2007 AMA Congress off-road division proposals
| Num | Rule Bk | Page | Chap | Proposal | From |
| 1 | Tech | 4 | 1 | Motorcycle – a two-wheeled vehicle receiving power to one wheel only from a single motorcycle engine. The minimum wheelbase is 53 inches; minimum rear wheel 19 inches |
AMA Staff |
| 2 | Tech | 9 | 3 | *4. To be eligible for a STOCK CLASS, the following cannot be changed or modified: Internal engine components, electronics, frame, carburetor, air box, swing arm, rim size, wheel hubs and exhaust system. Cylinder re-plating is allowed but must retain the original manufacturer’s bore. |
AMA Staff |
| 3 | Tech | 10 | 3 | Amend sentence to read: All motorcycles/quads must use petroleum-based gasoline as defined by the American Society for Test and Materials (ASTM), Designation: D4814 or E10, E85 Ethanol/Gasoline blend. All fuel must be stored in approved containers. | D. BROWNING |
| 4 | Tech | 11 | 3 |
Drain Plugs - On road race and supermoto machines, crankcase and transmission drain plugs must be safety wired. |
AMA Staff |
| 5 | Tech | 21 | 4 | Change to read: The claiming price shall be double the manufactures suggested retail price (MSRP). |
AMA Staff |
| 6 | Tech | 45 | 4 | change: a to read A classes 2 to be 100 - 125 cc 2 or 4 stroke. 3 to be 126 to 250 cc 2 or 4 stroke 4 to be 251 cc and up 2 or 4 stroke also make same chang |
A. SUMNER |
| 7 | Tech | 45 | 4 | Rewrite statement that follows "A" classes to read: By boring only stroking not allowed. 144cc achieved by boring only on homologated 125cc OEM machines. To read: Boring only allowed on homologated OEM machines in classes where over boring is permitted. Stroking not allowed. Move this statement to precede "A" classes and on page 46 for "B" classes, remove the boring only ... statement. |
D. BROWNING |
| 8 | Tech | 71 | 7 | a. For each protest, $50 per item or component protested |
AMA Staff |
| 9 | Tech | 72 | 7 | 8. When a protest involves piston displacement or any other internal engine modification, the referee must call for an engine measurement or inspection after the meet. The protesting party must be present during the inspection, is entitled to witness the teardown, and must be informed of ANY measurements TAKEN. NEW: If it is not possible to render a decision regarding internal engine components, the components mus |
AMA Staff |
| 10 | Tech | 72 | 7 | Eliminate final appeals from the appeals process |
AMA Staff |
| 11 | Tech | 73 | 7 | CHANGES IN BOLD |
AMA Staff |
| 12 | Off-Road | 4 | 2 | A. General |
G. WARD |
| 13 | Off-Road | 5 | 2 | New: These rules MUST be followed as they are explained. If there are any Questions concerning them, see the race referee. |
A. SUMNER |
| 14 | Off-Road | 5 | 2 | 2. Standard meets are open to all qualified AMA members without regard to the sex of the entrant. Recognized and unrecognized districts must submit supplementary regulations to the AMA on a yearly basis. Supplemental regulations may not be in conflict with national rules nor supersede AMA rules. |
A. LEAHY |
| 15 | Off-Road | 6 | 2 | Eliminate last sentence: "The referee must classify riders as recommended by district organizations. | D. BROWNING |
| 16 | Off-Road | 7 | 2 | Riders not having proof of classification by their home district, or comparable sanctioning body, shall not enter national events classified higher than C. | B. HOWELL |
| 17 | Off-Road | 14 | 3 | New: Effective Jan. 1, 2008 noise limits shall be 99db for closed course and 96 db for all other events. For Jan. 1, 2009 it shall be 96 db for all events. | A. SUMNER |
| 18 | Off-Road | 15 | 3 | Combine Section 1 and section 2 to read: A rider must wear a helmet at all times when riding on a track or course. Helmets must be of the full-face or full-coverage type. In contests of speed, all riders must utilize a shatterproof face shield or shatterproof goggles. The helmet must conform to one of the following recognized standards and have a label affixed certifying its approval: USA: Snell M 2005 or DOT FMVSS 218 United Nations: Regulation ECE 2205 P’ UK: BSI 6658 Type A Japan: JIS T 8133: | AMA Staff |
| 19 | Off-Road | 15 | 3 | No electronic communication with rider is permitted. | C. DAVIS |
| 20 | Off-Road | 17 | 4 | add to end: ATV''''s and Motorcycles may not race or practice on the track or course at the same time.(except hare and hound) | G. WARD |
| 21 | Off-Road | 17 | 4 | Add to first paragraph "Special Note:" after the last sentence "...entry fee before competitive activity begins. After the competition begins, a promoter or club is no longer required to return entry fees. | D. BROWNING |
| 22 | Track | 26 | 4 | Replace existing Chapter 4 Section J in its entirety with the following: |
AMA Staff |
| 23 | Off-Road | 30 | K | d. National Pro Riders finishing in the top 15 of the preceding years National Enduro Series are designated as Pro riders for the following year. A rider in this class is eligible for overall high point winner and Pro trophies, but not for A class awards. If no Pro class is run, Pro riders may compete only for the overall win. Any A rider may submit to the AMA a letter of intent indicating that he wants to be designated an Pro rider for the calendar year. District org |
AMA Staff |
| 24 | Off-Road | 31 | 4 | (3) Riders must comply with all applicable local and state laws and regulations, including speed limits. At the request of an official of the meet, a rider must show a valid drivers license. If a qualified, identified official observes a rider violating a safety regulation—such as entering a public road |
AMA Staff |
| 25 | Off-Road | 32 | 4 | b. Check Stations Check stations must display the key time and the accumulated mileage to the chec |
AMA Staff |
| 26 | Off-Road | 32 | 4 | Remove the second sentence; "Timed checks must be at least three miles apart", and in the fourth sentence "nor less than three miles beyond." | W. HAAS |
| 27 | Off-Road | 33 | 4 | Chapter 4; b; 6 pg. 33 |
AMA Staff |
| 28 | Off-Road | 33 | 4 | (8) Check stations must open 30 minutes before the first rider is due, and remain in operation until one hour and 59 seconds after the last rider is due to arrive and depart. At National Enduro Championships events, check stations will remain in operation until 30 minutes and 59 seconds after the last rider |
AMA Staff |
| 29 | Off-Road | 34 | 4 | in the first sentence remove the words "from the last known mileage" Add sentence at the end of paragraph: "Check mileage verification shall be measured from the last known mileage." |
W. HAAS |
| 30 | Off-Road | 35 | K | 5. National Enduro Championships At Nationals, all "A" riders receive the following points toward the Grand National Enduro Championship. |
AMA Staff |
| 31 | Off-Road | 36 | K | e. At Nationals, all Pro riders start one minute apart, beginning with the previous years champion at row 21, 2nd on row 22 and continuing on until all Pro competitors have started, including riders electing to ride the Pro class that were not in the top 15 overall the previous year. full proposal |
AMA Staff |
| 32 | Off-Road | 36 | 4 | Delete j. At National Enduros, speed changes are recommended but not required. |
AMA Staff |
| 33 | Off-Road | 36 | K | l. If any error in flip cards is discovered at a National Enduro checkpoint, the check reverts to observation status except when an electronic scoring system is used. |
AMA Staff |
| 34 | Off-Road | 40 | 4 |
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AMA Staff |
| 35 | Off-Road | 41 | 4 | Events run the following classes, although not all classes need be run if advertised in advance. |
AMA Staff |
| 36 | Off-Road | 42 | 4 | Class Engine Size 1 86cc -200cc |
AMA Staff |
| 37 | Off-Road | 42 | 4 | e. Once the checkered flag is displayed, riders are given a reasonable amount of time to complete their final lap. The amount of time varies, depending on the length of the course, but that time must be: a) displayed in full view at rider registration; or b) on display or announced at the riders meeting; or c) announced at the start line prior to the start of each race. | C. DAVIS |
| 38 | Off-Road | 43 | 4 | Delete paragraph 8. National Hare Scrambles Championship A maximum of 12 National Hare Scrambles are run, with no more than five per region. (The three regions are the same as those defined for National Enduro competition.) National championships are decided by the points accumulated in 2 less than all events held in the series. |
AMA Staff |
| 39 | MX | 47 | 4 | "a" stays the same as currently in rulebook (7) Rider Performance Value (RPV) |
AMA Staff |
| 40 | MX | 49 | 4 | delete: *(1)All starting gates must have a rear restraint on the ground a distance of eight feet behind the starting < |
G. WARD |
| 41 | Off-Road | 57 | 4 | Delete section for Scottish Trials. | AMA Staff |
| 42 | Off-Road | 58 | 4 | 2008 AMA Sports Rulebook Proposal full proposal |
AMA Staff |
| 43 | Off-Road | 59 | 5 | Change the first sentence to read: A rider''''s age on December 31 will determine his/her age for the year. |
T. DEWALT |
| 44 | Off-Road | 79 | 10 | Change to read: |
R. LAURINE |
| 45 | Off-Road | 79 | 10 | Add after first sentence: When a rider goes down, first-aid vehicles (4-wheelers, mules, rangers, etc) may cross track when it is safe to do so, but must use infield (off track) to get to injured rider and park off track unless race is red-flagged and stopped. Would also like to see this under the Flag section, Chapter 4, Section C, Paragraph 6 |
A. LEAHY |
| 46 | Off-Road | 79 | 10 | Add sub-paragraph (a) and (b) after "The promoter must indicate in all advertisements that silenced exhaust systems are required. a. Promoters/Clubs must have a system in place to monitor sound compliance based on either the AMA and /or state db levels. b. Promoters/Clubs who do not comply will not be granted sanctions until it can be proven that a sound testing program is in place and being utilized. |
D. BROWNING |
| 47 | Off-Road | 81 | 11 | Add new: Insure the promoter complies with all rules- especially those pertaining to safety. The referee may cancel the event for such failures. | A. SUMNER |
| 48 | MX | 6 | 2 | Create MX lites and MX pro am classes for our up and coming pro racers. These need to be the money classes. Increase the Semi Pro purse ceiling for the payment to Pro Am classes and lower it for A classes with out changing the sanction fee at this point in time. Maximum $5000.00 purse for the MX and MX lites Pro Am classes. Maximum of $1500.00 purse for all of the A classes combined. Pro Am level racers will still be required to belong to a local distri | D. BROUGHTON |
| 49 | MX | 6 | 2 | Addition: Para 3.a.1. A rider competing in Girls or Women classes may ride down one classification (ie: Women''''s A rider may compete in MX or MX Lites B) in classes not deemed for Girls or Women. This does not allow rider to ride down in age group classes not deemed for Girls or Women. |
T. SHIELDS |
| 50 | MX | 9 | 3 | Change the phrase "Cylinder must retain original manufactures bore" to "Cylinder must retain original manufacturers bore and may be replated to stock specs." Also add - Aftermarket clutch plates and fibers of the same design as stock may be used. | K. CAMERON |
| 51 | MX | 16 | 3 | Addition: Para 7. A neck brace must be worn during all competition. The item worn must be certified by the manufacturer(s). The manufacturer(s) will have a sticker affixed in order to show the item meets its insurance liability safety standards as underwritten by the manufacturer(s) insurance company. |
T. SHIELDS |
| 52 | MX | 21 | 4 | Add to the end of paragraph 6 Failure to do so may result in the rider being docked from one finishing position all the way to disqualification from the event subject to the referee''s discretion. |
T. GRAVES |
| 53 | MX | 21 | 4 | 20. First practice lap (each class) in motocross be a Yellow Flag sighting lap, NO JUMPING OR PASSING on this lap will be allowed. |
D. KNECHT |
| 54 | MX | 22 | 4 | Question for Arenacross: There is no 60 % race completed rule or a red flag restart rule written for Arenacross. Should we use the rule from dirt track or motocross ? Suggestions and any help would be great Thank You!! |
R. LAURINE |
| 55 | MX | 45 | 4 | Classes A, B, C |
K. CAMERON |
| 56 | MX | 45 | 4 | Change to read: 2. Classes: |
R. BIGELOW |
| 57 | MX | 45 | 4 | This would apply to A & B classes: 1. 0-110 4 Stroke Automatic (12 & Up) 2. 100cc-175cc 2-Stroke/126-250cc 4-stroke 3. 176cc-315cc 2-stroke/251cc-450cc 4-stroke 4. 316cc-500cc 2-stroke/390cc-650cc 4-stroke 5 & 6 remain unchanged Remove: (By bor |
G. PONTIUS |
| 58 | MX | 45 | 4 | NEW (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009) - Riders must be 16 years old as of Januray 1 to compete on motocycles above 250cc. |
AMA Staff |
| 59 | MX | 45 | 4 | Complete class listing of approved amateur class structure for AMA Motocross events. All classes are approved for competition and promoters must advertise any classes to be run. All classes must have a minimum wheel base of 53" (except Women’s class). All classes may be divided into A, B and C skill levels at the promoter’s discretion. |
AMA Staff |
| 60 | MX | 46 | 4 | Add a number 7. Based on competition results any rider may be advanced to a higher classification by vote of district Board of Directors. |
D. BROUGHTON |
| 61 | MX | 46 | 4 | Change sentence to read: A rider may not return to a lower classification without District recommendation to the AMA. | D. BROWNING |
| 62 | MX | 47 | 4 | All "C" riders carrying a RPV of 11.5 or higher at year end will be advanced to the "B" class. |
AMA Staff |
| 63 | MX | 47 | 4 | The following criteria are to be used when determining a rider’s eligibility for the "C" class: |
AMA Staff |
| 64 | MX | 48 | 4 |
C level participants are not eligible for any form of contingency awards. (Trophies only) |
D. BROUGHTON |
| 65 | MX | 48 | 5 | No rider, youth or amateur, can be forced to compete in the A class until January 1 following their 16th birthday. Riders under 16 years old may advance on their own ability/competence. |
AMA Staff |
| 66 | MX | 48 | 4 | Change age: 10) Riders between the ages of 12 and 15 riding in the "B" class and have met the R.P.V. requirements cannot be forced to advance to the "A" class until January 1 following their 16the birthday. Riders in this age group may advance on their own ability/competence. |
G. WARD |
| 67 | MX | 48 | 4 | Add: 11. Riders who wish to contest placement or classification may appeal once to the AMA. There will be a 4 member board to hear complaint and there is no second appeal to classification process. NO less then 2 members on this appeal board will have background in the sport which is being contested. |
G. WARD |
| 68 | MX | 49 | 4 | Strike the word "recommended" and change to required. (Pro riders may use their pro plates.) Penalty for not using the correct color background may include: rider is not scored for the race or disqualification at the discretion of the referee. |
D. BROUGHTON |
| 69 | MX | 60 | 5 | Add a new sentence 2 after (excluding schoolboy) 2. MOTOCROSS: For motocross competition only two stroke minicycles are eligible for classes 1 thru 5 and 7 thru 12. See class listings for class specifications and two stroke engine displacements. |
R. BIGELOW |
| 70 | MX | 60 | 5 | Change age in class 7 and class 8 to 9-11 years. | K. CAMERON |
| 71 | MX | 60 | 5 | Change age in class 2 to 7-9 | K. CAMERON |
| 72 | MX | 60 | 5 | Complete class listing of approved Youth Class Structure for AMA Motocross events 65cc 7-9 59cc-65cc 2-Stroke |
AMA Staff |
| 73 | MX | 61 | 5 | No professional riders are permitted to ride the schoolboy class and supermini class Change to read: No A class riders are permitted to compete in any schoolboy or supermini class. |
AMA Staff |
| 74 | MX | 68 | 7 | After the words detrimental to the sport, put # also crew members, family & race party could be fined or suspended for violations. Participant could be responsible or not. | R. HUFFMAN |
| 75 | Track | 4 | 1 | Change Definition Pro Sport Class to read: Pro Sport Rider - a rider who has transitioned from amateur A rider status and holds the most basic license from the AMA Pro Racing Department. |
L. REED |
| 76 | Track | 6 | 2 | Add: To ride in a "PRO" class, riders MUST have a Pro-sport , Pro Expert or GNC license. | A. SUMNER |
| 77 | Track | 19 | 4 | Current rule reads: 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. Question: Define 60 % 60 % for the leader ?? 60 % for all riders that are still able to race ?? |
R. LAURINE |
| 78 | Track | 23 | 4 | New |
W. HAAS |
| 79 | Track | 23 | 4 | New 2d. Machines entered in all Dirt Track and Short Track events shall have mufflers/silencers which do not exceed the maximum db(A) level required by the state where the meet is being held or 103db(A) whichever is less, measured at the specified rpm for each class using the SAE J 1287 procedure. |
W. HAAS |
| 80 | Track | 24 | 4 | DTX Rules: Change the following: b. Change to: All Motorcycles/minicycles must remain showroom stock with ONLY the following modifications allowed. |
AMA Staff |
| 81 | Track | 25 | 4 | "A rider may not participate in any event without first having had the opportunity to practice a minimum of two laps on that day." Re-number current paragraphs 6 & 7 as 7 & 8 | W. HAAS |
| 82 | Track | 43 | 4 | Add Class 14......Open Snowmobile - Exhibition only | W. HAAS |
| 83 | Track | 44 | 4 | At the end of the existing paragraph add "The cord that is attached to the dead man cannot be elastic and must kill the engine when the riders wrist moves 36" from the handlebars." | W. HAAS |
| 84 | Track | 84 | 12 | Replace existing Section A with proposed section A & B below and renumber. |
L. REED |
| 85 | Track | 84 | 12 | Change the name ProAm to "American Hotshoe Pro Star Racing" 1. Minimum purse for an American Hotshoe Pro Star event shall be $3,000. |
L. REED |
| 86 | Track | 84 | 12 | Fix the Rider Payout table. This is an editorial fix to an error caused by the rulebook editing software. Place 16 rider payout in left column and 10 rider payout in right column. |
L. REED |
| 87 | Track | 84 | 12 | Change Chapter 12, Section D, Paragraph 2 to read as follows: |
L. REED |
| 88 | Track | 85 | 12 | Chapter 12. DELETE ENTIRE SECTION G. Points for Dirt Track. | L. REED |
| 89 | Track | 87 | APP | In Appendix B, Pro Sport Dirt Track Numbers on page 97. DELETE the following text: "Pro Sport riders will not be permitted to use the last two digits of their AMA number." |
L. REED |
| 90 | ATV | 4 | 1 | Add: Definition for production after ATV ATV Production - See Chapter 6, section C, paragraph 15 & 16 |
G. WARD |
| 91 | ATV | 64 | 6 | Current Class 10 71cc-90cc 2-stroke modified/75cc-125cc 4-stroke (8-15yrs) Class change proposal 71cc-90cc 2-stroke modified/75cc-125cc 4-stroke (8-12yrs) 71cc-105cc 2-stroke modified/75cc-150cc 4-stroke (13-15yrs)
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R. LAURINE |
| 200 | ATV | 22 | 4 | NEW BUSINESS Change last sentence in paragraph to read: Vintage & ATV class equipment will be excluded from the claiming rule. |
ATV Committee |
| 203 | ATV | 4 | 1 | NEW BUSINESS Add Definition for Utility Terrain Vehicle: UTV - A 4 wheel utility vehicle used in competition with full roll cages which receives power from a motorcycle type engine. The vehicle must be controlled by a steering wheel and have two seats that are side by side. |
ATV Committee |
| 204 | ATV | 64 | 6 | NEW BUSINESS Class 19: UTV |
ATV Committee |
| 205 | ATV | 64 | 6 | NEW BUSINESS Class 13 - Senior Youth Production - 201-400cc 4 stroke 15-17 years old. |
ATV Committee |
| 207 | ATV | 64 | 6 | New Business New 2. Any rider on an ATV who violates an age restriction in an AMA sanctioned event shall receive a one-year (12 months) suspension. A riders age on january 1 will determine his/her age for the year. However, a rider may move to the next higher age class (within the youth division only) if he/she will be eligible to do so at any time during the year but once a rider moves to the higher age class in ATVA or non ATVA competition, he/she may not move |
ATV Committee |