2009 AMA Racing ATV Extreme Dirt
Track National Championship Series Supplemental
Rules
Pickerington, OH (3/26/2009)
- All rules in the 2009 AMA Racing Rulebook will
govern these events unless set forth in these
supplemental rules.
RIDER ELIGIBILITY
All current ATVA Competition members or AMA full
members, in good standing and who meet the necessary
agerequirements, on or before the date of the
event for the classes they are entering. Riders
that change age during the season may stay in
the class they started the year in, or may advance.
Points accumulated to that point do not advance
with the riderto the new class.
PRO CLASSIFICATION
Pro riders are eligible to compete in Pro, Pro
Lites and Pro Am classes. Any “A”
class rider who declares themselves as Pro by
entering the Pro class must remain in that class
for the remainder of the year. In non-national
competition, Pro riders must enter in the highest
classes available. Pro riders wanting to return
to the “A” class in National competition
must wait one calendar year. During that year
they are allowed to compete in Pro Am classes
only. See Rider Advancement below.
PRO LITES & PRO AM CLASSES
Pro, “A”, 16-24 A, 25+ Veteran and
Senior class riders may compete in the Pro Lites
or Pro Am classes. Pro Lites & Pro Am riders
may not compete in any “B” or “C”
classes. See Rider Advancement below.
RIDER CLASSIFICATION
Riders shall be classified the same as local AMA/ATVA
District participation or local non-AMA/ATVA,
TT participation. Riders who participate in a
higher level of classification at any local AMA
or non-AMA event will be considered as advanced
to that higher classification.
RIDER ADVANCEMENT
If a Pro, Pro Lites, Pro Am, Amateur or youth
rider feels they should be advanced sooner to
a higher classification, the rider must submit
a written request to the AMA Track Racing Manager
and provide justification to be advanced.
Pro: To be eligible to race in
the Pro class, a rider must have finished in the
top 33%, in a minimum of three Pro Lites or Pro
Am meets at an AMA Racing ATV Extreme Dirt Track
National, within a 12-month period.
Amateur: A rider must compete
one season as an amateur to be eligible to move
up to Pro Am.
Youth: The highest class youth
riders may advance in a single season is to amateur
A.
“B” & “C”
Class Riders (important note) In the
final GNC series standings, the riders finishing
1st, 2nd and 3rd in the “B” &
“C” classes, will be advanced to next
higher class. *Subject to review by staff
or appeal process.
NATIONAL CLASSES
See EQUIPMENT for additional specifications
Pro & Pro Am (MUST BE 16 YEARS AND
OLDER)
Class #1 - Pro (450cc max. 4-stroke
Production ATV) See 4
Class #2 - Pro Lites (450cc 4-stroke
max. Production ATV) See 4
Class #3 - Pro Am Unlimited (201cc-Open)
See 3
Amateur (MUST BE 16 YEARS AND OLDER)
Class #4 - Production A (201cc-450cc
max. 4-stroke production ATV) See 4
Class #5 - Production B (201cc-450cc
max. 4-stroke production ATV) See 4
Class #6 - Production C (201cc-450cc
max. 4-stroke production ATV) See 4
*Class #7 - Open A (266cc min.
open 2-stroke & 451cc min. open 4-stroke)
See 3
*Class #8 - Open B/C (266cc min.
open 2-stroke & 451cc min. open 4-stroke)
See 3
Class #9 - 4-Stroke A (201cc-450cc
max.) See 3
Class #10 - 4-Stroke B (201cc-450cc
max.) See 3
Class #11 - 4-Stroke C (201cc-450cc
max.) See 3
*Class #12 - 16 to 24 years
A (201cc-Open) See 3
*Class #13 - 16 to 24 years B
(201cc-Open) See 3
Class #14 - Plus 25 (201cc-Open)
See 3
Class #15 - Veteran 30+ years
(201cc-Open) See 3
Class #16 – Senior 40+
years (201cc-Open) See 3
Class #17 - Women (201cc-450cc
max. 4-stroke production) ATV See 4
Youth (PROOF OF AGE REQUIRED) <
No downsizing of engines to meet any youth class
cc. limits >
*Class #18 - Schoolboy Senior
(400cc 4-stroke Production (15-17 years) See 4
*Class #19 - Schoolboy Junior
(Maximum 200cc 2-stroke & 300cc 4-stroke Production)
(13-15 years) See 4
Class #20 - 71cc-90 Production
AUTO (90 cc max.2-stroke & 125cc max. 4-stroke)
(8-15 years) See 4 - 10
Class #21 - 71cc-90 Production
CVT, belt drive only (90 cc max.2-stroke &
125cc max. 4-stroke) (8-15 years) See 4 - 10
*Class #22 - Super Mini (Modified
105cc max. 2-stroke & 150cc max. 4-stroke)
(13-15 years) See 3 & 12
Class #23 - 71cc-90cc Modified
(90cc max. 2-stroke & 125cc max. 4-stroke)(8-15
yrs) See 3 & 12
Class #24 - 51cc-70cc Shifter
(70cc max.) (6-11 years) See 3
Class #25 - 51cc-70cc Production
AUTO (70cc. max.) (6-11 years) See 4 - 10
Class #26 - 0-50cc Production
Auto (6-8 years) See 4
Class #27 - 0-50cc Stock Limited
(4-6 years) See 1
EQUIPMENT
*1. 50 Stock Limited; limited to production ATVs
41”max. width, 41” max. wheel base,
max. 4” Shock travel. The following may
be changed from stock: tires, wheels (must not
change stock width) internal portions of the motor,
spark arrestor may be removed (must still meet
99db) sprockets, gearing, clutch, twist throttle,
handlebars, grips, handle bar pads, front bumper,
rear grab bar, air filter and jetting. Air box
lid may be removed or modified. Fenders may be
trimmed, manufacturer installed parental speed
limiting devices may be removed. Nerf bars or
suitable floorboards are required. No other modifications
are allowed INCLUDING carburetors, oil injection,
air box, gas tank, exhaust systems, wheel base,
width, rear axel, A-arms, steering dampner, and
suspension (except shocks – limited to 4”
of travel). However, if a violation is deemed
by the referee to be cosmetic in nature, with
no performance advantage or willful misconduct
involved, he may issue a warning or fine in lieu
of disqualification. Referee may permit use of
a shortened or separate track as necessary. Knobby
tires allowed.
2. Machines may be used in multiple classes by
the same rider provided that both rider and ATV
meet the requirements of the class.
*3. The Frame with which a rider has qualified
may not be changed. The complete engine which
a rider has qualified may be changed, provided
that it is replaced with an engine of the same
make, model and displacement. All engines used
in sanctioned ATV competition must be production
model ATV engines or single cylinder production
model motorcycle engines available for sale to
the general public. Custom frames are allowed
except in Production classes (see 4).
4. Production Classes: Stock frame and ATV engine
cases from the original manufacturer of that make
and model must be used. OEM frames may have material
added for strength. These changes shall not affect
frame geometry. Only bolt on components allowed.
5. All youth riders must fit the ATV. With rider
in normal riding position, with hands on handlebars,
there must be a bend in the elbows, fingers must
reach all control levers. Rider in a standing
position on foot pegs must have 3 inches of space
between seat and rider inseam.
*6. Safety Equipment and Machine Eligibility are
the sole responsibility of the rider. After Registration
and prior to practice a mandatory courtesy inspection
will be performed at each event to check number
plates & numbers, tether cord kill switch,
nerf bars and machine width (50”). Random
equipment inspections may be done and may include,
but not limited to, fuel, sound, width, and displacement.
7. All ATV’s must use petroleum-based gasoline
as defined in AMA Rulebook
8. An engine may be bored or stroked, to change
displacement classes, but must not exceed the
class limit. Example, 400cc engine may be increased
to a maximum of 450cc. There is no .080 inches
overbore allowed, over the class limit. No downsizing
in Youth Classes.
9. All ATV’s must have dirt track tires
(except 50cc), nerf bars or suitable floorboards,
working tether cord, maximum width of 50”,
all glass must be covered, control levers must
have ball ends, engine size must be stamped on
engine and axel nuts must have cotter pins or
clips.
10. Transmissions in 90, 70 and 50 Production
classes, limited to automatic and auto clutch.
No manual clutches allowed.
*11. ALL ATVs must not exceed 99db, see AMA Rulebook
page 99 for sound test procedures. The referee
may issue a warning, a fine or disqualification.
(Lower sound limits will be in effect for 2011,
see page 172 in the 2009 AMA Rulebook for details).
*12. Riders (8-15) and machines legal in the 90
Modified Class (#23) may participate in the Super
Mini class (#22). Machine and age limits for the
90cc Mod class must be followed.
*13. At the Referee’s discretion the number
of laps for Heats and Mains may be changed if
track or weather conditions warrant.
*14. Unless a catastrophic event occurs no race
may be canceled after noon on Wednesday of the
week prior to the event and only in consultation
with the Promoter Group, Referee and AMA Track
Racing Manager. If inclement
weather on Saturday forces a delay no race may
be canceled before 8:00 AM on Sunday morning.
NUMBER PLATES
All ATVs in National competition must have a vertical
number plate mounted on the front bumper and rear
grab bar and may not be cut down for cosmetic
purposes. For single and two digit numbers, the
plate may be mounted vertically and for three
digits numbers the plate must be mounted horizontally
for better clarity and scoring purposes. The numbers
shall be a minimum of 6” block numbers (no
shading or outlining). The number plates and numbers
must be the following colors, clear, legible and
have a professional appearance. The number plates
may not be mounted to the handlebars for safety.
Wood or metal number plates are not allowed. The
top or bottom two inches of the number plate may
be used for sponsor or rider name. Pro classes
only must use royal blue number plates with white
letters. Pro Am and "A" class riders
must use white background and black numbers. "B"
riders must use red with white numbers. "C"
riders must use yellow background with black numbers.
All Youth classes must use black with white numbers.
Age and women’s classes should use the color
that corresponds to their ability (A, B or C)
*National Reserved Numbers; Numbers of the Riders
finishing in the top 10 series positions in each
class are reserved for the following year. Those
riders with those numbers will take precedence
over local rider’s with the same number
in the same
class. Only riders who finished in 1st thru 10th
place in series points, in the previous year,
may use numbers 1 thru 10.
POINTS SCHEDULE
All championships will be based on the following
point’s schedule. Only the riders in the
main event will receive points. No more than 20
riders will participate in the main event.
| 1st – 30 points |
5th – 16 points |
9th – 12 points |
13th – 8 points |
17th – 4 points |
| 2nd – 25 |
6th – 15 |
10th – 11 |
14th – 7 |
18th – 3 |
| 3rd – 21 |
7th – 14 |
11th – 10 |
15th – 6 |
19th – 2 |
| 4th – 18 |
8th – 13 |
12th – 9 |
16th – 5 |
20th – 1 |
*To be eligible for year-end National awards,
riders must have scored points in at least 4 meets
in the series. For all classes - Year End Series
Class Awards will be determined from points accumulated
in all 6 series races.
*AMA Racing will award AMA Racing National Championship
No. 1 plates only to riders competing in “A”
classes in AMA Racing National Championship Series
and AMA Racing Grand Championship events.
*RACE PROCEDURES
All events will run qualifying heats and a main
event, the number of riders in heats will be determined
by track width, with a minimum of 60” per
machine, all riders in heats will get a front
row start.
A rider must start in a heat or consolation race
to qualify for the main. *(i.e. Come to the line,
with machine, when # is called and roll across
the line when the race starts.)
If there are more riders in a class than can be
accommodated on the starting line multiple heats
will be run. If there are 21 or more riders one
or more LCQ’s will be run.
Riders will be divided into equal groups based
on current point standing preventing all the best
riders from racing in one heat.
Heats will be timed, the winner of the fastest
heat will get first pick in the main and the winner
of the next fastest heat will get second pick
for the main and so on.
Equal numbes of riders from each heat will transfer
to the main, leaving a fewer number to transfer
from the LCQ’s. No more than 20 will participate
in the main.
Starting lines must be 24’ apart, with the
penalty line 24’ behind the last starting
line.
A rider must be ready when called to the starting
area. If not ready, he is allowed two minutes
after the starters call to make minor repairs.
Afterward, if he still is not ready, he is excluded
from the event. * (A rider or pit crew member
must notify a race official if they are not in
staging when their number is called to receive
the 2 minutes).
Any rider whose tire crosses the front line before
the start will be moved to the penalty line and
the position left vacant on any subsequent start
or restart of the race. *(if push start is required
permission must be obtained from referee or staging
official to cross line prior to start).
Facilities permitting, the referee may use light(s)
or flags to start a race.
Any race stopped with two laps or less completed
will require a complete restart in the original
positions. A rider who was determined by the referee
of the event to be the primary cause for the event
being stopped will be required to restart from
the penalty line.
If, in the referees opinion, it is necessary to
stop an event after at least 60 percent of the
total distance has been covered, the race may
be considered completed. Riders will be scored
according to their position on the lap preceding
the one during which they were red flagged.
At the referees discretion, the race may be resumed
and riders will be started in staggered single
file in the positions they held on the lap before
the event was stopped. Referee may require riders
to stay single file, until passing a designated
point.
When an event is stopped before being completed,
riders only, not the machine may return to their
pit areas for repairs or adjustments. Riders,
however, must be in their assigned positions and
ready to race four minutes after the red flag
(eight
minutes during final events) or when the track
is safe for racing.
If a race was stopped because riders were down,
the first rider down is placed last in the restart,
etc., with the last rider down behind the last
rider who did not fall. If for any reason a rider
does not complete the red-flagged lap, he too
will be placed in the rear of the restart in a
position respective of his stoppage.
If the race is called complete the riders will
be scored in the position in which they would
have restarted.
| Pro |
6 lap heats |
20 lap main |
| Pro Lites & Pro Am |
6 lap heats |
15 lap main |
| Amateur& Youth |
6 lap heats |
10 lap main |
| 50's |
4 lap heats |
6 lap main |
| All Consi |
3 laps |
|
Pro Class Only: Pick on the line for qualifiers
will be determined by their fastest lap time in
practice. Top qualifiers will be divided equally
between qualifiers.
AWARDS/PURSE
Pro purse = $6,000.00 (top 10 riders)
Pro Lites & Pro Am = 80% of entry fee
Amateur & Youth classes Top 10 = awards
ENTRY FEES
Pro = $100 plus gate fee
Pro Lites & Pro Am = $85 plus gate fee
Amateur & Youth = $40 plus gate fee
Revised 3-17-09
*Changes or new for 2009
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