Rules and Regulations

AMP Racing, LLC
RULES AND REGULATIONS
2008 DODGE Amateur MX National Event

These rules and regulations shall be used for the AMP Amateur National event. From time to time circumstances and conditions will require modifications of some rules. Such modifications are at the sole discretion of AMP Racing, LLC race officials. It is the rider or guardian’s responsibility to know his limitations and to ride within those limitations. Never should a rider be allowed to compete when the rider is not 100% both mentally and physically.

Under any circumstances a rider must compete in the highest classification he has ever achieved with any recognized organization. A riders age on January 1st, 2008 will determine his or her age for this event.

Ten entrants fully entered constitute a class.
No refunds or rain checks are given after practice.

Riders must compete with proper numbers on front number plates as well as both side plates. Any rider who does not, is not eligible for points, trophies or prize money, unless arrangements were made with the head score keeper prior to the start of the event.

No substitute riders allowed for any reason.

All flag signals must be obeyed immediately by all involved or concerned riders. A rider who disregards any flag signal may be excluded from the meet, incur position penalty, or suspension for an indefinite period of time by the Steward of the meet.

GREEN waved …………………………………………………………..START
GREEN displayed ………………………………………………… ALL CLEAR
YELLOW displayed ………..CAUTION, REDUCE SPEED, HOLD POSITION
RED displayed or waved ……………………………..……STOP ALL RIDERS
BLACK waved at one rider …………………..RIDER STOP AT FINISH LINE
WHITE ……………………………………………………………… LAST LAP
BLACK/WHITE CHECKERED ……………………………….. END OF RACE
BLUE ………………...YOU ARE BEING LAPPED, LET RIDERS PASS YOU

The method of starting will be at the discretion of the Steward and/or Starter, to be determined at the beginning of the event.

The following regulations shall be enforced. Additional regulations of conduct for particular situations may be issued for specific meets and will be explained at the event.

All outside assistance, except that of course officials, is forbidden during any race.

Anyone found consuming an excessive amount of alcohol, will be asked to leave the event. Any rider found consuming ANY alcohol or any drug, will not be allowed to compete and will be asked to leave the event.

During any practice session, any race, or any time, it is expressly forbidden to ride or push any vehicle for any reason in the reverse direction of the course, unless so directed specifically by an authorized course official. A violation of this regulation can entail possible suspension.

Any machine found illegal, upon being protested, can lead to suspension of the entrant, his sponsor, and pit crew. All points accumulated upon suspension will be forfeited.

Any rider or member of a rider’s pit crew found racing a machine in the pit area will be subject to immediate disqualification from the meet, for the rider possible suspension. A special area may be designated by the Steward of the course as a warm-up area.

No Pit Riding ( Racers can go to from the race track to their camp area) Anyone abusing this privlage can be subject to disqualification from the event.

Rider caught jumping the start, or blocking off a starting gate or line will be subject to position penalty. If further violations occur, disqualification for the rest of the meet will be assessed by the starter or clerk of the course.

Anyone participating on the course without first being entered for the meet will be subject to disqualification and/or suspension.

Rider or riders entering the course at any point other than the starting area for or during a race or practice session, is subject to disqualification from the days events.

For safety reasons, there are no practice starts allowed a the start line.

All riders are responsible for the conduct of their parents and pit crew. Suspension up to six (6) months can be levied against any rider or pit crew member showing bad conduct on or off the course at any race or practice event.

The AMP Racing, LLC Steward shall exclude immediately any rider who, in his or her opinion, is guilty of any foul, unfair or dangerous riding.

The competition committee of AMP Racing, LLC is empowered to settle finally, any appeal or dispute arising at this event, and a decision by this committee shall be final and binding on all parties.

Protest must be filed within 30 minutes of the posting of results of the class in question, and must be in writing. Protest fee shall be $350.00 per item. If the protest is found valid, the fee shall be returned. If found invalid, the fee is forfeited to the body whom sanction has been issued. If parts are involved an amount will be declared by the Steward of the event. No fees will be given to a protested entrant, labor or parts, who is found to be competing on an illegal machine. $50 of the $350 will go to the steward of the event.

Written protest and fee must be presented to the clerk of the course. In the event of a questionable protest where rules and regulations are not specific, a ruling will be made by the steward of the event.

There will be no protest allowed against the decision of the Steward of the event.

Protests may only be made by a rider or entrant of a machine in the same class as the protested machine or rider.

Persons camping at race meets must conform to all regulations set up by AMP Racing, LLC or raceway personnel and must have permission to do so.

If mail entries are requested, they must be received by the AMP Racing, LLC printed deadline.

No transfer of entries are to be made, unless AMP Racing, LLC is notified and approves. There will be NO REFUNDS.

In order to be properly entered, a participant must complete and sign an official entry form at sign-up. All entries must register before entering the track area.

The promoters or stewards of any AMP Racing, LLC event may refuse the entry of any rider or entrant.

The Olympic Scoring method will be used in scoring motocross events. 1st Place = 1 points, 2nd Place = 2 points, and so on. The rider with the LOWEST total after all events are added together will be the winner. In case of a tie, the rider with the best score in the final moto will be the winner.

If a race or event is stopped because of an apparently injured rider, said rider shall not be allowed to re-enter that particular race or event unless allowed by the starter, referee or official. He may, however, enter other heats or events for which he is qualified.

If a rider, or riders, starts the moto but does not complete half the laps of the event, they will be scored as last place plus two (2) positions. If a rider, or riders, do not start the moto, they will be scored as last place plus three (3) positions.

Two (1) minutes only shall be allowed for a machine and rider to make the starting line at a closed course event after a call from the referee or pit steward. After this lapse of time, if not ready, the rider and machine are out of that moto only.

If a rider, or riders do not start an event they will receive no score for that event. (DNS)

Motos may be shortened at the discretion of the referee for safety. When the motos must be shortened for other reasons, the riders shall be informed before the start of the shortened moto.

Any motorcycle that complies with the regulations set forth in these rules may compete. Technical inspectors may exclude any motorcycle of which the construction, condition, or controllability is deemed to be dangerous. The major concern of AMP Racing, LLC and its officials is safety. It is the rider’s and his support crew’s responsibility to keep his machine in top condition at all times.

If it is determined that the required three number plates are not readable, the machine will not be allowed to compete or in the case of an event that has already started, if the numbers become unreadable the machine will not be scored. It is the rider’s place to keep the numbers legible at all times.

All fuel must be pumped gas of 115 octane or less. Pump gas is defined as gas available from a commercial source and accessible to the general public. In the event of a protest, the name and grade of fuel must be given to the clerk of the course. If testing is necessary the protesting party will be responsible for providing the needed tests.

Additions to the fuel, with the exception of lubricants, is forbidden.

All side stands or stands of any type must be removed from any vehicle before it is on the race course.
All controls must be in good condition and operating efficiently. Cables must be in good order and adjusted.

Footrests must be positioned so as to give easy access to any control lever. Footrests must be the folding type.

There must be three (3) number plates on each machine, one in front and one on each side. Helmet and jersey numbers are also recommended. Plates and numbers must be as large as possible to make them clear and visible. If the numbers are not easily readable the vehicle will not be scored. Plates and numbers must be of contrasting colors to make them clearly visible from a distance. All number plates must have any sharp or protruding edges removed.

To be eligible for stock classes, the following cannot be changed or modified: engine, electronics, frame, carburetor, air box, swing arm, forks & shock body, triple clamps, rim size and exhaust system. Cylinder must retain the original manufacturer’s bore. Changes to the carburetor jetting is allowed. Material may be added to existing frame for strength. Parts that may be replaced or added include: fuel filters, gas line, handlebars, cross bar pads, non-metal open ended hand guards, serrated footpegs, lower fork leg protectors, spokes and nipples, decals, spark plugs, spark plug caps, sprockets, handlebar mounts. Clutch and brake lever assemblies must be replaced with OEM parts or aftermarket parts of the same basic design and material.(No break away levers in the stock class) Pistons and rings may be accessory items as long as they maintain the stock specifications of the OEM parts they replace. Countershaft sprocket covers may be removed. You may change the air cleaner must have stock air box. No drilling or putting extra holes in the air box. Any snap on or screw on water guards can be taken off the air box. You may run a after market seat cover of any kind. Suspension Springs may be altered, you can revaulve change springs but must have stock fork and shock body. Stock class motorcycles and minicycles may be inspected, and changes other than those mentioned above will result in disqualification from the stock class

Engines must be of the same basic design and materials of the approved model, and the manufacturers crankcase, cylinder and cylinder head from the approved model must be used. The use of kits or sleeving is allowed. Motorcycles must use the crank case of the production motorcycle motor. The use of kits, sleeving, stroking or boring to change displacement classes is allowed. The actual displacement of a stroked, kitted, bored or sleeved motor must be stamped on the side of the cylinder or engine case. The displacement of the motorcycle or minicycle may not exceed the class limit. All classes are considered modified classes unless stated stock.
Engines are allowed overbore for rebuilding purposes up to class limits plus .080 inches per cylinder for all motorcycles.

50cc Stock Specifications

50cc 4-6 Stock 50cc 7-8 Stock
Max wheelbase 36” Max wheelbase 41”
Max wheel size 10” Max wheel size 12”
Max seat height 24”
No larger than 14mm round intake No larger than 19mm round intake

Age 4-8 (upon request, proof of age must be provided)

Stock machines must remain in showroom condition to qualify as stock, with the following exceptions: removal or modification of carburetor jets, handlebars, sprockets, tires, chain, tubes, hand levers(oem style), foot pegs, grips and spark plugs. Padding may be removed from stock seat; however, at least one (1) inch of padding must remain. Seat cover. Springs may be altered, you can revaulve change springs but must have stock fork and shock body. Smaller wheels may be used to lower the machine to allow small riders to reach the ground. Larger wheels may not be used. NO OTHER MODIFICATIONS ARE ALLOWED.

50cc Modified Specifications

50cc 4-6 Mod 50cc 7-8 Mod 50cc 4-8 Open
Max engine displacement: 62cc
Age 4-8 (Upon request, proof of age must be provided)

80cc Specifications

Rear: 16”
Wheelbase 51” or less

Maximum Rim size for Supermini Class
Front: 19”

Super Mini 80cc -112cc 2-stroke & 150cc 4-stroke (7 thru 15 yrs)

65cc Specifications

Maximum wheel size 14”
Maximum wheelbase 45”

“NEW” 150cc 4-stroke Ages 11-15 Max front 19"

Schoolboy
Rider must ride a 125cc two stroke ( up to 144cc ) or 250cc four stroke.
Ages 12-15

Collegeboy

Ages 16-24 and must be of amateur status the day of the event. No Pro riders will be allowed to compete in this class

125cc 2-stroke ONLY classes
can use up to a 144cc 2-stroke bike

250cc 2-stroke cannot run in the 250F classes

All clothing may be examined and approved with each rider’s machine at technical inspection. Protective clothing as listed below must be worn at all times while practicing or during any race. Failure to observe these rules will lead to exclusion from the event. Safety is the number one concern in the inspection of racing clothing.

All riders must wear full coverage clothing of close fitting design made of material suited as to provide adequate protection to the rider.

Riders must wear helmets at all times during the course of the events. Helmets must meet current D.O.T. & Snell approval and be in good condition.

All riders must wear leather boots extending far enough up the leg so as no gap occurs between boots and the bottom of the pant leg when in any riding position. Boots must also offer adequate ankle support and shin protection.

Eye protection must be worn at all times and must be shatter/splinter proof material. If vision becomes blocked or in any way impaired it is the riders responsibility to correct the problem before starting or continuing any event. Gloves and shoulder pads are recommended for additional protection.

If any rider exits or goes off course for any reason during a race, the rider must enter back in the general location of the track when safe. Any cutting of course or missing obstacles on the track, Rider can be penalized postions in that moto by steward or referee.

All machine and equipment examinations will be conducted by technical inspectors supplied by the event site.

If, in the technical inspector’s opinion, a machine or rider’s protective clothing is deemed to be unsafe, he will not be allowed to compete although he may meet all written requirements.

Pit area must be kept clean, and all trash must be removed from the area.
NO PIT RIDING AT ANY TIME.

Golf Carts will be allowed, but it will be the parent’s responsibility to ensure that no minors under the age of 16 will be allowed to use them during the event. If a minor is caught, we will confiscate the golf cart until the event is complete. Golf Carts must be parked at 7:30pm till 6:30am.Must have a seat for driver and all passagers.(No Seat No Ride) This is for safety. Only staff vehicles will be allowed after dark for safety patrolling purposes.