2009 AMA Congress Competition Proposals

ADD in Forward:

AMA /ATVA Non-Discrimination clause.

The American Motorcyclist Associati

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Remove: Recognized districts must submit any supplementary regulations to the AMA for approval.

Replace with: Recognized and non-recognized districts, and organizations within the districts must submit any supplementary regulations to the AMA for approval prior to the first event of the year. Failure to do so may result in permanent loss of sanction. 

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...(if it so requires) If an AMA membership in a riders home district is not required, a rider competing outside his home district may be required to purchase that districts membership card if that district so requires.  Additional membership cards specific to an event or series are not required unless the rider wishes to have their points kept for that series or event.  Race entry cannot be denied if the rider has a valid AMA & district card.  Entry fees can be altered...<

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Change the words "the meet" to "an event".

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New paragraph after existing paragraph: 

A rider may enter a series that starts before December 31 in the highest class he/she has competed in during the season.  If a rider is advanced at the end of the season he/she must enter in that class in any events after January 1.

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Change to read:

Auxiliary fuel tanks are prohibited.

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Amend

All riders must have a working 2 lb. minimum B/C rated fire extinguisher in their pits.

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New #6.  Vision Tear offs, that are not certified biodegradable, used for offroad events, must be attached to the rider or equipment such that when used it stays with the rider and is not discarded on the ground.

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New #17

Add “No combination of ATV’s, minicycles or motorcycles may be run at the same time on the same course.”  And remove the same from Paragraph L. 2. Hare Scrambles, end of paragraph.

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A rider may enter an enduro including a National only once.  Once entered, a rider may not swap rows.

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Add after congestion.  Checks may not be placed in a public right of way.

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Add after identifiable (by number) within sight of a timed check (in direction by which riders will be approaching). Except if rider stops to check mileage at a turn marker

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Once the checkered flag is displayed, riders are given a reasonable amount of time to complete their current lap.

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 V. Desert Race (Type A)

1.    A Desert Race (Type A) is to be held on a marked course over natural terrain. The course should be a minimum of 20 miles long. For the Pee Wee and youth a length can be at promoter’s discretion. Arrows may be used to direct competitor on the proper route when the terrain does not clearly dictate direction. Unless otherwise instructed at the riders meeting, riders must not ride over 50 feet from the course marking arrows. If a

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After first sentence.

An Appeal Board (First or Final) can rule in favor of or against the Appealing Party.  They may choose to uphold or modify any penalties levied within the guidelines of the AMA Racing Rulebook.

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Replace #7 with the following"

7. Promoters of speed-oriented events or activities, including associated practice, must have present at all times, at least two qualified first-aid personnel (EMT or paramedics or physicians)  licensed by the county or state with jurisdiction. In addition, the promoter must provide an ALS-level ambulance on p

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Change first sentence to read:  ....transporting injured persons to a hospital.

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The Referee is the principal officer of a meet, acting as general supervisor. He does not, however, carry out the duties of any other official. The Referee must be introduced at the rider’s meeting and be available throughout the protest period. It is the promoter’s responsibility to appoint a Referee who is well qualified. The "event" Referee may not compete in the meet.

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Motorcycle - (except sidecar) a two-wheeled vehicle receiving power to one or both wheels from a single motorcycle engine. The minimum wheelbase is 51 inches; minimum maximum rear wheel is 16 inches.

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Under Youth rider change age 4 through 15 to age 4 through 16

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Remove: In Motocross only, if a riders physical stature is such that he/she cannot reach the ground with both feet, blocks may be used but must be removed immediately at the starting line, after the start.

Add: If a riders physical stature is such that he/she cannot reach the ground with both feet, blocks may be used (at the starting line) but must be removed immediately after the start.

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Add e. No A class riders are permitted to compete in any "Youth" classes.

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New Last Sentence:

*Note:  Additional stock class requirements and with the supplemental rules for the AMA National Amateur Motocross series (Loretta Lynns) can be found at MXSports.com

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Move the first sentence "All classes are considered modified unless stated otherwise" to the paragrah directly above 1. Engines (Modified Classes)

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Remove "speedway and" sidecar events from the first sentence.

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Remove (except enduro)

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Remove entire rule.

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D Flags Change to read: 3. i. Stationary Yellow Flag: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation on or near the racetrack. Passing is allowed. Riders must exercise caution. ii. Waving Yellow Flag: Indicates serious hazard on or near the racetrack. Passing is allowed. Riders must proceed with extreme caution. Failure to do so:  The rider may be docked or disqualified.

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Remove paragraph 5  and renumber. This paragraph is a duplicate of paragraph E.3

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Add between A and B: __Riders eligible for advancement include youth riders between ages 12-16 and riders racing in specific classification classes (i.e. 250 C or Open C). Youth advancement combines all classes raced where age requirements are between 12-16. Youth advancement points are used only to advance riders to the B classification.  Only AMA recognized advancement classes will be used to calculate a riders RPV. _

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_Riders who placed in the top 5 overall in a "B" class at the previous AMA Amateur Motocross National and are 16 years of age or older as of January 1, of current year are no longer eligible to compete in a "B" division.

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Remove G.1.

Add:To be considered for advancement a rider must have 6 points paying displacement class finishes. The RPV for each displacement class will be calculated separately. Stock and modified classes will be combined within a displacement class.

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Add between #1 and #2: Race results that have a DNF or a DNS moto finish are not to be used for purposes of calculating a rider’s advancement RPV. 

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Add and re letter:

The classes shown with a *(as shown on class listing chart on page 29) should be run using the displacement limitations as shown (for advancement purposes).

(Asterick would be added next to 125, 250 and open classes as shown on page 29)

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Add as paragraph l. : A $50 fee must accompany all advancement appeals. Appeals must be in writing with supporting information and submitted to the AMA by e-mail  at : mxadvancement@ama-cycle.org, fax : 614-856-1924, mail: American Motorcyclist Association 13515 Yarmouth dr. Pickerington,OH. 43147. The deadline for appeals related to year-end advancement is March 1st.

2010

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Add: Advancement appeals for youth classes and age classes 25 years of age and over will be determined by the District with final concurrence from the AMA. Where there is no District representation advancement appeals will be determined by the AMA.

2010

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Remove sentence 5

Add:  If a rider does not meet any of the above criteria, they may not participate in the C class if they have raced C or any youth class above 12 years old the previous 2 years and have an RPV of 11.0 or higher.

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Change to Read: B Riders advancement points to move to the A Class will not start to be collected until after the riders 16th birthday, no rider youth or Amateur can be forced to compete in the A class until the rider meets this criteria.

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Add:

Class 85cc Age 9-11  79cc-85cc 2 stroke/75cc-150cc 4 stroke

Class 85cc Age 12-13  79cc-85cc 2 stroke/75cc-150cc 4 stroke

Class 85cc Age 14-15  79cc-85cc 2 stroke/75cc-150cc 4 stroke

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Change (excluding Schoolboy) to (excluding "Supermini" and Schoolboy)

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Remove sentence b.

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Remove the letter” F” in 250F and 450F.

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Add:

Classes:

a. The following is the complete class listing of approved Pro / Am classes for AMA Motocross Pro / Am events.

Add a class chart: 250 Pro / Am : 122cc-250cc and Open Pro / Am: 122cc- Open

2010

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Remove: Paragraph F4

Add: See AMA Professional racings web site (AMAproracing.com) for Professional license requirements.

2010

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Remove #5 and #6  including points chart

Add: National points scale:

Scale that reflects the scale used for advancement shown on page(s) 24/25

Change #5 to - Selected Pro-Am motocross events will pay double points toward a professional license.

Change #6 - Change points scale

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Replace #9 with new wording:

Request effective 2010 rulebook any rider holding a professional license is NOT eligible to race in any amateur class except the A class.  In a case where organizers are running a Sportsman A/B class, there are to be no Pro riders eligible due to the fact that B riders are entered.

2010

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Put at bottom of 6 a:  In ice racing.  For rubber tire classes only.

The starting line shall be the complete width of the track.

The starter would put same number of bikes on line as studded classes.

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Delete remaining paragraph starting with  "In Motocross....

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Rename Class 1 - DTX PeeWee Jr (4-6yrs)

Rename class 2 - DTX PeeWee Sr (7-8yrs)

Rename class 3 - DTX PeeWee Single (4-8yrs)

Rename  class 4  - DTX PeeWee (4-8yrs)

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Change 65cc Hill Climb only class age to:  7 - 11 years

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Replace "dampener" with "damper" - correct terminology

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Replace DTX rules with:

1. To be eligible for a DTX class, the following cannot be changed or modified.

A. Airbox, carburetor, (jetting allowed),electronics, complete exhaust, all engine components, body work, intake (aftermarket reeds allowed), swing arm, wheel hubs, triple clamps, (include handlebar clamps), frame & subframe

B.  

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add after 7.a (labeled 7.b)  The referee will appoint a knowledgeable person to be a judge and/or umpire.  This person will be placed at the finish line, with a means of communication with the referee, to determine whether the rider was in control.  This person should be introduced at the riders' meeting.

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An AMA National amateur/youth hillclimb championship event will include all the amateur classes listed in Paragraph 3 above, as well as the youth hillclimb classes listed in the youth rules.  ATV classes will not be offered.  The ATVA may run its own ATV hillclimb championship event.  Competitors may ride in three classes or less.

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Sub paragraph s (d) and (e) should  be separate  rules.  Change current rule (d) to b. and (e)  to c..  and  re-letter rule b. to d.

Delete (d) move (e) to handlebars and controls #10. (e) will now become (d)

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Add to sentence:  ATVs must be fitted with a self-closing throttle, Motocycle throttles not permitted.

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Change first sentence to read:
 
Amateur 4-wheel (15-years and older).

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Change: Class 15. Senior Youth Production age requirement to 14 – 17 years and Engine Size to 201cc - 400cc.

2010

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(Right after boxes insert)

"Only [like make, model and year] OEM ring and pinion may be used."

(changes underlined)

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"Hillcimb only class" box

85cc  7-11 52-85cc 2-stroke

                 52-125cc 4-stroke

Changes underlined

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"65cc Hillclimb only class" box

Change "engine size" to 0-65cc on 2-stroke

Change "engine size" to 0-90cc on 4-stroke

Changes underlined

2010

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Take out "The minimum age for amateur riders is 12 years. In all offroad events a rider must be 14 years or older ..............above 250cc.

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Remove 12

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Take out 16

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Take out #5

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Last sentence on 5, to read

Minicycles and motorcycles may not race or practice on the track or course at the same time.

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Under 3:

A. In order for 15 year olds to be eligible for amateur 4-wheel classes, rider must meet the following criteria:

(copy A from page 145 wording (H. 1. a.)

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Instert a new paragraph as #4. Move everything else down.

When course marking is required, promoters must use easily visible waterproof breakaway tape (such as surveyors tape) to identify section or course boundaries.

2010

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