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2009 Atlantic Grand Prix Racing Amateur Rules
The following rules and regulations supplement the AMA Amateur Competition Rules, and are solely applicable to Atlantic Grand Prix Cross Country events. Please direct all questions and inquiries to AGP Productions. All decisions by Atlantic Grand Prix are final.
GENERAL RULES:
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NO Spectator or Pit riding permitted.
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Riders are responsible for the actions of their entire pit crew. |
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Riders will be disqualified for riding a GNCC course during the 6 days prior to the first day of the event. |
RIDER ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION:
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"A" Classes |
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All riders in the top 10 overall ranking in any regional or state hare scrambles series. |
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All "B" Class Champions and "B" riders ranked second or third in the previous year's GNCC who won at least four races. |
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All riders that have ever qualified for the American ISDE Trophy or Junior teams, excluding the Masters/Golden Masters class. |
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All riders that have an "A" ranking in any other off-road series. This applies to both AMA and non-AMA sanctioned events. |
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Age Divisions - "B" riders who won four or more races the previous year. |
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"B" Classes |
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All "C" class championships in the previous year's AGP. |
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All "C" riders ranked in the top five of their class earning at least 50% of the points earned by the class champion in the previous year's AGP. Ranking is based on year-end series points and not the banquet awards. |
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All riders that have a "B" ranking in any other off-road series. This applies to both AMA and non-AMA sanctioned events. |
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"B" riders placing in the top 20 overall at any given event will be moved to the "A" class the following event. |
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Age Divisions: "C" riders ranked in the top five of their class earning at least 50% of the points earned by the class champion in the previous year's AGP are eligible to advance to the next younger "C"division, in lieu of advancing to "B", if applicable. Ranking is based on year-end series points and not the banquet awards. Once this option is exercised, the rider must remain in the younger age division for at least 5 years. |
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"C" Classes: Novice skill level riders and riders that do not otherwise qualify as an "A" or "B" level rider. |
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First Year Racer: Limited to riders competing in their first year of organized competition racing or the non-competitive casual rider. Class is not eligible for national points, series awards or contingency. |
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Sportsman: Restricted to "A" and "B" skill level riders not eligible for any other morning class. Class is not eligible for national points, series awards or contingency. |
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Women Novice (ATV): Limited to Beginner and Novice level riders. Only the previous year's class champion will be required to advance to the Women's class. |
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Age Divisions: A youth class rider's age on January 1 will determine his/her age for the year. All other age divisions will be determined by the rider's age on the date of the event. |
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Rider Age: Bike amateur riders must be at least 12 years old to race, with the exception of the youth classes. ATV amateur riders must be at least 16 years old to race, with the exception of the Sport, Schoolboy and youth classes. |
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Changing Classes: A rider may petition to move to a lower classification based on class finishes and time differences. However, in order to do so, the rider must first petition his/her AMA district or the AMA Off-Road Manager for reclassification, and provide Racer Productions with a copy of the granted petition, prior to racing a AGP event in the lower classification. |
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Rider Advancement: Riders advanced in other local series prior to completion of the AGP series may continue to race in the AGP class in which they started, so long as they do not voluntarily race in the higher classification prior to the start of the next season of the local series, i.e., ECEA, D6, WNYOA, NECC, NEOC etc.. |
MACHINE ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION:
A. BIKES
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Open: 201cc and over single cylinder bike engine, so long as the cylinder is stamped with the correct engine displacement.
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Super Mini: (80-112cc 2-strk; 75-150cc 4-strk) Max. Wheels: Front 19"; Rear 16". Big wheel and small wheel models permitted. |
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Trail: (70-150cc 4-strk) Air cooled models only. Class is not eligible for national points, series awards or contingency. |
B. ATV
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Production Rule: OEM motor and matching frame combination model. Frame geometry must remain as designed by the OEM, including all suspension pivot points. Engine modifications, frame reinforcements, and aftermarket A-arms, swing-arms and suspension are permitted. AMA homologation required, i.e., 100 identical machines available.
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Sport (15+): (201-400cc) 2-wheel drive production models. Modifications are permitted. No engine displacement reduction permitted. |
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4x4 Open: (501-850cc) 4-wheel or 2-wheel drive shaft or chain driven automatic transmission/clutch production models that come with rack or rack availability as standard equipment. |
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4x4 Lites: (201-500cc) 4-wheel or 2-wheel drive shaft or chain driven automatic transmission/clutch production models that come with rack or rack availability as standard equipment. |
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4x4 Limited: (201-850cc) 4-wheel or 2-wheel drive shaft or chain-driven automatic transmission/clutch production models that come with rack or rack availability as standard equipment. |
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The following limited items cannot be changed or added: |
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Internal or external motor components; exhaust system; clutch; steering stem; steering stabilizer; reservoirs; fuel tank; quick fuel system; tire balls. Motor and power output must remain as the factory intended. Front shocks and front/rear springs can be changed; reservoirs cannot be added; rear shocks cannot be changed. No other suspension or steering components may be changed. |
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U2: (201-840cc) 4-wheel or 2-wheel drive shaft or chain-driven automatic transmission/clutch production models that do not have rack or rack availability as standard equipment, i.e., Wolverine, Renegade, Scrambler, V-Force. |
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Schoolboy (13-15): (91-200cc 2-strk; 91-300cc 4-strk) production models. No engine displacement reduction permitted. |
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Super Mini (12-15): (70-105cc 2-strk; 75-150cc 4-strk) production models. Manual and automatic clutch models eligible. Cobra models are restricted to this class. Riders on 126cc--150cc 4-stroke machines must be at least 13-years-old. |
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90 Limited: (71-90cc 2-strk; 75-125cc 4-strk) production models. The following may be changed: tires (but no tire balls), wheels (cannot change stock width), pipe, sprockets, gearing, clutch, twist throttle, handlebars, grips, handle bar pads, front bumper, rear grab bar, air filter and jetting. Fenders may be trimmed. No other modifications allowed INCLUDING carburetors, oil injection, air box and lid, gas tank, wheelbase, width, rear axle, A-arm, shocks and suspension. Manual clutch models are not eligible and cannot be converted to auto clutch. |
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70 CVT: (51-70cc) CVT production models. |
EQUIPMENT:
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The AMA Equipment Standards List in Chapter 3 of the Amateur Competition Rule Book applies. In addition, the following apply: |
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All machines must have silencers. Machines may be tested by officials any time prior to, during or after the event. |
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The machine a rider leaves the starting line on is the official machine of the rider for that event, and may not be switched during the event. |
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No rider is allowed to carry gasoline except inside his machine's fuel tank. |
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All machines must have a working kill switch (bikes) or tether cord (ATV). |
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No horns, bells or other sound devices are permitted on machines. |
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Machine sound level cannot exceed 99 dBs. |
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All riders contesting the series are required to comply with the number plate color code. (see Class Chart) |
REGISTRATION:
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Riders may only enter one race per day. |
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Riders under the age of 18 must provide a photo I.D with proof of age upon request by an official, and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at registration. |
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Riders must register for the race before riding their machine anywhere, may not exceed 1st gear idle when traveling to/from their pit area, and must always wear a helmet. Warm-up riding is limited to the start area and only after an official has given permission and the rider has registered for the event. |
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Riders must first obtain a Bar Code and Color Helmet Sticker. The cost to purchase a Bar Code is $10. |
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At registration, riders will key in their bar code and a colored helmet tag. Bar Code Scoring will be the scoring system that AGP uses. Place the bar code on the lower left chin side of the helmet; place the colored helmet tag on the back of the helmet. Helmet tags may not be trimmed. |
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All machines and rider helmets must be taken through Tech Inspection prior to racing for the purpose of inspecting barcode placement, number assignment, and contingency eligibility. Safety equipment and machine eligibility are the sole responsibility of the rider. |
START PROCEDURE:
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Riders shall line up on their assigned starting row on a first come basis when directed by the race official. No one is permitted on the starting line until authorized. |
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The Riders Meeting will be conducted on the starting line before the start of each race. All riders are responsible for attending. |
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All starts are dead engine (excepting youth ATV). The start procedure will be as follows: |
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The blue flag will signal all riders to shut down their engines. |
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30 seconds later the Referee will extend his arm to signal "10 Seconds" before the start of the race. At the "10 Seconds" signal, all crewmembers must step behind the riders. |
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Between 8 and 10 seconds, the green flag will be thrown, signaling the start of the race. |
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Riders starting their machines prior to the green flag signal, or taking off with the wrong row will be penalized. |
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Riders missing the start of their class must enter the racecourse at the starting line and complete the start chute. |
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ATV riders are required to start the event with their tether cord properly affixed. |
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No horns, bells or other sound devices are permitted on machines. |
SCORING:
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Bar Code scoring is the official scoring procedure for GNCC
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There can be three checkpoints throughout the race course: one at the Finish Line and two Outpost checkpoints. Riders must come to a complete stop at ALL checkpoints including Outpost checkpoints. |
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Checkpoints will be "No Passing" zones. The section from the Finish Line to the scoring area is a "No Passing" zone. In addition, checkpoints will be marked with double arrows. |
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Riders may not be serviced or pitted in the area between the Finish Line and the Finish Line Checkpoint or in the area immediately after the Finish Line Checkpoint. |
THE COURSE:
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A AGP course may include trails, footpaths, roads, hills, motocross tracks, or any type of terrain which can be negotiated by a bike or ATV.
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The course will be open to inspection on Friday after 3:00 p.m. Participants are permitted to walk or bicycle the course only. |
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Marking, cutting, tampering with or otherwise changing the course in any manner is strictly prohibited. Course modifications may only be made by an official |
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No one, except officials and riders officially entered, may ride on the race course at any time during the event |
ON TRACK REGULATIONS:
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Riders must remain on the marked course. The marked course is within 25 feet of race arrows. However, riders must stay within the confines of the following markers: double arrows posted on both sides of the trail, ribbons, signs, stakes, hay bales, barrels, motocross track, grass track, etc..
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Riders encountering a traffic jam or bottleneck may go more than 25 feet off the course to get around the bottleneck only. However, the rider must re-enter the course as soon as possible, and upon approaching this section the next lap, must ride the original arrowed section if the track is clear. If the original marking devices are knocked down, the rider must stay on the original marked course. A "bottleneck" is a section of the track that becomes impassable for any reason, with the exception of check points. |
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Riders may not cut to the inside of a white pole corner marker. |
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If a rider leaves the course for any reason he must re-enter where he left. |
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Riders may make repairs and otherwise receive mechanical assistance anywhere along the course from anyone. All such repairs and assistance must be made without causing interference with other riders and in a suitable area off the racetrack. |
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Radios are permitted between pit crew members, but not with or between riders. |
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No rider may ride in such a manner as to endanger life or limb of other riders, officials or the public. Riders will be penalized for the reckless operation of their machine or for running into an official. |
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Unsportsmanlike conduct or the deliberate ramming, blocking, or intentional contact with another rider will result in a penalty. |
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Team Tactics include blocking, allowing another rider to pass in order to affect the outcome of the race, or exchanging machines in order for another rider to continue the race. Riders involved will be penalized. |
RACE FINISHES
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The race officially ends for all contestants at the completion of the lap in which the checkered flag is displayed to the winner.
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To be considered as having completed a lap, the rider and his machine must cross the plane of the checkered flag under the rider's own unaided ability. Towing is not allowed. If a machine is towed in from the course, that lap will not count. |
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Riders will be scored in order of finish and laps completed. It is not necessary to complete all laps in order to be scored. |
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Results: Racers have 50 minutes to finish the race after the overall winner takes the checkered flag. It is the rider's responsibility to make sure he has all scans. Missing scans may result in a penalty. A rider may question the results within the 30-minute period following posting of the final results. After 30 minutes, awards will be given out. |
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Awards are given at the rate of 1 per 3 riders. To win an award, a rider must complete 50% of the laps of the class winner. |
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Impound: After the race, the top three overall riders, as well as any other rider requested by an official to do so, must leave their machines at a designated impound area until released by the official. |
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Protests must be in writing and comply with the AMA Amateur Competition Rule Book, Protest Procedure. |
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Penalties will be assessed at the discretion of the official based on the severity of the offense, and may include one or more of the following: |
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position(s), lap(s), time adjustment, disqualification, suspension, loss of championship points, fine, probation. |
AGP POINTS
(Bike & ATV) Pro, Pro Am, A, B, C, Amateur and Youth Classes:
| 1=30 |
5=16 |
9=12 |
13=8 |
17=4 |
| 2=25 |
6=15 |
10=11 |
14=7 |
18=3 |
| 3=21 |
7=14 |
11=10 |
15=6 |
19=2 |
| 4=18 |
8=13 |
12=9 |
16=5 |
20=1 |
TIES
Ties for the overall championship will be broken by the most first place finishes, then by the most second place finishes if necessary. Ties for class championship will be broken by the most first place finishes, then by the best finish in the final race if necessary. Ties for other class positions will be broken by the best finish in the final race.
Vintage Motocross and Adult Fast 50's
Rules will be up shortly (Please come back)
Please come back shortly, we are finalizing the rules for these two events. (Sorry for the delay.)
CLASSES & NUMBER PLATE COLOR CODES:
The following number plate color codes are required by all
Pro, A & B riders:
| Motorcycles
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Color
of Plate |
Color
of Number |
| Classes:
Pro, A, B and C |
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| XC1 Pro Money class |
Red |
White |
| Open A (201-500cc) Money class |
White |
Black |
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Light A (0-200cc) Money class |
White |
Black |
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4-Stroke A Lite -300cc Money class |
White |
Black |
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Vet A (30+) Money class |
White |
Black |
| Senior A (40+) Money class |
White |
Black |
| Open B (201-500cc) Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Light B (0-200cc) Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| 4-Stroke B Lite -300cc Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Vet B (30+) Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Senior B (40+) Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Super Senior A (50+) Money class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Vet C (30+) Trophy class |
Black |
White |
| Senior C (40+) Trophy class |
Black |
White |
Super Senior B/C (50+)
Trophy class
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Black |
White |
| Masters (55+) Trophy class |
Black |
White |
Open C (201cc-Open)
Trophy class |
Black |
White |
| Light C (0-200cc) Trophy class |
Black |
White |
4-Stroke C Open (301cc+ 4-Stroke)
Trophy class |
Black |
White |
4-Stroke C Lites (0-300cc 4-Stroke)
Trophy class |
Black |
White |
125 C Schoolboy(12-17*)
Trophy class
*122-200cc 2&4 stroke engines
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Black |
White |
| Women (105cc+) Trophy class |
Blue |
White |
| PeeWee Minicycle |
Color of Plate |
Color of Number |
65 (7-9) Trophy class
52-65cc 2-Stroke |
Black |
White |
50cc Super (5-8) Trophy class
(KTM 50LQ, Polini 50/ Cobra 50 et. al) |
White |
Black |
Trail (7-10) Trophy class
Any air-cooled 2 stroke auto 0-80cc or 4 stroke auto 0-110 cc (KLX/DRZ/TTR 110, and XR/CRF 70-80)
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Black |
White |
O.I./Air Cooled 0-50cc (4-7)
Trophy class
(CRF/XR 50, PW/TTR50, JR/KLX 50, KTM Adv mini, and Adv. Snr)
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Yellow |
Black |
| Youth
Minicycle |
Color
of Plate |
Color
of Number |
Super Mini (12-15) BIG WHEEL Trophy class
80-112cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke |
Yellow |
Black |
85 (14-15) Trophy class
66-85cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke |
White |
Black |
85 (12-13) Trophy class
66-85cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke |
Yellow |
Black |
85 (7-11) Trophy class
66-85cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke
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Black |
White |
65 (10-11) Trophy class
52-65cc 2-Stroke/52-90cc 4-Stroke |
Yellow |
Black |
| EL Women Trophy class |
Blue |
White |
Trail: (11-15) 70-150cc
Trophy class
70-150cc 4 stroke air cooled + pit bikes
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Green |
White |
(Youths must have parent/guardian present to compete)
Download Youth Release and Barcode form.
| ATV's |
Color
of Plate |
Color
of Number |
| Classes:
Pro, A and B |
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| XC1 Pro (0-525cc) Money class |
Red |
White |
| College A (16-21) Money class |
White |
Black |
| Junior A (22+) Money class |
White |
Black |
| Vet A (30+) Money class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Senior A (40+) Money class |
White |
Black |
| College B (16-21) Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Junior B (22+) Trophy class |
White |
Black |
| Vet B (30+) Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Senior B (40+) Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| 16-19 C Trophy class |
Black |
White |
| 20+ C Trophy class |
Black |
White |
| 24+ C Trophy class |
Black |
White |
| 30+ C Trophy class |
Black |
White |
| 36+ C Trophy class |
Black |
White |
Women Trophy class
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Blue |
White |
4x4 Open (501-840 Utility)
Money class
|
White |
Black |
4x4 Lites (201-500cc Utility)
Trophy class |
White |
Black |
4x4 Limited (201-850 Utility)
Trophy class
|
White |
Black |
U2 (201-840 Utility Unlimited)
No Racks!
Trophy class
|
White |
Black |
| Super Senior (50+)Trophy class |
White |
Black |
School Boy (13-15)
Trophy class
91-200cc 2-Stroke / 91-300cc 4-Stroke
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White |
Black |
| Sport 201-400cc Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
(Youths
must have parent/guardian present to compete)
Download
Youth Release and Barcode form.
| Youth ATV |
Color of Plate |
Color of Number |
Super Mini (12-15) Trophy class
70-105cc 2-Strk; 75-150cc 4-Strk |
White |
Black |
90 Modified (12-15) Trophy class
71-90cc 2-Stroke; 125cc max 4-Stroke Production Rules |
White |
Black |
90 Modified (8-11) Trophy class
71-90cc 2-Stroke; 125cc max 4-Stroke Production Rules |
Yellow |
Black |
90 Limited (11-15) Trophy class
71-90cc 2-Stroke; 125cc max 4-Stroke No manual clutch Limited Modifications |
White |
Black |
90 Limited (8-11) Trophy class
71-90cc 2-Stroke; 125cc max 4-Stroke No manual clutch Limited Modifications |
Yellow |
Black |
70 CVT (6-11) Trophy class
51-70cc CVT only No manual clutch Limited Modifications |
Black |
White |
(Youths
must have parent/guardian present to compete)
Download
Youth Release and Barcode form.
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