Quad women
Rules
Each rider is responsible for the actions of their family and pit crew, and any detrimental action caused by these individuals puts that rider at risk of disqualification.
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All riders and other race personnel must assess for themselves the track, facilities, existing conditions, and other matters relating to safety. All riders and race personnel must rely on their own judgment and assume all risks of participating in competition.
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The minimum age for competition is no younger than 4. The referee or designated race official may ask for any rider’s proof of age. Proof of age must be available at all meets or the rider may be subject to disqualification. Acceptable proof of age is Birth Certificate, Driver’s License, Passport or State-issued ID Card.
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Motocross is conducted on a closed course that includes left and right turns, hills, jumps and irregular terrain.
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Arenacross is held in an arena or other confined area on a manufactured track. Arenacross uses a heat/final type of program.
Practice Regulations
1. Practice or warm up is limited to the designated area identified by the organizer. Competitors riding, or allowing their motorcycles to be ridden, outside these boundaries will be excluded from the meet.
2. Organized Practice Guidelines a. On the day of meet, only current riders who have gone through registration are allowed to practice on the racecourse.
3. Riders must sign waiver of liability when entering facility and all required registration forms signed prior to being permitted to practice or race.
4. Riding is only permitted on the course during scheduled organized practice sessions.
5. When organized practice is offered, rider must only be on course with their designated group.
6. A rider must only ride on the racecourse in the same direction as determined by the referee/official.
Race Program
1. The referee may decide the maximum number of riders who start any event.
2. Riders receiving a DNF or DNS in the qualifying heats may start the LCQ. Riders receiving a DQ in the qualifying heats may not start the LCQ.
3. For each class, the recommended program is determined by number of laps.
4. If there are more riders in a class than can be accommodated on the course, the following format is recommended: a. Riders are divided into two or more groups, using each group as the first moto that qualifies them to the second moto. A rider must obtain a qualifying position from the first moto or LCQ to start the second moto. b. If two groups are used, the top 8 riders from each.
Starts
1. A flag start is used to start an Arenacross event.
2. At the starting line, the course must allow enough starting space for each motorcycle.
3. A rider may use any referee approved device, such as blocks or small platforms, to raise the level of their feet at the start of an event so long as the device(s) are removed immediately after the start. 4. When a rider chooses their location on the starting line, they may not change that position.
5. A rider must start in the middle of the starting gate, the bike being perpendicular with the starting gate. The front wheel must be within 12 inches of the chalk line.
6. No tools may be used to groom a rider’s starting area, only hands and feet may be used. Only dirt from within the starting area may be used (as defined by the starter), no liquid may be added to the rider’s starting area. Grooming in front of the gate is prohibited except when cement extends beyond the front of the gate, in which case, a broom may be used on the cement portion in front of the gate (wire brush is prohibited).
7. The motorcycle at the starting line for the rider’s first moto is considered the qualified motorcycle for the meet in that class. Only the motorcycle that is considered the qualified motorcycle will be allowed on the track for a sighting/ parade lap. In any case, a rider is not allowed to switch motorcycles after the start of sighting/parade lap. Not applicable for vintage and post vintage MX.
8. A rider must be ready when called to the starting area. Two minutes are allowed after the starters call to make minor repairs for mechanical issues. The starter shall only allow a single delay period up to the two-minute time limit per event. Once the starter has signaled to start the event no delays will be allowed, including on subsequent starts when staggered start is used.
MOTOCROSS
9. A staggered start may be used when more than one gate drop is necessary in a single moto. Subsequent flag start will occur after the previous group passes a predetermined spot on the track. Riders must start the moto with their assigned group. Starting a moto in an earlier group, the rider shall be penalized one lap.
10. An official must be stationed at the side of the course, on the orders of the starter or referee.
b. In the event of a false start, which will be indicated to the starter by a pre-arranged signal, the starter will display a red flag to stop the race as soon as practical. c. In the event of a rider jumping the start before the starting flag is released, the rider shall be penalized one lap.
11. Except in a designated mechanic’s area, no adjustments, repairs or refueling may be done during a moto. A rider, however, may do such work anywhere on the course without assistance. Once the rider and the rider’s machine has crossed the starting line, they are deemed to be on track. A rider whose motorcycle becomes disabled before they reach the finish line may, without assistance, push or carry the motorcycle (in the direction of the track) across the finish line to receive the checkered flag. At the referee’s discretion, the rider may be instructed to leave the track at the nearest exit point, and will be considered to have completed the event, provided they have completed at least 50 percent of the number of laps as the winner. If a rider stops for any reason during an event, they must restart without any outside assistance. However, if a rider falls, blocking the course and endangering other riders, the rider may receive help or have their motorcycle pushed off the course. The referee may allow for outside assistance for 0-51cc class riders. For other Mini cycle class riders, the referee may allow for outside assistance when adversely muddy conditions exist. In all cases this must be done without interfering with competition. Furthermore, when a rider is trapped or unable to get a motorcycle off them, it will be allowed to assist with removal of the motorcycle without penalty. An attempt to help under any other situation will result in the rider’s disqualification. Once an event has started, any change of motorcycle is forbidden. A rider will be disqualified from the moto for disregarding this rule. Not applicable for vintage and post vintage MX.
Course Cutting
a. Leaving the designated racecourse is forbidden. A rider must make every effort to always stay on course. The penalty for course cutting to gain an advantage will be the loss of finishing positions or a disqualification.
b. A rider forced off the course may continue the race by properly re-entering the track at the closest safe point. While off the course the rider may not accelerate in an unsafe manner or attempt to gain an advantage. If a rider accelerates while off the course or cuts large amounts of the racecourse, the rider may be determined to have gained an advantage without gaining a position.
c. An advantage is not defined by the race position. A competitor who rides in a way that endangers officials, other riders or the public will be subject to immediate disqualification from the meet by the referee. When entering or leaving the pits, a rider must use designated entrance and exit lanes. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Stopping of a Race
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An event stopped by the referee before 60% of the race is completed by the race leader (rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps) the race will be re-started from the beginning. Riders may make minor repairs and adjustments at the starting area only. Any race start or restart will be considered an official part of the event. Therefore, any infraction will be deemed valid and ruled upon accordingly.
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MOTOCROSS
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2. An event stopped by the referee after 60% of the racee is completed by the race leader (rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps completed) the race will be considered complete and will be scored from the last completed lap scored prior to the red flag being displayed.
Flags
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Flags, measuring 30 inches by 30 inches, have the following meanings:
1. GREEN: Start of race.
2. WHITE: One lap to go until finish. (courtesy flag)
3. YELLOW: Caution. When a yellow flag is displayed, competitors must ride cautiously until they have passed the incident that caused the flag. When displayed there is no passing or gaining an advantage and jumps must be rolled between the flag and the incident that caused the yellow flag. Failure to do so may result in loss of positions or disqualification, subject to the referee’s discretion. At the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship and the AMA Amateur Arenacross National Championship a rider may jump and pass between the yellow flag and the incident but must show caution. Failure to show caution may result in the rider being docked from one finishing position to a disqualification from the event, subject to the referee’s discretion.
4. BLACK WITH 1-INCH WHITE BORDER: Disqualification of a rider. That rider must report to the referee at once.
5. BLUE: Indicates you are about to be overtaken by faster riders. Hold your line and don’t impede their progress.
6. WHITE WITH RED CROSS: Indicates that ambulances, safety vehicles or emergency personnel may be on the course. Competitors must show extreme caution, slow down, maintain position, not gain an advantage and wheels of the motorcycle must not leave the ground between the flag and the incident. Failure to do so may result in loss of position or a disqualification, subject to the referee’s discretion.
7. BLACK AND WHITE CHECKERED: End of race. (Checks are 5 inches square.)
8. RED: Stopping of a race for any emergency situation. Return cautiously to the starting line and wait for instructions.
Scoring
1. Each rider is entitled to examine their timing and scoring sheets with the head scorer, or referee.
2. No official announcement of race winners may be made until the final results have been posted and the 30-minute protest period has expired.
3. It’s the rider’s responsibility to ensure number legibility. If a rider appeals their score and the numbers were not properly displayed, a protest will be disallowed. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
4.Riders earn points in each moto according to their finishing positions. A rider must finish at least one moto to receive an overall finishing position.
5. Points awarded per moto are 1 point for first, 2 points for second, 3 points for third, etc. The rider accumulating the fewest points after both motos is the overall class winner. In case of a tie, the winner is the rider with the better finishing position in the final moto.
6. A rider who completed fewer than half the number of laps of the winning rider or did not take the checkered flag receives points corresponding to the total number of riders entered in the class with a minimum of 20 points. This will be shown on the score sheet as DNF. A rider who didn’t complete one lap will receive a score equal to the total number of riders plus 30 points. 7.This will be shown on the score sheet as a DNS. No riders will be allowed to make up lost laps after the checkered flag.
8.DQ/Disqualification: A "Moto DQ" results in moto points equal to the total number of riders in the class, plus 40 points. A "Class DQ" results in exclusion from the class results in all motos for that class only. A "Meet DQ" results in exclusion from all classes in all motos for the entire meet.
9.At the sole discretion of the referee, a class may be scored from one moto only
Trophies
There is 1 trophy awarded per every 3 riders.
