMINISTRATION AND POLICYMAKING.
SECTION A, DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS. The Officers of the
Association shall have those duties traditionally assigned to such Officers and
additional duties as specified in the Bylaws. It shall be the duty of the
officers to contract the services of a secretary to the board.
SECTION B, POLICYMAKING. The board of Directors shall be
the policymaking body of the Association and shall administer all Association
activities.
SECTION C, POINTKEEPING. Point keeping is one of the
duties of the Board Secretary
SECTION D, ADMINISTRATION OF RULES. Each Member Club shall
be responsible for the administration of Competition Rules, which pertain to
the operation of point paying meets promoted by the Member Clubs.
SECTION E, MEET SCHEDULING. To be eligible for district
points, all competition meets are subject to open calendar scheduling. Easter
Sunday will not be a point paying meet date.
Points paying Motocross is restricted to Sundays, and legal holidays
during the designated Motocross racing season.
SECTION F, Secretary to the Board. A
contracted position, duties defined by the board of directors.
ARTICLE VII, INTENTION TO
REMAIN NONPROFIT. This Association
shall be a Nonprofit Organization. No part of the assets of the Association
shall insure to the benefit of, or be distributed to any member, member club,
officer, or director, or to any other private individual. Reimbursement of
reasonable expenditures shall not be considered a distribution of assets. In
the event of the dissolution of this Association, all assets of the Association
shall be distributed to a tax-exempt foundation for mentally challenged
children. Such foundation must be selected by a 2/3 vote of the Board of
Directors.
ARTICLE VIII, METHOD OF AMENDMENT. This Constitution may be
amended by Unanimous vote of the Board of Directors who vote on the proposed
amendment or by ¾ vote of the individual members present and voting at the
Annual Meeting, providing that notice of the proposed change has been made in
writing to the Board of Directors and the Member Clubs at least 30 days prior
to the date the vote was taken.
THE BYLAWS OF THE DISTRICT 23 AMATEUR RIDERS MOTORCYCLE
ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE I, MEMBERSHIP.
DISTRICT 23 does not test the skill of individual participants in AMA sanctioned events, nor does the association license amateur competitors or judge rider competence. Participants are solely responsible for their safety.
SECTION A, INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. An applicant will be
accepted for membership upon showing evidence of current AMA/ATVA membership
and payment of annual dues. The Board secretary will issue each member a rider
identification card, which will be honored at all types of events. It is not
mandatory for out-of-state riders to join District 23. If an out-of-state rider
wants to join and ride for year-end awards, he may do so. All
SECTION B, EXPULSION. For unsportsmanlike conduct or
disregard of AMA and/or District 23 rules, a member may be placed on probation
by vote of the Board of Directors. While on probation, they are not in good
standing and cannot earn points in District 23 events. If just cause for
reinstating the member is not demonstrated, he may be expelled by a vote of the
Directors after one month of probation. Members bringing legal action against
the District shall be considered not in good standings with District 23.
SECTION C, MEMBER CLUBS. All Members Clubs must be
chartered with the AMA. Member Clubs, as defined in the Constitution, shall
each have one Representative on the Board of Directors. Each Member Club may
choose in its own manner a DISTRICT 23 member to be its representative, and one
alternate to serve in the absence of the regular Representative. In the absence
of any authorized Representative, the Association shall consider the Club
President to be the authorized Representative of his Club. Notice given to the
Club President or the Club Representative shall be considered notice to the
Club. Additionally, all Member Clubs must have at least one DISTRICT 23 member
besides the DISTRICT 23 Representative. District 23 members, club/promoters
must comply with AMA rules, guidelines and responsibilities. Attendance at 50%
of the Board Meetings is required by club/promoter representative or
alternative. Failure to attend 50% of the meetings may result in restriction or
loss of the ability to pay points at your meets the following season.
SECTION D, SUSPENSION . If a Club fails to forward
the results of an event within 3 days, a later event of the Club may be placed
under point’s suspension. If a track is late with over 50% of event results,
the track will be fined $100.00 per event, and be subject to loss of point
ability for the following year. This applies to all types of points paying
events, and all entrants. The same penalty applies for failure to complete and
mail in the District 23 event forms to the appropriate people. An event
sanctioned after the AMA Sanction Meeting will be a point earning event only if
it is advertised in a manner fair to all riders and also that it does not
compete with any other District 23 event of the same type unless approval is
received from the other Club. In the event of a failure to comply with the
guidelines the board will outline the discrepancies in a written communication
to the club or promoter with a time frame for correction. If the discrepancies
continue past the designated time frame the board may revoke the privilege of
District 23 points.
ARTICLE II, OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS.
SECTION A, OFFICERS. The Officers of the Association shall
be a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Treasurer, a Motocross Vice-Chairman, a
Government Relations Representative, and a Trail Rider Vice-Chairman. Also, a
Board Advisor, a Banquet Chairperson, Webmaster and class representatives as
follows: ATV Hare Scrambles (1), Hare Scrambles (2), Youth Enduro/Hare
scrambles (1), Hill climb (2), Road (1), Flat Track (1), Quad MX (1), Mini Quad
MX (1) , Enduro (2), Micro MX (2), Mini MX (2), 125cc MX (2), 250/Open MX (2),
Schoolboy Class (1), 16-24 MX (1), 25+/30+ Class MX (1), 40+/45+/50+ MX classes (1), girls 9-13/Women
MX (1) and Trials (1).
SECTION B, NOMINATIONS. Any member in good standing is
eligible for nomination and election to office in the Association. Nominations
may be made from the floor at the Annual Meeting. Letters of interest will be
accepted by the board secretary prior to the annual meeting. Those submitting a
letter will still need to be nominated and seconded from the floor at the
annual meeting.
SECTION C,
VACANCIES IN OFFICE.
1)
A vacancy in the office of the Chairman shall be filled
by appointment by the Association's Vice-Chairman, pending special election by
the Board of Director's to fill the unexpired term.
2) A vacancy in any other office shall be filled by appointment by the Chairman subject to Board approval.
3) A vacancy in a Member Club's representation shall be filled by the Member Club by choosing an District 23 member to represent the Club and informing the Chairman of the new Representative (or new alternate). If a Club's representative is elected an Officer of the Association, the club may choose a new representative.
ARTICLE III, DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
SECTION A, CHAIRMANS' DUTIES. The Chairman shall be the
chief executive officer of the association, shall have general supervision of
its affairs and business. The duties of the Chairman shall be:
1)
To preside at the annual meeting and meetings of the
Board of Directors.
2)
To act as District Referee in any disputes pertaining to
District 23, and to interpret the competition rules whenever questions arise.
3)
To appoint individuals to fill vacancies in offices, to
appoint new class representatives when new types of competition events are
included in District 23 activities, and to appoint all committees with approval
of the Board of Directors.
4)
To keep all records and documents belonging to the
Association, including the Charter and Articles of Incorporation, the
Constitution, and Bylaws.
5)
To manage the District rulebook, and oversee changes
and editing of rule book annually.
SECTION B, VICE-CHAIRMANS' DUTIES. The duties of the
Vice-Chairman are:
1)
To assume the duties of the Chairman in his absence.
2)
To manage promotional activities for District 23 and
chair the promotions committee.
SECTION C, TREASURERS' DUTIES. The duties of the Treasurer
shall be:
1)
To receive funds, issue receipts, and make
disbursements authorized by the Association.
2)
To keep an accurate record of all funds received and
all money spent, all physical inventory and to report at the Annual Meeting and
to the Board of Directors upon request.
3)
To file tax information required by the Internal
Revenue Service and the State of
4)
To obtain two (2) signatures, not of the same family,
on all disbursements of District 23 funds with the approval of the Board of
Directors.
5)
To present to the Board of Director members the
original bank statement of the District's checking and savings accounts every
month or whenever requested.
SECTION D, MOTOCROSS VICE-CHAIRMANS' DUTIES. The duties of the Motocross Vice-Chairman
shall be:
1)
To act as a Field Representative for the Motocross
riders.
2)
To conduct himself at all times in a manner that will
gain the respect of riders and race officials alike.
3)
To make himself available to riders in order to give
advice and assistance. Also, to notify the referee of his presence at the
event.
4)
To keep abreast of developments concerning District
policies and to notify the Board of Directors of any issues that cannot be
settled in the field.
5) Chair the MX track Advisory Committee.
SECTION E, CLASS REPRESENTATIVES DUTIES. The duties of the Class representatives shall
be:
1)
Attend at least 50% of the board meetings. If not
attending you must send in a report to the District office. If not you will
lose voting privileges and cannot be re-elected for the following year.
2)
To represent the riders at Board of Directors Meetings.
3) To notify event promoter of your presence.
4)
To aid in collecting door prizes for the year-end
banquets.
5)
To accept and submit rider proposals to the Board of
Directors for consideration.
SECTION F, CLUB REPRESENTATIVE’S DUTIES. The duties of
each Club Representative to the Board of Directors shall be:
1)
To be responsible for Association membership
applications at his Clubs' events.
2)
To be responsible for administration interests at his
Clubs' events, to include enforcement of Association rules and the tabulation
and reporting of event results to the board secretary.
3)
To forward membership applications to the Board
Secretary and dues to the Treasurer collected by his club within five days.
4)
To maintain communication between the Association and
his club.
5)
To foster and maintain a spirit of fellowship and
sportsmanship at all events.
6)
To attend at least 50% of the meetings, and take part
in District business on behalf of his/her club.
SECTION G, DISTRICT REFEREES' DUTIES. The duties of the
DISTRICT 23 Chairman acting as District Referee shall be:
1)
As District Referee, the Chairman shall be empowered
with the duties and responsibilities assigned to the AMA's Chairman of the
Competition Congress in the AMA Rulebook. In all matters pertaining to District
23, he shall referee any competition rules should any questions arise.
2)
Any protest of a machine, rider, or any matter
pertaining to an event must be made in the manner provided in the AMA Rulebook
to the referee of the club sponsoring the event. The club referee shall send a
report of all protests and the dispositions of decisions made of them to the
District Referee within 72 hours. The District
Referee may place any rider under point suspension or may suspend any rider
from entry in District events for any period of not less than fifteen (15) days
nor more than one year for willful violation of the Competition Rules or for
any of the violations listed in the AMA Rulebook under offenses. APPEALS: A decision of a Club Referee if made
in writing within seven (7) days of
the concerned event. The District Referee shall not accept any matter
for approval or review that has not been submitted to the Club Referee at the
event. The Club Referee and all contacted by the District Chairman and their
presence requested at the board meeting reviewing the issue.
3)
The District Referee is empowered to act in any case of
violations of the "Rules Governing Sanctions" or the "General
Rules of the Meet" of the AMA Rulebook of any District 23 Rule or
Regulation. Any event in violation of these rules may, upon action of the
District Referee, have the awarded points canceled. A Club or Promoter may have
points for future events suspended for violations of the rules. All actions of
the District Referee are subject to approval of the DISTRICT 23 Board of
Directors. All actions of the referee
shall be reported in writing to the Board Members. At the request of any one or
more Board Members, any action will be put to a vote of the Board with a
majority vote required to overturn any action. All Referee decisions will
be final fifteen (15) days after
notification to the Board unless such action is started. In any case of protest involving a club, which
the District Referee is a member, he shall disqualify himself and the
Vice-Chairman will assume the duties and responsibilities.
SECTION H, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES' DUTIES. The duties of the Government Relations
Representative shall be:
1)
To monitor legislative, regulatory, and land use
developments affecting the future of off-road motorcycling.
2)
To initiate development of District 23 policy and
strategy which will maximize future availability of land for off-road
motorcycling.
3)
To represent District 23 in conveying District policy
and positions to the appropriate government agencies and lawmakers.
4)
Chair legislative committee
SECTION I, TRAIL RIDER VICE-CHAIRPERSON DUTIES. The duties
of the Trail Rider Vice-Chairperson shall be:
1)
To represent non-competition riders and assist the
Government relations Representative with off-road motorcycle issues.
SECTION J, ADVISOR for
board decisions. The Board Advisor will have had to serve the
District as Chairperson for three years or more. This advisor will have full
voting privileges as long as an active status was maintained. Active status
defined as attending 50 % of scheduled board meetings.
SECTION K, BANQUET CHAIRPERSON. The duties of the Banquet
Chairperson will be:
2)
He/she will be responsible for coordinating all
year-end banquet activities, and manage the booklet for the annual banquet.
3)
Maintain accurate records to be passed on.
4)
Expenses must be pre-approved.
5)
Coordinate all of the other members of the committee
to bring the event together.
SECTION L,
MOTOCROSS CLUB/PROMOTER DUTIES.
The duties of the motocross Club/Promoter should be to
comply with the track recommendations.
Track Recommendations for MX
tracks to participate in D23 points paying meets:
1)
Parking:
a.
Recommended pit
parking area should be twenty (20) acres. Track/parking should accommodate all
those who wish to attend.
b.
Track entrance
should have two (2) lanes after off main roadway with two (2) attendants for
receiving gate fee and release form signatures.
c.
Parking should be
a dedicated mowed area.
2)
Sign up:
a.
Promoter should
provide a minimum of three (3) sign up lanes.
b.
Promoter should
have a separate area (different from sign up lanes) for AMA and district signup.
c.
It is recommended
that the promoter have computer(s) loaded with scoring software for rider and
race information, and sign up. Results could then be sent to the district
office as an electronic file.
3)
Track:
a.
To comply with AMA
standards of adequate dust control, each track should have a complete, workable
watering system with pumps, hoses and personnel to water track before and
during event.
b.
Track sections
should be clearly identified by number.
c.
Track should
incorporate a communication system throughout the pit and spectator areas. This
system should be either an intercom system with speakers or a FM signal for
radio listening.
d.
The track should
have a minimum 36-rider starting gate system. Gate system should be a backward
falling system and be fully operational. It is recommended that the gate system
be easily upgradeable to handle 40 riders. Separate youth track minimum of 20
positions.
e.
Track should have
adequate staging space behind starting gate area to accommodate double drops
and the next moto class.
f.
Track should have
adequate pre-staging area for those riders waiting to draw their pin.
g.
Track should have
fully operational maintenance equipment (dozer, tractor, bobcat, etc.) at
trackside during event.
ARTICLE IV, MEETINGS AND QUORUMS. A quorum at the Annual
Meeting shall be fifteen (15) members in good standing. A quorum at meetings of
the Board of Directors shall be six (6) Directors provided that at least three
(3) Clubs are represented. Only one vote per Club / Promoter. Business of the
Board may be conducted by mail. Thirty (30) days shall be allowed to receive
replies. Six (6) replies shall constitute a quorum. Proposed amendments to the
competition rules involving a specific event will be considered only if brought
by the Chairman or the appointed representative of the standing committee on competition
rules for the type of event concerned before either the Board of Directors or
the membership at the Annual Meeting.
ARTICLE V, PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY. Amendments to these
Bylaws may be made by a 2/3 vote of the members present and voting at the Annual
Meeting or by a 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors, provided that notice of the
proposed change has been made in writing to the Board of Directors and the
Member Clubs at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date the vote is taken.
ARTICLE VI, RIDER POINT SYSTEM.
SECTION A, ELIGIBILITY.
All riders
competing in District 23 point paying events must be members of this
Association, except out-of-state riders who can prove current membership in an
AMA recognized rider's Association within their home District and show proof of
the Class they are eligible to participate in or else to race in the B Class.
SECTION B, POINT SCHEDULE. Points will be
awarded on finals only in all meets. The point system used shall be in
accordance with the AMA Rulebook unless otherwise provided for in these Bylaws.
SECTION C, CLASSIFICATION
OF RIDERS. Rider Classification shall be as set forth in
the AMA Rulebook or as set forth in these Bylaws for the event concerned.
Seasonal points will be awarded in all rider classifications.
SECTION D, DATES OF
POINTGIVING MEETS. All point paying meets shall be held between
January 1 and December 31(Inclusive), except for Motocross season defined under
Competition Rules Article VIII Section B # 3. Point paying meets shall be those
meets scheduled at the Annual Sanctioning Meeting. All requests for additional
District 23 point giving meets or changes in the location or date of previously
scheduled meet must have the unanimous approval of all clubs and promoters
holding sanctioned meets of the same type. It is the responsibility of the
requesting club or promoter to obtain these approvals. After verifying the
approvals, the District shall grant the requested change or addition pending
AMA approval. Points shall be kept on an annual basis.
SECTION E; DISTRICT
BOUNDARIES AND POINT PAYING EVENTS
The
start of any event that is to pay points may not exceed 125 miles from any
SECTION F, ANNUAL AWARDS. Season point champions in each competition discipline
will receive awards at an Annual Awards Banquet. In the following season, “A”
class award winners may have riding numbers corresponding to their places in
the point standings. The total numbers of awards given are as follows: Awards
will be given to the top 20% in Enduro, Hare Scramble, Motocross, Road Riding,
Hill Climb, Trials and Flat Track. A minimum of three (3) awards and a maximum
of ten (10) awards will be awarded in each class. In places where ties result in the final
point standings for awards, the first measure to break any ties will be head to
head competition. If after this, there are still ties then they will be broken
by the most number of first places, second places, third places, and so on, to
break the tie. It is permissible to use a racers throw outs if required to
break ties. A rider must participate in
50% of the scheduled District 23 meets his/her discipline to be eligible for a
year-end award. The awards will be voted on by the board of Directors at a
monthly board meeting. It is the responsibility of the Board of Directors to designate
the type and size of awards for the different skill levels A, B, C.
Championship classes are defined as all A level classes or those classes with
no designated skill levels or skill name or otherwise designated.
1)
The annual banquet
will be held and be fiscally responsible within the calendar year of that
season.
2)
Other award
banquets will be fiscally responsible within calendar year.
THE COMPETITION RULES OF THE DISTRICT 23 AMATEUR
RIDERS MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION
Special Note: DISTRICT 23
does not set engineering and design standards or inspect tracks used in AMA
sanctioned standard events. Participants are solely responsible for their
safety at AMA sanctioned meets and should assess their own ability to negotiate
each individual track or course. Participants who doubt the competence of track
officials, have concerns about the safety of the course, or their ability to
negotiate the course, or are uncertain about the condition of their vehicle, or
doubt the competence of fellow competitors, should not participate and should
request the return of their entry fee before competitive activity begins.
AMA sound levels will be
met and tested for at all D23 meets per AMA definition
ARTICLE I. The AMA Amateur and Semi-Professional Competition
rulebook shall be followed in its entirety at District 23 meets.
ARTICLE II, RIDER NUMBERS.
SECTION A. Hill climb numbers will be assigned on a first come
basis.
SECTION B. Enduro numbers will be assigned on a first come basis.
SECTION C. Motocross riders will be assigned numbers according to
the following schedule:
1)
”A” class riders
will be assigned numbers 1-999, top 20 earned and reserved from the previous
year. The top 20 riders from each “A” class other than the 250 class must run a
letter designation as follows. Letter to be 3” minimum.125-A, 16-24-L, +25-M,
Vet + 30-V, Senior-S, 45+ R, 50+-F, and Women-W. “B” classes 21-999, “C”
classes 21-999, 125 Junior riders and Schoolboy class riders will be assigned
A, B, or C #’s by their ability. Top 20 can ride 1-20 accompanied by a Y. If a “C”
class rider has a letter with their number they must put the letter first. The
letter is to be the same size as the numbers. Backgrounds and numbers are as
follows:
a.
A class, black
numbers on white background,
b.
B class, black
numbers on yellow background,
c.
C class, white
numbers on black background. These color background rules are enforced on D 23
member racers only.
2)
The following
Youth Classes will have numbers 21 – 999 open to them and they may carry the
same number with them through all the youth classes. Black numbers on white background
is recommended.
a.
50cc Premix 4-6 AMA class 1
b.
50cc Premix 7-8 AMA class 2
c.
50cc oil injected
4-8 AMA class 3
d.
50cc single or
multi speed AMA class 4
e.
65cc 7-9
f.
65cc 10-11
g.
85cc 9-11, 12-15,
Supermini 12-15 and 85 cc 9-12. The top
20 in Supermini only can run 1-20.
3)
Quad MX will be 1-999 Top 10 earned and reserved. A
racers Black numbers on white background, B class riders black numbers on
yellow background. C class racers White numbers on black background
4) Mini Quads will be 1-999 Top 10 earned and reserved. 50cc class white numbers on black background, 90cc class black numbers on white background.
SECTION D. The Board Secretary has the right to assign numbers if
there are duplicate requests, or if you ask for a number that does not fit the
class number system. A rider must change his/her number if advancing during the
season. D 23 racers must use the background and number color assigned to
his/her racing level. Failure to comply may result in disqualification from the
meet and loss of award points.
SECTION E. Hare scramble numbers may be assigned to each rider by
the point keeper at the beginning of the season. Club and/or Promoters may opt
to require an alternate number for their own scoring purposes.
The AMA/DISTRICT 23 does
not train or certify officials who preside over AMA sanctioned standard
competition events. Participants are solely responsible for their own safety.
All officials must be members of the AMA.
ARTICLE III, SPECIFIC RULES
FOR ENDURO/HARE SCRAMBLES
SECTION A.
In general,
District 23 points paying Enduro/Hare Scrambles shall follow AMA rules as
specified in the current AMA Rulebook. Specifically, each organizing club will
follow the AMA rules governing check point procedures, route sheet
requirements, course marking requirements, gas stop and gas available
requirements, equipment requirements, rider number assignment requirements and
spectator provisions.
1)
Mandatory Sound Testing - All amateur class motorcycles, to include Youth
Premier 7-15, Junior 11-15 and Women 9-15, will be sound tested at all events.
SECTION B, AMATEUR RIDER CLASSIFICATION:
Motor vehicle mishaps in competition or otherwise, can result in injury or
death. Minors without parental consent or supervision should never use motor
vehicles. Rider classification will be, AA class consisting of the top 10
overall point accruing A riders from the previous year and any national AA
riders competing in District 23 meets. Other classes as follows:
2)
0-200 A, B, C
3)
201 -250 A, B, C
4)
Open
A, B, C 251 and over
5)
Vet
30+ A, B, C
6)
Senior
40+ A, B, C
7)
50+
A, B, C
8)
Masters
60+
9)
Women
Trail rider
class will be available to non-competitive riders at specific meets, which
requires a District 23 Trail rider card. Hare scrambles Quad classes include,
Quad Senior 40+, Quad Sport A, B and C, Mini Quad 4-8 and 8-15, Utility and Women
(any displacement).
The sponsoring
club shall have the option of combining classes based on engine size if there
are not enough participants to provide for a reasonable level of competition.
Classes may be combined based on engine size/type only. The basic classification
of "AA", "A", "Vet" (age 30 and over),
"Senior"(age 40 and over), 50+
and Women are not to be combined with another basic
class (i.e. "AA" may not be combined with "A", "Super
Senior" with "Senior", "B" and "C", etc.).
SECTION C, YOUTH RIDER CLASSIFICATION ENDURO/HARE SCRAMBLE
Youth
Beginner Classes are
defined as follows:
1)
Micro 4-8, oil injected 50cc 2 stroke or 4 stroke
automatic
2)
Macro 4-8, 50cc 2-stroke Premix chain, 80cc 4stroke. DS
80, PW 80, XR 80 (not all inclusive)
3)
Peewee 7-11, 0-65cc 2-stroke; 9-11 PW 80, DS 80, 80cc
4-stroke; (not all inclusive)
4) Premier 7-15, 0-85cc 2-strokes, Big wheel 85/112, up to 150cc 4-stroke. (not all inclusive)
5) Junior 11-15, 80-200cc two stroke-80-230 four stroke (starts with C class)
6)
Women
9-15, 0-100cc two stroke/ 0-150 four stroke.
With the introduction of many new models annually other machines may be included in the above classes at the discretion of the event referee and Class representative consistent with the intent of the class to keep the bikes somewhat equal within classes.
Racers moving
into the Amateur classes may be placed at the B level.
The youth classes are intended as beginner classes; therefore a racer may only compete in one class. Once a racer moves up to the Amateur classes he/she may not return to the beginner classes. A racer may compete in the Premier class and the Junior class if event scheduling permits and the racer meets the age and equipment limits of the Junior class. A racer may participate in the Junior class and an amateur class as long as the racer meets the age and equipment limits of the Junior class. In order to eligible for an overall award you must enter an Amateur class. Depending upon the rider’s skill and experience he/she may be placed in the B amateur class when moving up to amateur ranks. Ages for all youth classes will be determined on January 1.
SECTION D, NUMBERS: Enduro Rider Number Assignments for
"AA" Class shall be determined through a blind drawing from a
specific set of numbers. One number from each of rows 10 through 19 shall be
set-aside for the "AA" Class. This assures that competition among the
top riders is fair and equitable.
SECTION E, POINTS: Points are awarded in accordance with the AMA Point
schedule. One meet will be eliminated from the tally of accumulated points for
the season when there are 6 through 8 meets on the schedule. If there are nine
(9) or more meets scheduled there will be 2 eliminated. Total points, minus the
points from the meet(s) with the rider's worst score, will be used to determine
overall and class standings for the season. To earn points, a contestant must
be a paid up member in good standing of
SECTION F, YEAR-END AWARDS: To be eligible
for year end awards (not required for youth class riders, it is recommended
that older youth riders work an event however youth riders will not be awarded
worker points.) a rider must be a District 23 member, a verified member of a
District 23 club by August 31st of current season, and work a
District 23 off road meet (either an Enduro, Hare scrambles or trail ride)
District 23 club representatives must provide the list of club members within 14 days who have fulfilled their
eligibility for year end awards to the District 23 points keeper after their
respective meets. Failure to do so may result in fines or suspension. Riders
only need to work one meet per year to fulfill their eligibility for year-end
awards in both series.
SECTION G, WORKER POINTS: District 23 awards Bonus Points for working on Enduro
and Hare Scrambles. To qualify a rider
must work 24 hours in addition to the day(s) of the meet. Up to 12 hours (50%)
of the required 24 hours of work can include non-trail work such as sanctioning
the event, securing permission for land use, preparing promotional materials,
etc. Up to 12 hours (50%) of the required 24 hours of work can also include
time spent up to two weeks after the event doing such things as removing course
markers and repairing trails. When calculating class standings, the rider will
receive Bonus Points equivalent to a first place finish
plus 5 points for working a meet. When calculating overall A standings,
Bonus Points equal to the working rider’s best overall finish will be used.
Worker points can be awarded for only one event per series.
SECTION H, RIDER DOWN RULE.
A
racer who stops to aid another rider who has sustained serious injuries will be
awarded. the average of his points per event earned for the season for the
event in which he stopped to render help. The helping rider must remain with
the injured rider until qualified help arrives. The rider being awarded the
helper points may not be scored in the event in which he stopped to render aid.
Subject to approval of class reps.
SECTION I, RIDER ADVANCEMENT
ENDURO: Rider
advancement to the "AA" Class will be determined at the conclusion of
each season. The overall top 10 of point accruing A riders from the previous
season will be assigned to the "AA" Class for the next season. In
addition, any National "AA" riders participating in District 23 meets
are automatically assigned to the District 23 "AA" Class. Riders may
also choose to compete in the "AA" Class. However, having done so,
they may not revert to their old classification until the following season.
Rider advancement to the "A" Class shall be in accordance with AMA
rules governing "B" advancement to the "A" Class. For
Enduro riders only competing in the "C" Class
may advance to the "B" Class in one of five ways:
1)
By choosing to do so.
2)
Finishing with the score that would place him/her in
the top 20 "B" class riders at a single meet or by earning cumulative
amount of points based on his/her
overall finish compared to all other "C" riders at each meet.
3)
Advancement points are cumulative from year to year.
4)
Advancement from "C" to "B" occurs
after 100 points in accordance with AMA rules governing "B" class
advancement to "A" class.
5)
Total points divided by number of meets ridden equal
greater than eighty five percent.
6)
All
class advancements are to be brought before the board for review and final
approval.
ARTICLE IV,
SPECIFIC RULES FOR FLAT TRACK AND TT SCRAMBLES,
MOTORCYCLES AND ATV QUADS.
All District 23 track events will be conducted in accordance with the AMA Rulebook. Sponsoring Clubs or Promoters may offer a program from some or all of the classes offered. AMA required sound limits will be met and tested for.
SECTION A, FLAT TRACK
MOTORCYCLE DISPLACEMENT CLASSES.
Motor vehicle mishaps in
competition or otherwise, can result in injury or death. Minors without
parental consent or supervision should never use motor vehicles.
Amateur/Semi-Pro or
Pro-Am/Youth
1)
0-51cc stock chain, one speed auto, ages 4-8, max wheel
base 36" *
2)
0-51cc, stock oil injected, one speed auto, ages 4-8,
max wheel base 36"*
(All automatic multi speed
50 cc machines are legal for oil injected and chain if shifter is removed.)
3)
65cc 7-11 (52cc-65cc)*
4)
85cc 7-15 (85cc 2-stroke/80-125 4-stroke) *
5)
80cc Open (60cc-85cc 2-stroke/80-125 4-stroke)*
6)
80cc-125 cc 4-stroke age 9-14*
7)
Beginner C 125-open *
( No Points, Year end awards or Jacket)
8)
126cc-200cc 4-stroke A*
9)
Vet 30+
10)
Senior 40+
11)
Master 50+
12)
600cc Vintage A
Amateur (250-600cc **, ages 30+)
13)
Open Twin A
Amateur (ages 30+)
14)
125 A
15)
250 A
16)
Open A Amateur
(125 cc and up)
17)
Open B Amateur
(Year end award only, no jackets***)
18)
Open Semi Pro
19)
450 A (up to 540 cc
2-valve motors)
20)
450 Semi Pro (up
to 540 cc 2-valve motors)
*Knobby tires permitted
**VDTRA rules determine pre
and post 1975 vintage specifications including TT/XT
500’s and stock bore XR/XL 500.
***Top 10% of class advances
to Open A Amateur for remainder of their racing career.
SECTION B, FLAT TRACK QUAD
CLASSES AMATEUR AND SEMI-PRO
1)
Quad Mini 71-90cc (8-15 years)*
2)
Quad 91cc-200 2 stroke/300 4 stroke class (ages 13+)
3)
Quad Open Pro Am (91cc-open ages 16+)
4)
Quad Open A (91cc-open ages 16+)
5)
Quad Open B (91cc-open ages 16+)
6)
Quad Vet 30+ (91cc-open)
* Knobby tires permitted
SECTION C, BASIC RIDER
CLASSIFICATIONS
"C" class riders are
amateurs who compete for race day trophies only. There are no points awarded. “A”
and “B” class riders are amateurs who compete for race day trophies and
year-end district championship awards. Semi Pro Motorcycles and Pro Am Quad
compete for cash awards and year-end championship awards. “A” Amateur riders 14
and over may run in Semi Pro Motorcycle classes.
SECTION D, POINTS SYSTEM
AND YEAR-END AWARDS.
Eligibility for year-end
awards requires point accumulation from more than 50% of the available number
of Flat track events held. Annual awards will be presented to the top 20%.,
with a minimum of 3 awards. Quad and
motorcycle racers accumulate flat track points from oval and TT events
combined. There must be a minimum of 3 riders to run a class and to earn
points.
Flat Track point system is as
follows.
Class with 3-4 riders
Place Points
1 10
2 7
3 4
4 1
Class with 5-20 Riders
Place
1 20 8 7
2 16 9 6
3 13 10 5
4 11 11 4
5 10 12 3
6 9 13 2
7 8 14 1
SECTION E, TIERED YEAR END POINTS THROW
OUT RULE
The
system is based on the number of events SCHEDULED,
not the number of events completed. In the event throw outs are allowed
they are based on the number of completed events rounded up.
NUMBER
OF EVENTS SCHEDULED PERCENTAGE OF
POINTS ALLOWED
1-14 100%
of riders points count.
15-18 90%
(rounded up) of riders points count.
19
and up 80%
(rounded up) of riders points count.
SECTION F, EQUIPMENT. Refer to AMA Rulebook and promoter rules. There are
no stock classes other than 50cc automatic classes.
1)
MOTORCYCLES and QUADS. Sharp or pointed laceration
producing components must be encased in a strong shock absorbing material of
safe thickness.
2)
QUADS. A operating tether stop switch is required.
Maximum 50" outside wheel-to-wheel span. In line-of-tire high strength
metal nerf bars with strong netting material is required. All ATV’s must have a
vertical number plate on the front bumper and rear grab bar with minimum 6”
numbers. Numbers also required on the front hood and both sides of rear fenders
per AMA/ATVA rules except peewee classes.
SECTION G, RACING APPAREL. All Flat track competitors must wear the highest
certified level of apparel manufactured for motorcycle and quad racing. Those
items must include: full coverage helmet with shield or goggles, racing boots
and racing gloves. Racing pants with knee guards and body armor or full racing
leathers are required. Elbow pads are recommended.
SECTION H, RIDING NUMBERS. Riding numbers will be issued on a first come basis.
Consideration to established numbers will be given. All class champions will be
allowed to run a yellow background and their given number in black for the
following season only.
SECTION I, PROTESTS. Review AMA and District rulebook. Consult with meet
referee of the day.
SECTION J, MISCELLANEOUS
RULES.
You must finish on the same bike/quad on which you entered the heats -
no loss of awards and points on the day of violation. Second offense is season
long banishment. Entry or participation will be refused to any individual who
causes or has a history of: troublemaking, reckless driving or unsportsmanlike
conduct at a district or non-district track. The referee or promoter can
exercise this action. Petitions for individual expulsion from eight or more Flat
track district members may be filed with the promoter or the district Board of
Directors through the Chairman.
SECTION K, FLAT TRACK PROMOTER DUTIES
1)
If a Club fails to forward the results of an event
within 3 days, a later event of the Club may be placed under point’s
suspension. If a track is late with over 50% of event results, the track will
be fined $100.00 per event, and be subject to loss of point ability for the
following year. This applies to all types of points paying events, and all
entrants. The same penalty applies for failure to complete and mail in the
District 23 event forms to the appropriate people. An event sanctioned after
the AMA Sanction Meeting will be a point earning event only if it is advertised
in a manner fair to all riders and also that it does not compete with any other
District 23 event of the same type unless approval is received from the other
Club. In the event of a failure to comply with the guidelines the board will
outline the discrepancies in a written communication to the club or promoter
with a time frame for correction. If the discrepancies continue past the
designated time frame the board may revoke the privilege of District 23 points.
2)
Announce whom the referee of the day is at riders
meeting.
3)
In the event of a cancellation if less than ½ of the finals
are ran then the heats for remaining classes will be counted as the finals. If
50% or more of the finals are run and the event has been scheduled as a 2 day
event then those finals can be finished the following day.
ARTICLE V,
SPECIFIC RULES FOR GRAND PRIX
A Grand Prix primarily is a
known closed-coarse meet that includes both natural and graded or paved terrain
and is normally run as a multi lap race. Classes to include all Motocross
classes except 50cc. It will take five riders to make a class. There will be no
year-end awards.
ARTICLE VI, SPECIFIC RULES FOR HARE SCRAMBLES.
SECTION A, RIDER
CLASSIFICATION/ ADVANCEMENT. Those
riders who are classified as Enduro "A" or Motocross "A"
will ride in the "A" Hare Scrambles class. Any other rider will ride
in the "B" or "C" Hare Scrambles class. Class identified as
in the Enduro rules for motorcycles, also add Quad classes Sport and Utility
when advertised. The system of class advancement for Hare Scrambles shall be
similar to that outlined in the AMA rulebook under Motocross. Rider advancement
to the "AA" Class will be determined at the conclusion of each
season. The overall top 10 of point accruing A riders from the previous season
will be assigned to the "AA" Class for the next season. . In addition,
any National "AA" riders participating in District 23 meets are
automatically assigned to the District 23 "AA" Class. Riders may also
choose to compete in the "AA" Class. However, having done so, they
may not revert to their old classification until the following season. B and C classes will have a set of points for
advancement and a set for awards. A racers total advancement points will be
divided by the number of events that he/she has received points in. The resulting
number known as the Rider Placement Value (RPV) will be used to determine a
rider’s advancement status. The arbitrary RPV for advancement from C to B shall
be 12, and the RPV for advancement from B to A shall be set at 15. The RPV
value may be raised or lowered as determined by the class representative and
the minimum number of races that will be used to determine class advancement
will be not less than two. All class advancements are to be
brought before the board for review and final approval.
SECTION B, POINTS. Meet points will be awarded to the top twenty- (20)
riders in each class.
SECTION C, YEAR-END AWARDS.
To
be eligible for year end awards (not
required for youth class riders) a rider must be a District 23 member, a member
of a District 23 club, and work a District 23 off road meet (either an Enduro,
Hare scrambles or Trail ride) District 23 club representatives must provide the
list of club members within 14 days who have
fulfilled their eligibility for year end awards to the District 23 points
keeper after their respective meets. Failure to do so may result in fines or
suspension. Riders only need to work one meet per year to fulfill their
eligibility for year-end awards in both series.
SECTION D, WORKER POINTS.
District 23 awards Bonus
Points for working on Enduro and Hare Scrambles. To qualify a rider must work 24 hours in
addition to the day(s) of the meet. Up to 12 hours (50%) of the required 24
hours of work can include non-trail work such as sanctioning the event,
securing permission for land use, preparing promotional materials, etc. Up to
12 hours (50%) of the required 24 hours of work can also include time spent up
to two weeks after the event doing such things as removing course markers and
repairing trails. When calculating class standings, the rider will receive
Bonus Points equivalent to a first place finish plus
5 points for working a meet. When calculating overall “A” standings, Bonus
Points equal to the working rider’s best overall finish will be used.
Worker points can be awarded for only one event per series.
SECTION E. Hare scrambles results may be combined with Enduro
results to determine year-end awards winners and will include AA riders.
SECTION F. Quad Hare scramble participant equipment per AMA rules.
ARTICLE VII, SPECIFIC RULES
FOR HILLCLIMB.
SECTION A, CLASSES. Any class which has five (5) riders or
more entered in an event must be run. Events will be according to the following
classes:
CLASS ENGINE SIZE
Micro Mini 4-8 0-50cc Automatic
transmission
65cc 7-11 0-65cc
Mini Jr. 7-11 0-85cc
Mini Sr. 12-15 0-85cc
125 86-125cc
200 126-200cc
250 201-250cc
450 251-450cc
600 451-600cc
750 601-750cc
Four Stroke 86cc-660cc
4-stroke engines only
Open 751cc
and up
Senior 40
years and over/any engine size
Super Senior 50 years and
over/any engine size
Women any
engine size
ATV any engine size
King of the Hill any engine size
The King of the Hill class is
comprised of the ten (10) fastest riders of the day (no substations). For this
class, points will be awarded by rider and not by qualifying class. Riders who
qualify in the top ten from more than one class must ride the machine they had
their best qualifying ride on.
Classes may be run in any
order at the discretion of the promoter.
Motor vehicle mishaps in competition or otherwise, can result in injury or death. Minors without parental consent or supervision should never use motor vehicles.
SECTION B, HILL DEFINITIONS
1) The log shall be not more than 30 feet nor less than 20 feet from the start/timing line and on a relatively level surface at the bottom of the hill. The area between the log, the start/timing line, and the sidelines will not be considered part of the hill course but rather as a staging area, and may be prepared within a reasonable amount of time by the rider or his pit crew for his ride. Reasonable amount of time is determined by the hosting club’s event referee, and shall be the same for all riders.
2)
The finish of the hill shall be at least 20 feet below
the actual crest of the hill.
3)
A rider shall be given at least two (2) rides in each
class. Each rider’s single best ride is used for scoring the class. If ties
exist after the second round, they will be broken by the rider’s other run.
4)
Equipment malfunction, or any other reason, the event
will be declared over as of the end of the last complete class run. Any second
rides that have been taken in any class that was not run in its entirety will
be eliminated from scoring, and the class will be scored by the first round
only. If the event did not complete the first round for all classes, the event
will not count towards district points. The hosting club’s event referee is
responsible for determining if/when to end an event early.
5) A hill climb attempt ends when the forward progress of the motorcycle ceases with the rider astride the motorcycle. The rider must have at least one hand on the handlebars when crossing the finish line in order to receive a time-otherwise, distance will be measured to the point at which the rider lost control of the machine. A rider cannot dismount and push, nor can the rider use his feet to push while astride the motorcycle. Measurement shall be taken from the starting line to the center of the front wheel at the stopping position.
6) There shall be no riding on the hill ten (10) days before a national amateur event.
SECTION C, EQUIPMENT
1)
Engines
a.
AMA rules will be
followed regarding all engine displacement modifications, including but not
limited to over-boring and stroke changes.
b.
Superchargers,
turbochargers, and nitrous oxide systems will be prohibited in all meets.
c.
All motorcycles
entered must have a "dead-man" tethered kill switch, which will stop
the engine when the rider has dismounted or fallen.
d.
All motorcycles
must be fitted with a self-closing throttle.
e.
Compression
releases may be used on all engines.
f.
Machines with more
than one engine will compete in the Open Class only.
g.
Gasoline: Engine
fuel must consist of gasoline refined as a petroleum fuel. Additives for
lubrication knock suppression, or octane improvement will be permitted. Use of
anything other than a petroleum fuel is prohibited. Penalty for violation of
this rule shall be an indefinite suspension.
2)
Transmissions and gearing.
a.
Special sprockets
may be fabricated, but they must be made and attached in a safe and workmanlike
manner.
b.
There shall be no
limitation on gearing. Full gearboxes are not required.
3)
Brakes: All hill climb machines must have an operating
braking device, which affects either the front or rear wheel or both. Machines
with no braking devices will not be allowed to compete.
4)
Tires
a.
The only tread
pattern allowed will be the commercially available sports tire (knobby).
b.
Re-grooving or
cutting of tread may be done if in a workmanlike manner. Material may be
removed from the tire, but no material may be added to the tire.
c.
Re-capped or
retreaded tires will not be allowed (paddle tires, etc.).
d.
Tire chains,
paddles, screw/bolts, and similar devices will not be allowed.
5)
Wheels: Any type of commercially available front or
rear wheels may be used.
6)
Frames: Frames must be fabricated in a safe and workmanlike
manner. Gas tanks: There is no minimum gas tank size. However, all gas tanks
must be mounted in a workmanlike manner and have a shut-off valve attached.
7)
Fenders: Front fender and rear portion of rear fender
may be removed or special fenders may be fitted.
8)
Exhaust system: The exhaust system must be securely
attached together and to the frame. The discharge end of the exhaust system may
not extend beyond the rear edge of the rear tire.
SECTION D, DISTRICT POINT
SYSTEM. The following point system
will be used to determine final point standings for the District Annual Awards
and for each event:
PLACE POINTS PLACE
POINTS PLACE POINTS
1 25 6 10
11 5
2 20 7 9 12 4
3 16 8 8
13 3
4 13 9 7
14 2
5 11 10 6 15 1
A rider must enter and compete
as a rider in that contest to earn points.
SECTION E, YEAR END AWARDS.
1)
Annual Awards will be given in recognition of
achievement to the top 3 minimum up to 10 maximum in all classes
2)
No District Championship Points will be awarded for
dates on which the National Hillclimb Qualifiers or the National Amateur Hill
climb Final are held when District 23 riders are eligible to enter.
3)
A traveling District trophy will be awarded to the
rider with the highest point total at the end of the year in the King of the
Hill class.
SECTION F, PROTEST
PROCEDURE.
1)
Protest fee. The party declaring a protest and the
rider being protested are both required to post a protest fee with the event
referee of $50.00. If the machine is found to be of legal configuration for the class, the protested
rider will be awarded the entire protest fee. If the machine is found to be of
illegal configuration for the class, the protesting party will be awarded the
entire protest fee, the protested rider will forfeit the trophy and points for
the event and the protested machine will move to the proper class for the
remainder of the season, if not protested again. Only riders in the same class
may declare a protest.
2)
Further arbitration. If a final determination cannot be
reached at the event during which the protest occurs, the matter will be taken
to the District Referee.
SECTION G, RIDERS.
1)
The maximum age limit for mini class is 15 years old
throughout the season. The Mini class will be divided into the mini junior
class age 7-11 and the mini senior class age 12-15. Mini senior class riders
may also ride any other classes 125 thru 250.
2)
A rider must ride the same bike in the second run or
run-offs as in the first run.
3)
There will be only one (1) rider per bike per class per
event.
4)
A different bike must be used in each class entered
except Senior, Super Senior and the Four Stroke class.
5)
The Senior Class will be composed of rider’s 40 years
old and over as of the day of the event. There will be no engine displacement
limit in the Senior Class.
6) The Super Senior Class will be composed of riders 50 years old and over as of the day of the event. There will be no engine displacement limit in the Super Senior Class.
SECTION H, NATIONAL
HILLCLIMB QUALIFIERS AND NATIONAL AMATEUR HILLCLIMB CHAMPIONSHIPS.
The AMA Youth Competition
Rulebook and the AMA Amateur and Semi-Professional Competition Rulebook will be
followed in their entirety and District 23 Competition Rules will not be used.
ARTICLE VIII, SPECIFIC RULES FOR MOTOCROSS.
Motor vehicle mishaps in competition or otherwise, can result in injury or death. Minors without parental consent or supervision should never use motor vehicles.
SECTION A, DISPLACEMENT
CLASSES. Classes in which District 23
Points will be earned are:
Youth classes: All 50 cc classes are stock only classes.
50cc Premix 4-6 (AMA class 1)
50cc Premix 7-8 (AMA class 2)
50cc oil injected 4-8 (AMA
class 3)
50cc Single or Multi-speed 4-8
(AMA Class 4)
65cc 7-9 (52-65cc 2
stroke/52cc-90cc four stroke),
65cc 10-11 (52-65cc 2
stroke/52-90cc 4 stroke)
85cc 9-11 (66-85cc 2
stroke/75cc-125cc four stroke)
85cc 9-12 (66-85cc 2
stroke/75-125cc 4 stroke)
85cc 12-15 (66-85cc 2
stroke/75-125cc 4 stroke)
Supermini (80-112cc 2 stroke 75cc to 150 cc 4 stroke) (AMA class 15)
Girls
9-13 (65cc-112cc Big wheel allowed)
Schoolboy
12-16 125cc 2 stroke, 75-150cc 4 stroke minimum front wheel 19” and minimum
rear wheel 16”
125 Junior 14-16 126cc-250cc Minimun
53” wheelbase (no minicycles or Supermini)
Amateur Classes
125cc one skill level, ages
12+ 122cc-125cc (no award class)
250cc A, B, C ages 12+ 122cc–250cc
2 or 4 stroke
Open A, B, C ages 12+ 122cc-Open
2 or 4 stroke
14-24 A, B, C 122cc-Open
25+ A, B, C 122cc-Open
Vet 30+ A, B, C 122cc -Open
Senior 40+ A, B, C 122cc-Open
45+ A 122cc-Open
45+ 122cc-Open
50+ 122cc-Open
Women ages 12+ 99cc-250cc
SECTION B, POINT SYSTEM FOR
MOTOCROSS.
1)
Regular meets: the AMA Olympic scoring system will be
used to determine the event winner. A rider earns points equal to his finish
position in each of the motos. The event winner is the rider having the lowest
point total. A tie is broken by the finish position in the last moto. "Did
not start" and "Did not finish" riders follow AMA Rules for
scoring. A rider can only earn points of his overall finish. Non District 23
riders shall not be excluded.
2)
Seasonal Championship Points: The following Point
System will be used in all classes for each meet to determine Seasonal
Championships:
PLACE POINTS PLACE POINTS PLACE POINTS
1 25 7 14 13 8
2 22 8 13 14 7
3 20 9 12 15 6
4 18 10 11 16 5
5 16 11 10 17 4
6 15 12 9 18 3
19 2
20 1
3)
Points paying meets may only be held on Sundays and
Legal Holidays during the racing season, which will consist of race dates starting the first Sunday in April
and ending the last weekend in September. Easter Sunday will not be a
point-paying meet date.
SECTION C, YEAR END AWARDS
1)
Seasonal championship standings in all year-end
championship and non-championship classes will be determined by a rider's
performance in meets totaling 70% (rounded up) of the total number of dates on
which point paying meets were held and that are sanctioned on or before the
date of the first point paying meet of the season.
2)
Annual awards will be given to the top 20% of “A”
riders and to the top 10% of "B" and "C" riders based on
70% of meets held and participation of 50% of the meets held.
3)
Championship class winners
have the option of running the earned #1 or their reserved number on red
backgrounds. Youth class winners have
the same choice if the racer is able to remain in the same age class the year
following their class championship.
SECTION D, ADVANCEMENT : AMA National advancement system will be used.
1)
Rider advancement to a higher level will be done by the
AMA or District 23 according to the AMA national point system. All C riders
carrying a Rider Performance Value (RPV) of 10 or higher at year-end will be
advanced to the B class. All B riders carrying an RVP of 15 or higher at
year-end will be advanced to the A class. Riders will earn performance points
based on their finishes at each meet according to the following schedules. A
rider must have a minimum of six meets.
Class with 1-3 entries Class with 21
entries
Finish Points Finish Points
1st 7 1st 30
2nd 4 2nd 25
3rd 1 3rd 21
Class with 4-20 entries 4th 18
1st 20 5th 16
2nd 16 6th 15
3rd 13 7th 14
4th 11 8th 13
5th 10 9th 12
6th 9 10th 11
7th 8 11th 10
8th 7 12th 9
9th 6 13th 8
10th 5 14th 7
11th 4 15th 6
12th 3 16th 5
13th 2 17th 4
14th 1 18th 3
19th 2
20th 1
SECTION E, SCORING. If during the course of the race, a rider stops for
any reason, he must restart without outside assistance. A rider shall be
disqualified from the moto for receiving assistance other than for safety
reasons or to clear the track as observed and reported by track officials,
stewards, and course workers. A rider must complete 50% of the laps of the Moto
winner and receive the checkered flag in order to be scored for that Moto. In
all classes with more than 1 heat the riders will have to qualify for the final
points moto. All riders not qualified for the final points moto will ride in
the appropriate consolation moto. A riders final placing will be determined by
combining both moto finishes. The number of riders that qualify for the final
points moto will be determined by dividing the number of usable start gates by
the number of qualifying heats rounding down. The number of riders in each
qualifying heat shall be as close to equal as possible. Consolation moto
placement shall be determined by first moto finish. Under circumstances that
cause the cancellation of the second moto, first moto finishes become final and
the top 20 riders in each heat will receive points for the meet.
SECTION F, RIDER
CLASSIFICATION.
1)
District Motocross riders will be classified as
"A", "B", and "C".
a.
"A"
rider: any rider who has transferred from the "B" class.
b.
"B"
rider: any rider who has transferred from the "C" class and top 70%
of youth riders moving into the amateur level
c.
"C"
rider: any beginning rider per AMA rules or any rider who is not "B"
or "A" and the lower 30% of youth riders moving into amateur classes
2)
Classes may be run separately or combined depending on
the number of rider entries, starting line size, or other conditions as
determined by the event referee. However, each class will be scored separately.
3)
A rider must compete in the same qualification class in
all displacement and age classes in which the rider competes (i.e. any rider
who has transferred to the "A" class in the 125cc Class must also
ride "A" in the 250cc and/or Open Class).
4)
The 65cc Class 52 - 65cc two stroke/52cc-90cc four
strokes will be rider’s ages 7 - 9 and 10-11.
The 85cc Mini Class, 66- 85cc two stroke/75-125 4stroke, is divided into
four (4) age groups, classes as follows:
a.
85cc 9-11 years of
age
b.
85cc 12–15 years
of age
c.
85cc 9-12 years of
age
d. Supermini: 12-5 years old (85cc to 112cc to include Big wheels 75 to 150 4 stroke)
5)
Ages for all youth classes will be determined on
January 1.
6)
Any rider who registers in the wrong class will be
subject to District suspension for a period not to exceed 30 days as determined
by the Event Referee, board secretary, or the District Referee.
7)
Any rider not using their assigned number will not be
eligible for points and can be subject to disqualification at the day’s event.
Points for final placing will be kept on record for advancement purposes.
8)
All AMA Professional license holders will be permitted
to participate in all District 23 amateur events subject to the AMA Rulebook
covering such participation. Pro expert riders need an AMA card to participate
and are not eligible for year-end award points. Pro sport license holders must
have a District card to participate in amateur events.
9)
The 125 Junior MX Class will be riders 14-16years old
as of January 1. The engine displacement will be 126cc-250cc (No minicycles or
Supermini). A rider who qualifies and
signs up for the 125 Junior MX Class may finish the competition season in the
125 Junior class.
10)
25 cc Schoolboy
class 12-16. This is 86cc to 125 cc 2 stroke, 75 to 150 cc 4 stroke. Max 125 cc 2 stroke displacement. 86 cc
machines must have a minimum front wheel diameter of 19 inches and a minimum
rear wheel diameter of 16 inches.
11)
The 50cc
Automatic/Stock Class will be a rider 4-8 years old. Rules for riders, equipment and protest procedures are Per AMA
rules. Classes will be.
12)
Premix class
0-51cc Stock 4-6 AMA Class 1 peewee Jr. single speed automatic
13)
Premix class 7-8
0-51cc Stock 7-8 AMA Class 2 peewee Sr.
single speed automatic
14)
Oil Injected 4-8
single speed AMA Class 3 automatic two-stroke oil injected.
15)
0-51cc Stock 4-8
single or multi-speed automatic AMA Class 4.
SECTION G, EQUIPMENT.
1)
All motorcycles shall meet equipment standards as
established in the AMA Rulebook.
2)
Number plates are to be as follows A riders black on
white, B riders black on yellow, C riders white on black. No fluorescent or
chrome numbers allowed.
3)
Rear fenders must extend a minimum of a 20-degree arc
rearward from a vertical line through the rear axle.
4)
All riders shall wear protective apparel as established
in the AMA Rulebook. Protective clothing
must cover the torso and the arms to at least halfway between the elbow and the
wrist.
5)
The rider's assigned number must appear on all three
number plates. This number may appear on other places on either motorcycle or
rider (i.e. jersey), but in no case will any other number be allowed on motorcycle,
rider or helmet.
6)
Failure to conform to these regulations will preclude
riding in the Motocross and disqualification from the event. Number plate
background color can only be enforced on D23 members.
SECTION H. The track referee will rule on protests and disqualifications.
His decision will be based on the evidence available including testimony of
track officials and will be final.
SECTION I. A rider who is disqualified during a moto is not
automatically disqualified for the total meet but shall be scored as having
finished that moto behind the last rider who was not disqualified.
SECTION J, Nonparticipant Rule
1)
No persons may remain within 10 feet behind the start
line 30 seconds prior to the gate dropping or the starter tells you to move.
2)
No persons are allowed on the track unless allowed by
promoter.
SECTION K, MX QUAD RULES. All rules will be followed as per AMA Rulebook.
A rider must be 16 years of
age to participate with the exception of the Sport and mini classes when the
rider meets the body size requirements per AMA rulebook. Year end points for
all other classes will consist of top 70% of races held but if 12 or fewer
meets are held, all meets will count towards year-end awards. Numbers will be
assigned 1-199. Top 10 earned and
reserved. Sport class will carry the letter “S” behind earned number, 250 will
use an “A” and Vet will use a “V”.
District 23 Points paying Quad Classes
50cc Stock Limited (up to
50cc) age 4-8
70cc Production (50cc-70cc)
age 6-11
70cc Modified (50cc-70cc) age
6-11
90cc Stock (71cc-90cc) age
8-15
90cc Production (71cc-90cc)
age 8-15
90cc Modified (71cc-90cc) age
8-15
Youth Production 13-15 (max 200cc 2 stroke 300cc 4 stroke)
Youth Sport 13-15
16-24
25+ (91-Open)
Vet (91-Open)
35+ (91-Open)
Women (91cc –Open)
Utility
2-Stroke (200cc to
Open, 2-stroke only)
Production 450cc Limited
Production 450 A, B, C
Open A, B, C
1)
Machines may be ridden only in the class for which they
were intended.
2)
Production classes may use any ATV that has been in
production and homologation by the AMA within the last 4 years, and conforms to
class displacement limits (no downsizing of engines to meet class limits). Must retain stock frame and motor cases of
that make and model
3)
Limited
Classes may use Production ATVs with changes from stock constrained to: tires, wheels (must not change stock width),
spark arrestor may be removed (must still meet sound limit), sprockets,
gearing, clutch, twist throttle, handlebars, handle bar pads, grips, front
bumper, rear grab bar, and gearing may be changed. Air box lid may be removed. Nerf bars or suitable floorboards and working
tether kill switch are required. No
other modifications are allowed. However
if a violation is deemed by the referee to be cosmetic in nature, with no
performance advantage or willful misconduct involved, a warning or fine may be
issued in lieu of disqualification.
4)
Utility (any ATV that came from the factory with racks)
5)
Women, 16-24, 25+, Vet, and 35+ classes allow use of
any ATV which is legal in District 23 racing and has an engine displacement
which exceeds 90cc
6)
Open classes allow any ATV which meets requirements
laid out in the AMA Amateur rulebook’s Equipment Chapter, “General Equipment
Standards” section
All ATV’s must have nerf
bars or suitable floorboards and working tether kill switch.
(including stock classes)
ARTICLE IX, SPECIFIC RULES FOR ROAD RIDING. All district
road events will be conducted in accordance with the AMA Rulebook except in
Section B, Point Schedule below.
SECTION A. Club members who participate in their own event will
not be eligible for participation points if they compete half plus one (1)
check.
SECTION B, POINT SCHEDULE. The schedule for awarding year end points is as
follows:
First place 60 points Fourth place 45 points
Second place 55 points Fifth
place 40 points
Third
place 50 points Sixth
place 35 points
All other participants will
receive 30 points if they finish half of the event plus one (1) check or
similar events likewise.
ARTICLE X, SPECIFIC RULES FOR OFFROAD TRAILRIDE
An off-road trail ride includes any type of terrain, all of which can be covered by a single-track vehicle. This is not a speed-oriented event, and not even speed averaging is permitted. The course may be indicated by a descriptive route sheet, arrows, maps or trail guide. When possible, more than one type of route description or marking should be available. Non-speed events such as poker runs and quiz runs may be included.
1)
Mandatory Sound Testing - All amateur class motorcycles, to include Youth
Premier 7-15, Junior 11-15 and Women 9-15, will be sound tested at all events.
ARTICLE XI SPECIFIC RULES FOR OBSERVED TRIALS
UMTA
Upper Midwest Trials
Association
Member Handbook and Club Rules
Revised and in effect as of January 2008
The following rules are based on the Official 2007 AMA Amateur, Semi-Professional and Youth Competition Rules.
Keep in mind that the intent of this club is to have fun.
Table of Contents:
A. Club Information
B. Event Information
C. Rider Classification
D. Motorcycle Equipment
E. Trials Master and Referee
F. Course and Sections
G. Scoring
H. Season Championships
A. Club Information
1. Annual UMTA membership dues are $40.00 Family memberships are $60.00. Dues must
be paid by second event.
2. Rider entry fees for members at One Day events:
Youth = $5.00
All other classes = $20.00
Additional family members (dependents/under 21) = $10.00
Rider entry fees for members at Two Day events:
Youth = $10.00
All other classes = $30.00
Additional family members (dependents/under 21) = $15.00
Rider entry fees for non-members at One Day events:
Youth = $10.00
All other classes = $25.00
Rider entry fees for non-members at Two Day events:
Youth = $20.00
All other classes = $40.00
3. All riders must have a current AMA card.
4. All riders must have a current ARMCA District 23 card.
5. Non UMTA members will not be eligible for UMTA championships or advancement points.
6. Riders who are not club members will be eligible for trophies in the Youth,
Novice/Beginner and Intermediate classes one time only. In order for a rider to receive a trophy at more than one event during a season, s/he must be an UMTA member.
7. Scholarships are available for current UMTA members participating in NATC U.S trials championship events in Youth through High School Class. The UMTA will pay a maximum of $100.00 in NATC event entry fees per year.
B. Events
1. Event sign-up begins at 9:00 A.M.
Youth class starts a 9:30
Riders meeting for Novice – Champ Class starts at 11:00 A.M.
Events start at 11:30 AM. During a two-day event, the second day will start at 11:30 A.M.
2. Events will be held regardless of weather conditions.
3. Helmets are required for ALL riders (including spectator riders.) There are no exceptions to this rule.
C. Rider Classification
1. Eight (8) rider classifications are used:
YOUTH 12Years and Under
NOVICE/BEGINNER
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED
SUPER SPORT
EXPERT
CHAMP
VINTAGE (Air Cooled, Drum Brakes, Twin shock,motorcycles)
2. Riders may ride in any classification above their assigned class at his or her own discretion. However, upon receiving advancement or championship points in any higher class, the rider will automatically advance to that rider classification. If a rider is unsure of his or her classification or riding ability he or she may ride as an Exhibition-Only rider, or accept a DNF (did not finish) and not jeopardize a lower class ranking.
3. Riders may ride in any classification below his or her assigned class at their own discretion.
However, the rider must notify the scorer that he or she is riding as an Exhibition and their score will not be used in that days event. A rider who has received championship points in a higher class is not eligible for points or trophies in the lower class for that calendar year.
D. Motorcycle Equipment
1. All motorcycles must be equipped with mufflers that reduce exhaust noise to a road legal level.
2. In order to receive any awards or championship points, rider’s motorcycle must have a trials pattern
tire on both the front and rear wheels.
3. Riders may enter one motorcycle and ONLY that motorcycle may be used in that day’s competition.
4. Each rider must have a trials motorcycle. Motorcycles may be shared with the approval of the Trials
Master.
E. Trials Master and Referee
1. The referee shall have full authority over all activities involved in the running of the trial.
2. The person selected to serve as the Trials Master must be familiar with the rules and procedures of
UMTA.
3. Protests must be submitted to the referee the day of the trial.
4. The Trials Master is responsible for coordinating sign-up and score-keeping at the event.
5. The Trials Master is responsible for seeing that the event is set up in such a fashion as to allow riders
to complete the event within reasonable amount of time (less than five hours.)
6. The referee should ensure that each section is appropriate for each class and has been test ridden to
ensure it is not dangerous or hazardous.
7. The Trials Master must conduct a riders meeting prior to the start of the trial. The number of loops
and sections are announced.
8. All riders in same class should complete the first loop together. If there are any questions regarding
sections in the loop, contact the referee or Trials Master before the second loop begins.
F. Course and Sections
1. The sections should be located to form a rotational course and be progressively marked with section
number and rider class.
2. Entrance and exit markers should be placed at least three feet apart. The section should be a
minimum of three feet in width.
3. When split sections are used (different lines for different classes) the splits must be clearly marked
indicating the direction each class is to use. When the center split is a common boundary and a single
marker is not sufficient to indicate that boundary, the use of a yellow ribbon (no additional red or
blue markers shall be used within the outer boundaries of the section) must be used to mark all splits
in addition to the regular split section markers. All split section markers are considered official
section markers.
4. The split lines in a section allow the lower classes to ride in a less demanding line in the same section
with the upper class. Each class must ride the line indicated by the section split markers. If there are
no specific splits directed at a lower class, the section is open to them.
5. Any competitor who rides within the boundaries of a marked section prior to the start of the trial
shall be disqualified from the trial or given a score of 100 points.
6. Only one rider may be in a section at a time.
G. Scoring
1. Points are based on the following:
A “dab” or “fault” is defined as any contact between any part of a rider’s body or machine and a
supporting surface (i.e. ground, tree, rock).
To lightly touch a tree, rock or marking with your leg or upper body, without stopping the progress of the machine will not be considered a dab.
The only parts of the machine that are allowed to touch the ground without penalties are: footpegs,
engine casings and their protection.
0 A “clean.” The rider completed the section with no dabs or faults.
1 The rider dabs once in the section.
2 The rider dabs twice in the section.
3 The rider dabs three or more times in the section.
5 The rider fails to complete the section.
10 Score card missing a section.
Failures are:
a. Running out of bounds
1. Flags: When a flag is knocked over or the wheel passes on the
outside (out-of-bounds side) of the marker it is a 5. When
there is a space between two flags, you may ride up to
half the distance outside the centerline of the flags. For
example, if the flags are six feet apart, you may go up to
three feet out of the centerline of the flags.
2. Tape: It is permissible to stretch or ride on top of the tape, but
a 5 is given when the tape is broken or when a rider’s
wheel is on the ground and completely on the out-of-bounds
side (ground can be seen between the tape and the tire).
b. Rolling backwards with or without a dab is a 5.
note: A slight movement of the rear wheel backward while the rider is in
forward motion trying to clear an obstacle and not trying to gain a
better exit position or lengthen the run up is still considered a clean. It
is important the class riders or section judges are consistent with their
judgment of this matter.
c. Displacement of markers: Any displacement of markers, requiring that they be reset
is a 5. Just touching a marker or boundary is not considered displacement, but if the
flag is run over and bent at the base and must be reset, it is a 5.
d. Dismounting: Both feet on the same side of the motorcycle involving a dab is a 5.
e. Crossing your own track by doing a loop is a 5.
f. No attempt: a rider may request a 5 if they choose not to attempt a section.
g. Dabbing while stationary, without having both hands on the handlebar, is a 5.
h. Stalled engine: if the rider restarts the engine without a dab, there is no
penalty. However, if the engine stalls and there is a dab it is 5.
i. If the handle bar touches the ground involving a dab, it is a 5.
2. Scoring shall start when the front axle passes between the start markers and end when the front
axle passes between the finish markers.
3. Each rider is responsible for making sure his or her scorecard is marked properly and turned in
immediately following the event. If blank or unmarked spaces on the scorecards exceed 10% of designated rides, the rider is considered a non-finisher.
4. Ties shall be broken as follows:
a. The rider with the most cleans. If still tied;
b. The rider with the most ones. If still tied;
c. The rider with the most twos. If still tied;
d. The rider with the most threes. If still tied;
e. Starting from the first section, the rider who has a better score.
f. Ride off
H. Season Championship Awards
1. Advanced, Super Sport, Expert and Champ are eligible for the season championship awards.
2. The number of events counted toward the season championship points total shall equal approximately 70% of the events held for the season as outlined below:
# of events held # of events counted
8 6
9 6
10 7
11 8
12 8
13 9
14 10
15 11
16 11
17 12
18 13
3. Championship points are awarded as follows:
FINISH POINTS
First Place 20 points
Second Place 17
Third Place 15
Fourth Place 13
Fifth Place 11
Sixth Place 10
Seventh Place 9
Eight Place 8
Ninth Place 7 etc.
4. Class Advancement
Regardless of the number of wins or points accumulated in a year, a rider may elect to move up a class at any time, or stay in that class for the remainder of the year. The intent is to allow riders to compete in classes they feel comfortable in, not to force riders into classes that may be above their ability. The top finisher in the Youth, Novice/Beginner, and Intermediate classes would be expected to move up a class for the next year.
5. Year-end class championship awards will be given to the top three riders. Riders who are not in the top three of their class but have participated in at least seven events throughout the season will receive a year-end recognition award. Advanced, Super Sport, Expert and Champ class.
6. Extra Championship Points: All club members are eligible for championship points equivalent to a first place finish (20 points) which will be added to the rider’s total of points earned through out the season. Example: A rider may count 10 of 14 events toward the season championship. That rider participates in 10 events and earns an additional first place finish (20 points). He now will count 11 event finishes toward his season championship point total. Extra championship points may be earned by performing one of the following functions:
Trials Master: Responsible for assuring that all aspects of event planning addressed (Finding helpers, setting sections and loop trail markers, coordinating rider sign-up, conducting rider’s meeting and coordinating section clean-up). Trials Masters have no entry fee for that event and are eligible to ride the same event they coordinated.
Helper: The Trials Master may designate no more than 5 helpers at any one event. The helper will facilitate any or all of the Trials Master’s functions as required by the Trials Master. Helpers are eligible to ride the same event they worked.
Mentor: Responsible for aiding riders in the Youth, Novice/Beginner and Intermediate classes as required during the event. Mentors may ride the same event they are working with the exception of Youth class. (an ideal way to earn points during an event where a club member is unable to participate due to mechanical failure, injury or just has a desire to help those riders who would benefit most from their experience)
Extra Championship points may be awarded only once per club member per season!
*Italics denotes 2008 changes.
STATEMENT OF
RESPONSIBILITY FOR AMA SPORTS EVENTS
You have voluntarily
entered an AMA sanctioned standard
competition event. An AMA sanctioned indicates that this event is listed in the
Associations official calendar and that the AMA rules for competition may be
used as a guideline. It does not indicate that the track has been inspected or
approved by the Association or DISTRICT 23 nor does it indicate that the
officials have been trained or accredited by the Association/DISTRICT 23 nor
does it indicate that your safety has been assured by any AMA/DISTRICT 23
authority of the promoter.
Motorsports are inherently
dangerous. You should take part in this competition based on your own
assessment of you abilities.
If you have not
personally inspected the course, we urge you to do so. You have been provided
an opportunity to practice under non-competitive conditions. If you have not
practiced, we urge you to contact the referee at this time. You are responsible
for the quality and condition of your motorcycle and protective apparel.
The promoter does not provide
medical insurance coverage. We urge you not to
compete in motorsports without adequate personal medical insurance coverage. If
you have any doubts at this time about your personal abilities to participate
in this event, if you have not adequately prepared yourself and you
equipment, or if you believe your personal
insurance coverage is not adequate to compensate you for any loss that might
occur, we urge you to notify the promoter who will immediately refund your
entry fee.
SPECTATORS witnessing these events thereby assume all risks
for any injuries or damages resulting therefrom.