2009 Race Season

MPX Track Rules

 

Gates open at 7:00 A.M.

 

Sign-up is 7:30-9:30 in the trailer.

 

Practice starts at 9:00.

 

Riders meeting will take place at the trailer at 10:15.

 

Races start at 10:30.

 

No machines may be started before 8:45 A.M.

 

Trackside Ministry will meet at the mini track bleachers 8:15-8:45.

 

You must be signed-up and have a sticker for your number plate before you can ride practice.  A parent or legal guardian must accompany all riders under age 18 to sign-up, or rider must have a notarized permission slip to compete.

 

Required riding gear includes:  Helmet, goggles, gloves, long sleeve shirt, long pants, and boots covering the ankles.  A chest protector, kidney belt and knee braces are also recommended.

 

No Pit Riding of motorcycles or quads is allowed except to and from the starting gate, 1st gear idle only!  Ignore this rule and you will push your bike for the rest of the day.

 

Practice order and race order will be posted on the rider board at the end of the trailer.

 

Each class will race two motos – 4 laps each.  Finishes from both races are added together to decide placing.  In case of a tie, the second moto is the tie breaker.

 

There will be one trophy given out for every three riders in all trophy classes.  All riders on the mini track receive participation trophies except for the open classes. Trophies may be picked up 15 minutes after the final posting.  If you have a disagreement, make sure you let the staff know.  The final standings will not be changed at a later date!!!  Please do not go to scoring trailer to ask how you did.  Wait for the results to be posted. 

 

We are again having an eight race championship series, all classes, with an awards banquet at the end of the year.  In order to be eligible, you must ride at least four races in the same class.  Points are given to the top 20 finishers in each class at all races.  Points and standings can be found on our website at www.mpxracing.com.

 

Race Rules

 

On the big track, when your class is called to line up, each racer lines up behind one of the cement blocks located by the starting gate fence.  Each block is numbered, and when your number is randomly called, you may proceed to the starting gates and select your gate.  Race officials are not responsible for locating riders for their motos.

 

1.     If you flip the starting gate, you must be last going into the 1st corner or you will get last place in the moto.

 

2.     If you have a problem with your machine at the starting gate, ask for a 2-minute delay.  Once the 1-minute sign is up, no delay is permitted.

 

3.     If you miss an obstacle or run off the track, you cannot use this to your advantage and pass another rider.  You must stay in the same order when you get back on the track.

 

4.     When a yellow flag is present, no jumping or passing is allowed.

 

5.     To be scored each lap, you must cross the finish line between the orange cones.  If you pull off before the end of the moto, you will receive a DNF (did not finish) for that moto.  A DNF cannot place higher than anyone who completes two motos.  If you received a DNF or DNS in both motos, you do not score series points.

 

6.     If a moto must be stopped because one or more riders are obstructing the track, the rider(s) may not be allowed to continue in the re-start of that moto.  This will be at the officials’ discretion.  Race officials will determine restart conditions.  If for any reason the race must be stopped, it will be considered completed if over 50% of the race has been run.

 

7.     Any racing altercations to be ruled on must be seen by an official or flagman.  If you have a complaint, you must fill out an incident report in the trailer.  The referee has the final say in all protests.  His ruling is final!

 

8.     Referee can disqualify or ask anyone to leave the premises for unsportsmanlike conduct. 

 

9.     Mini track parents and helpers must move back from the starting line when the minute sign goes up.  If you do not comply, you may be escorted from the area.

 

 

Class and Machine Rules

 

1.     All Quads must have working tethers and front and rear number plates.  Numbers are also recommended on back of chest protectors.  Full-sized quads are also required to have nerf bars.

 

2.     65 Beginner is for those racers just starting out.  It is a two year only class held on the mini track.

 

3.     Jr. Quads must use the stock frame and ATV engine cases from the original ATV manufacturer of that make and model.  No full-sized quad frames are allowed.  In classes which allow motor modifications, the machine must not exceed the cc limit for the class (NO Big Bore or Stroking).  Jr. Quad machines in the 50cc and 70-90cc Trail classes must have come equipped with a spark arrestor from the factory to qualify for this class.  Allowable modifications are: after-market slip-on spark arrestor,(NO head pipe change) tires and rims (may NOT result in a change to stock width), sprockets, gearing, clutch, twist throttle, handle bars, grips, handlebar pads, front bumper, rear grab bar and jetting.  No other modifications are allowed!  Jr. Quad machines in the 50cc and 70-90cc/125cc 4-stroke Sport classes are allowed to make the following modifications:  Carburetor, oil injection, air box and air lid, air filter, gas tank, exhaust systems, spark arrestor, wheel base width, tires and rims, rear axle, a-arms, shocks, suspension and internal motor mods not to exceed the class cc limits.  Jr. Quads in the 50cc and 70-90cc MX classes are Cobras.

 

4.     Black number plates with white numbers or white number plates with black numbers 6” or larger are strongly recommended for all racers.

 

5.     A rider’s age as of the 1st MPX race of the year (April 26th,2009) determines class eligibility for the entire year.  However, once a rider moves up to the next age division, they may not move back down to the lower age class.  You cannot ride two different age classes  such as 125 JR. and 16-24 or Jr. Trail & Intermediate Trail.

 

6.     85 Big Wheels are allowed in the 85 class.

 

7.     CRF150R’s may only ride Super Mini and 125Jr. 12-15.

 

8.     All riders must choose which track they will ride on – cannot ride both the big track and the mini track.

 

9.      The 125 Jr. class can be either 125cc  2-strokes or 250F’s. 

 

10.                       Intermediate Trail will be limited to 100-200cc air cooled 4-stroke motors with a maximum 16” rear wheel.  Ages 14-17 years.

 

11.                       Sr. Trail is limited to 125-230cc air cooled 4-stroke motors. Ages 18+.

 

12.                       Vintage class:  Bikes must be 1989 or older.

 

13.                       Novice class is the C class.  Expert is the B & A classes. Please sign-up accordingly.

 

14.                       If your machine breaks, you must have completed at least 1 full lap and pushed your machine across the finish line on the          checkered flag lap to receive last place points for the moto.

 

15.                       If you cannot get your bike or quad running for your second moto, you can ride another machine as long as it fits the class, and you fill out a machine change form at sign-up before you race your 2nd moto.

 

 

      Thanks for your support.  Have a great race season!