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2009
WNY Racing Rider Guidebook
It
is the riders responsibility to read this book prior to participating
in any WNYRacing event.
RULE
BOOK DISCLAIMER
The
rules and/or regulations set forth herein and in the WNYRacing by-laws are
designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to
establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events.
These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by
participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have
complied with these rules. No expressed or implied
warranty of safety shall result from publications of or compliance with
these rules and/or regulations. They
are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a
guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator or official.
Supplemental rules can be added and adjusted at any time.
The race director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of
the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his
opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.
No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from such
alteration of specifications. Any
interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of
the officials. Their decision
is final.
-Western
New York Racing
Inc.
All
riders are responsible for their own medical insurance.
New
for 2009:
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The Schoolgirl
class age limit is now 9-13 years of age with bike displacement at 65cc to
109cc for 2 stroke and 90cc to 125cc for 4-stroke.
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The
Womens class is for 14 years of age and older. Minimum bike
displacement is 85cc.
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The
65cc class has been split into an age group of 7-9 years of age and 10-11 years of age. These
two classes will be stagger start.
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The
51cc senior class age group has been changed to 6-8 years of age.
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The
MX Lites classes have been renamed to the 250 classes. See pages 4-5 for details.
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The
Motocross classes have been renamed to the 450 classes. See pages 4-5 for details.
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A
+40 Masters class has been added. This is a trophy class that any ranking
can race.
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A
+40C class was added for the beginner and novice ranking over 40 rider.
Other
reminders:
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Pit riding-
NO PIT RIDING. Pit riding
is considered anything except walking the bike with the engine off.
The fine will result in review by the referee of the day.
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Race results and
other WNY Racing info can be found at www.wnyracing.com.
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Rider must attend
sign up to fill out the appropriate forms.
If the rider is a minor, a parent or authorized adult must
accompany the rider to sign up to fill out the appropriate forms.
The parent/guardian must be present for the day.
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Any rider who has
not raced in the past 3 years may elect to race one lower class with
approval of the days referee. All decisions are subject to review.
·
The cut-off date
is Jan 1st for classes with age restrictions.
·
No bicycles are
allowed at a track.
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Mini riders
advancing to a 125 must ride novice.
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Quiet hour is
12:00 midnight. Please respect
the families that come with children
trying to sleep. Loud generators will not be allowed.
WNY
Racing Inc.
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Board
Tracks
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TBA
Palmyra
Racing Association
bond43@rochester.rr.com
Frozen
Ocean Moto-X
susan@baldcom.net
Freedom
Motocross Park
Freedommx@Verizon.net
Area
51 Motocross
chris@area51motocross.com
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| Secretary
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TBA
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| WNY Racing Points
keeper |
WNY
RacingPointskeeper
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| Treasurer
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TBA |
The
Advisory board members above are the rider representatives.
If you have a question or issue, please contact them.
NO
PIT RIDING. Pit riding is
considered anything except walking the bike with the engine off.
The fine will result in review by the referee of the day.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
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2009
Advisory Board
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1
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Table
of Contents
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2
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What
Every Racer Should Know
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3
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Membership
Fees
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4
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Age
Restrictions
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5
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Class
Definitions
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General
Equipment Specifications
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Riders
Responsibilities
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Race
Rotation
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10
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Practice
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11
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General
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11
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Starts
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12
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Protests
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13
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Points
and Scoring
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14
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Prizes
and Prize Money
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15
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Flags
and Their Meanings
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16
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Application
Information
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17
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Track
Locations and Information
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18
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WNY
Racing Annual Year End Awards Banquet
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2009 51cc Criteria
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20
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2009
WNY Racing Race Schedule
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Back
Cover
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WHAT
EVERY RACER SHOULD KNOW
Motocross, like all sporting events, is meant to be fun, and like
all sporting events there are certain rules and regulations that apply to
everyone. So that there are no
unnecessary surprises or disappointments we have summarized here the
activities/actions described throughout this rulebook that could cost you
points, prizes, or the privilege to participate.
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Infraction
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Penalty
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Bike
specifications must be as outlined
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Machine
and rider disqualified
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Switching
bikes or riders between motos
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Rider
disqualified/Loss of points and/or prizes
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Falsifying
your riding status
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Loss
of points and/or prizes
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Pit
Riding - Pit riding is considered anything except walking the
bike with the engine off.
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Reckless
riding
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Disqualification
and/or suspension
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Unsportsman-like
conduct of rider and/or pit crew
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Rider
disqualification, and WNY Racing Advisory board review
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Alcohol
or drug consumption by a rider
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Immediate
disqualification and/or suspension
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Rider
or any member of his party entering restricted areas
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Disqualification
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Riding
in other than your designated practice
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Loss
of line position in first moto (last place pick) or disqualification
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Assisting
a rider to restart his bike during his moto
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Rider
disqualification
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Jumping
the start
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Penalized
at referees discretion
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Cutting
the track
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Penalized
at referees discretion
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Passing
or jumping on yellow or red cross flags
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Rider
will be docked last place in that moto or will be disqualified at
the discretion of the referee or promoter.
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The
decision of the Referee is final and fully backed by the Board.
Any rider disqualified or suspended forfeits all points and or
prizes and all fees paid. We
dont like to penalize anyone, but in fairness to the majority these
rules will be enforced. We
trust everyone will follow the rules and have a great day
NO
BICYCLES ALLOWED AT ANY TRACK SATURDAY OR SUNDAY!!!
MEMBERSHIP
You must be a member of WNYRacing to be eligible for series trophies and
awards!
Membership application fee for the WNYRacing shall be $30.00 per member.
From the beginning of the year to the last summer series event, the
fee is $30.00 per member. From
the first fall series race event to the end of the year, the fee becomes
$10.00.
Promoters
membership fee shall be $30.00.
The
WNY Racing will honor current valid MX membership cards from other
districts. The rider will have
to produce this membership card in order to race, and will race in their
ranked class. All other
non-members that do not hold a district card from another district will
pay a $5.00 fee each race. This fee is not to be applied towards a
membership with the WNYRacing. . Riders without a WNY Racing
membership wont be eligible for series/ year-end awards.
MOTOCROSS RACING SEASON
The
season shall be run from April to October.
The period of time will be determined by the yearly-published
schedule. Points will be
accumulated, recorded, and carried forward as necessary by the WNYRacing.
WNY
Racing race promoters may conduct races outside the race season limits but
will not have WNY Racing sanctioning.
CLASSES
All
classes must be run and should be advertised.
Point standings shall be kept for the following classes:
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51cc
Beginner 4-6 stock
51cc
Intermediate 4-8
51cc
Senior 6-8
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4-6
years old, stock class, Class 3 bikes only. See
definition of stock on page 6.
4-8
years old, Class 1 and 4 bikes only.
6-8
years old, Class 2 bikes only.
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60cc
65cc
7-9
years old
10-11
years old
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7-9
& 10-11, 52-90cc for 4 stroke,
60-65cc
for 2-stroke
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Junior
Mini
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7-11
years old, 52-125cc for 4 stroke,
60-85cc
for 2-stroke
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Senior
Mini
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12-15
years old, 75-125cc for 4-stroke,
80-85cc
for 2-stroke
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Super
Mini
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10-15
years old, 75-150cc for 4-stroke,
80-112cc
for 2-stroke
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125
Schoolboy
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12-15
years old, 126-250cc for 4-stroke, 100-144cc for 2-stroke
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Schoolgirl
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9-13
years old, 90-125cc for 4-stroke, 60-109cc for 2-stroke
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Womens
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14years
and older, minimum of 85cc displacement.
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16-24
Combined**
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16-24
years old. 122cc to Open
cc for 2 or 4-strokes, any ranking
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250
Beginner
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122cc
to 250cc for 2 or 4-strokes
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250
Novice
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122cc
to 250cc for 2 or 4-strokes
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250
Amateur
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122cc
to 250cc for 2 or 4-strokes
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250
Expert
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122cc
to 250cc for 2 or 4-strokes
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450
Beginner
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122cc
to Open cc for 2 or 4-strokes
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450
Novice
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122cc
to Open cc for 2 or 4-strokes
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450
Amateur
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122cc
to Open cc for 2 or 4-strokes
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450
Expert
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122cc
to Open cc for 2 or 4-strokes
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+25
A and B **
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25
years of age or older, 122cc to Open cc for 2 or 4-strokes
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Sr.
A, Sr. B, & Sr. C**
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30
years of age or older, 122cc to Open cc for 2 or 4-strokes
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+40
C**
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40
years of age or older, 122cc to Open cc for 2 or 4-strokes
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+40
Masters**
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40
years of age or older, 122cc to Open cc for 2 or 4-strokes
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**A rider can elect
to ride in these classes after they have celebrated their 16th, 25th,
30th, or 40th birthday. The Jan. 1st cut-off date doesnt apply here.
125
Schoolboy and 16-24 Combined are secondary classes.
To be eligible to race in these classes you must also race in your
ranked class.
Riders under the
age of 14 may not compete on 400cc bikes or larger.
Once you have achieved a class rank, you cannot move down unless you
petition the WNYRacing Board Members after riding in your designated
class. The petition will be
reviewed at the next scheduled WNY Racing board meeting. Any rider who has
not raced in the past 3 years may elect to race one lower class with the
approval of the referee for the day. All decisions are subject to review.
Once you have accumulated promotional points for your class and the series
ends, your new ranking status begins.
CLASS AGE RESTRICTION
The
cut-off date is before January 1st for any class having a maximum age
limit. If a riders birth
date is January 1st or after he can elect to stay in the class until the
end of the year.
CLASS
DEFINITIONS
MINI-CLASS
SPECIFICATIONS
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51cc
Beginner 4-6 Stock
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4-6
years old stock class. Class
3 bikes only. Please see
specific bike models allowed on page 21.
To be eligible for the stock class, the following cannot be
change or modified: engine, electronics, frame, carburetor (jetting
changes are allowed), air box, rear suspension, front suspension,
swing arm, forks, triple clamps, rims and exhaust system.
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51cc
Intermediate 4-8
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4-8
years old For all
machines eligible for Class I and Class 4 bikes.
Please see specific bike models allowed on page 21.
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51cc
Senior 6-8
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6-8
year old For all
machines eligible for Class 2.
Please see specific bike models allowed on page 22.
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60cc
65cc
7-9 & 10-11
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60
to 65cc, minimum wheel size of 10 and a maximum wheel size of
14, a maximum wheel base of 42, 60 to 65cc for 2-strokes, 52
to 90cc for 4-strokes.
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Junior
Mini
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60
to 85cc, a front wheel maximum of 17 a rear wheel minimum of
12 and a maximum of 16, a maximum wheel base of 50, 60 to
65cc for 2-strokes, 52 to 125cc for 4-strokes.
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Senior
Mini
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80
to 85cc, front wheel maximum of 17, a rear wheel minimum of
14: and a maximum of 16, a maximum wheel base of 50, 80 to
85cc for 2-strokes, 75 to 125cc for 4-strokes.
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Super
Mini
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A
rear wheel minimum of 14 and a max of 16.
80 to 112cc for 2 strokes.
75 to 150cc for 4-strokes.
Big wheel 80/112cc 2-stroke and 150cc 4-stroke can ride here
if rider meets age requirement.
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125
SCHOOLBOY: A
minimum wheel base of not less than 50 and a min. rear wheel size of
16. CRF Big Wheel
150Fs can compete in this class.
BEGINNER:
First
year rider and /or limited to riders who have not accumulated 100 points
or have not raced in a higher class.
NOVICE:
This
class is for riders who have advanced from the Beginner class, or have not
accumulated 150 points in the Novice class, or have not raced in a higher
class. Mini riders advance to
Novice.
AMATEUR:
This
class is for experienced riders who have advanced from a lower class and
have not accumulated 300 points and 5 moto wins in the Amateur class and
have not raced as an Expert with any other organization.
EXPERT:
This
class is our highest advanced classification.
For an expert to be eligible to receive a top 10 number for the
year, the expert must race at least one class in each series.
SENIOR CLASSES: Senior
riders must be 30 years old or older on race day.
Seniors will be divided into three classes; Sr. A, Sr. B, and Sr.
C. Sr. B and Sr. C will be awarded trophies.
Sr. A will be 100% cash payback.
Bike displacement for this class is 122cc to Open cc for 2 or
4-strokes.
Senior A: Highest senior class.
Riders who hold a current ranking of Expert must ride here.
Senior B: Class for riders who have advanced from Sr. C.
Novices and amateurs can race in this class. This is a
non-advancement class.
Senior C: Senior C riders will have a ranking of Beginner or
Novice and will not have accumulated 250 points plus three top 5 finishes
overall.
16-24
COMBINED: Bike
displacement for this class is 122cc to Open cc for 2 or 4-strokes, any
ranking.
PLUS
25 A: These
riders must be of Expert status and will be paid back according to the
Expert pay back schedule. Bike displacement for this class is 122cc to
Open cc for 2 or 4-strokes.
PLUS
25 B: These
riders must be of Beginner, Novice, or Amateur status and will be paid
back trophies. Bike displacement for this class is 122cc to Open cc for 2
or 4-strokes.
PLUS
40 C: Rider
must be 40 years old or older on race day, bike displacement for this
class is 122cc to Open cc for 2 or 4-strokes.
These riders must be of Beginner, Novice status and will be paid
back trophies.
PLUS
40 MASTERS:
Rider must be 40 years old or older on race day, bike displacement for
this class is 122cc to Open, 2 or 4-strokes. Any Ranking
WOMENS:
These
riders must be female, 12 years and older, and minimum bike displacement
is 80cc. Riders under the age
of 14 may not compete on 400cc bikes or larger.
SCHOOLGIRL
9-15:
These riders must be female.
FEMALE
RIDERS: Females
may ride in any class with regard to designated age and bike size
restrictions.
NOTE
FOR RIDERS WHO DOUBLE CLASS: Your status does not change regardless of the
cc class you run. The only
exception is a Mini rider who also rides a 125cc.
On the 125cc machine you are considered a NOVICE.
GENERAL
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
1.
One engine, with a maximum displacement of the cc limit.
2. Maximum allowance noise level shall be 99dB for WNY Racing
sanctioned events. The
Standard MIC/SAE J1287 sound test will be the district standard test.
3. Gasoline only. Octane boosters will be permitted.
4. All motorcycles shall have: a frame, wheels and axles, handlebars,
proper working controls, forks, gas tanks, fenders, manual transmissions,
exhaust systems, and tires per approval of the WNY Racing. Motorcycles
will have no sharp protruding objects.
No studded tires will be
allowed. Kickstands must be
removed and any lights and/or gauges must be taped.
All glass or plastic must be taped.
5. Number plates must be securely mounted.
Numbers must at least 5 for 100cc and below.
6 or higher for anything larger than 100cc bore.
Numbers must of standard type block lettering, and appear on each
side and front of the motorcycle. Background
and number plate colors shall be as follows:
BLACK
BACKGROUND WITH WHITE NOS.
PW50s,
51cc 4-6, 51cc 7-8, 60cc, 80cc,
Beginner
and Novice
YELLOW
BACKGROUND WITH BLACK NOS.
Amateur
WHITE
BACKGROUND WITH BLACK NOS.
Expert
PRO
NATIONAL RIDERS HOLDING A CURRENT LICENSE:
These
backgrounds and numbers take precedence over WNY Racing regulations.
However, somewhere on the number plates a small n be
displayed in a contrasting color.
6.
Helmet numbers or Numbers on Backs: All riders must display their
current rider numbers. Helmet
numbers must be at least 3 high and be in contrast to the helmet color,
and riders must visibly display their number on their backs.
This rule will be strictly enforced.
It is the riders responsibility to be sure their rider number is
displayed visibly and clearly for scoring purposes. If the rider is not
riding their WNYRacing designated number, it is the riders
responsibility to notify the sign up personnel with the sign up form that
day or the rider will be disqualified for that moto.
Permanent
riding numbers assigned by the WNYRacing will take precedence in case of
duplications. Big bike numbers have precedence over mini-bike riders
moving up. National numbers will be accepted one week before and after the
National event.
7. The referee shall have
the power to disqualify any motorcycle that does not meet the rules and
standards.
8. Apparel:
Riders, during practice and competition, must wear a DOT &
Snell approved helmet (full-face helmets are highly recommended),
shatterproof motocross goggles, gloves, protective pants and jerseys, and
protective over-the-ankle leather boots.
All other protective clothing is recommended.
All visible numbers must be corresponding.
RIDERS
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Each rider is responsible
for the actions of his or her family and pit crew.
Unnecessary trouble caused by a riders family or crew makes that
rider subject to disqualification. No
alcohol or drug consumption by any participant will be permitted.
ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE
DISQUALIFIED.
2. Actions of a person or persons in dealing with Track Officials,
with the exception of WNY Racing rider representative, shall be considered
the responsibility of the rider and the rider shall be subject to referee
decisions pertaining to unsportsmanlike conduct of the person(s)
so specified.
3. Any rider found to
have falsified his or her rider status rank or age will lose points,
trophies, and/or cash prizes.
4. Pit riding- NO
PIT RIDING. Pit riding is
considered anything except walking the bike with the engine off.
The fine will result in review by the referee of the day.
The only exceptions will be designated warm-up areas and designated
access lanes provided in areas with difficult access to track or pits.
Such areas will be properly marked and announced at the riders
meeting. If necessary, at the
gate, rider representatives and members of the WNY Racing can and should
assist in the enforcement of this rule.
Any board member can report a pit riding violation
5. No one but the rider
may establish his position on the starting line.
Once established, pit crewmembers will be allowed to hold rider
position. Once the two minute
warning on the line has been activated, the rider is the only one on the
line. No parent or pit crew
will be allowed on the starting line during this time.
6.
In
the event of a rider jumping the start, he or she shall be penalized at
the discretion of the referee.
7.
Any rider leaving the track shall only continue the race from the point
where
he/she
exited.
If it is unsafe or impossible to re-enter at the point of exit,
the rider must re-enter
somewhere before (NOT
after) the point of exit.
Penalty for failure to do so will be at the discretion of the
referee.
8. No
pit riding shall be allowed by any person.
This means both racers and spectators.
No double riding.
9. All appeals for change
of class shall be submitted in writing, and must include reasons for the
appeal. Appeals may be
presented to any Board Member. Approval
or denial will be returned in writing.
10. All riders are responsible
for their own medical insurance.
11.
It is the riders responsibility to monitor their points for advancement
and awards. If the rider has
not picked up their award or trophy for the year end and/or series, their
award will be discarded.
If you are under 18, a parent or an authorized guardian MUST
accompany you to sign-up EACH WEEK where
you must both sign insurance releases, and MUST
remain present at all times during your participation in any sanctioned
event. An authorized guardian
must have notarized authorization signed by the riders parent or legal
guardian. A blanket
authorization will not be accepted. Authorizations
must specify the date and track and will be retained by the track for
their records.
RACE
ROTATION
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Classes
51cc Beginner 4-6 stock
51cc Intermediate 4-8
51cc Senior 7-8
Plus 25 A & B
16-24 Combined
125 Schoolboy
Womens/Schoolgirl 9-15
+40 Masters/+40C
7-9 & 10-11 60-65cc
250 Expert/Sr.
A
250 Amateur
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Times
8 min.
8 min.
8 min.
12 min.
12 min.
12 min.
10 min.
12 min.
8 min.
16 min.
12 min.
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Classes
250 Novice
250 Beginner
Junior Mini
Senior Mini
Senior B/Senior
C
450 Expert
450 Amateur
450 Novice
450 Beginner
Super Mini
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Times
10 min.
10 min.
8 min.
10 min.
12 min.
16 min.
12 min.
10 min.
10 min.
10 min.
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All
classes will rotate each week, except 51cc classes.
NOTE:
Classes for the day may be combined by the promoter with the
approval of the WNYRacing Referee. They
must, however, be stagger started. The
51cc and 60cc classes should never be combined.
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SIGN-UP:
Sat
Sun
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7:00-9:00
p.m.
7:00
- 9:00 a.m.
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PRACTICE:
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8:30
a.m.
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RIDERS MEETING:
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8:15
a.m.
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FIRST RACE:
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9:45
a.m.
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REFUNDS are at the discretion of the
promoter.
PRACTICE
51cc
- One shaft (stock PW50s JR50s and
KDX50s) and one chain practice
60
cc
80cc
Beginner
Novice
Amateur
Expert
Late
Bike: NO MINI RIDERS (At the
discretion of the referee). This practice is for riders who have missed
their distinctive practice class. Note:
You must practice with your ranked class.
1.
Practice rotation is up to the discretion of the promoters.
At the discretion of the promoter, any practice may be split and
the practice starting time adjusted. Riders
should check at the riders meeting for any changes to the above
practice schedule. Any other
changes after the riders meeting will be posted and announced by the
promoter. Race changes and
classes being combined will be posted by 9:30 a.m. that morning. It
is the riders responsibility to check the posting board at 9:30 a.m.
for schedule or class changes.
2.
Any rider who feels he qualifies for a second practice must first
have the approval of the Head Starter or the Promoter.
No matter how many classes you sign up for, you must practice with
your group only.
GENERAL
1. Under penalty of
disqualification, a rider shall not use any bike in a meet other than the
one they have used in the first moto.
No rider is permitted to qualify more than one bike for any class, except
when a meet includes events requiring equipment of a different
classification or displacement. (Classification,
unless otherwise specified in the rulebook, will be according to the
manufacturers piston displacement specification for the make of
motorcycle and/or engine.)
Maximum
allowable overbore for 51cc is .020 inches.
For all other classes, bike must fit within limits of the class.
2. The bike that appears at
the starting line for the riders first heat or moto shall be deemed the
qualified bike for the days meet in the class.
Two contestants may use one bike as long as they are entered in
different classes.
3. Practice
shall be limited to the designated racecourse. Riders riding or permitting
their bike to ridden outside of the boundaries shall be excluded from the
meet.
4. A
rider whose bike is disabled before he reaches the finish line may, by his
own unaided muscular energy, push or carry his bike (in the direction of
the track) across the finish line to receive the checkered flag, and under
such conditions will be considered as having completed the event.
5. Riders must not be assisted
off the starting line. If,
during the course of the race, a rider stops for any reason whatsoever, he
must restart without any outside assistance, except for a 51cc bike.
Should he fall, so as to block the course and endanger other
riders, he may be assisted or his machine pushed to the side of the
course. Any
attempt to assist other than in this manner will entail immediate
disqualification for the rider assisted.
6. In the case, at the
discretion of the Referee, it is necessary to stop an event, the race will
be considered completed if 1/2 or more of the moto has been run.
The rider shall be scored according to their position in the lap preceding
the lap in which they were RED-FLAGGED.
Restarts will be at the discretion of the referee.
7. No rider shall at any time
ride in such a manner which endangers the safety of other riders,
officials, track personnel, or the public, and when in violation of this
rule, shall be subject to immediate disqualification and/or suspension,
permanent or otherwise, by the Referee.
8. The maximum number of
riders allowed to start in any event is one rider per gate.
The starting riders shall be a stipulated number of fastest
qualifiers by reason of time trial or qualifying heats.
At no time will more riders be permitted to start in a consolation
event than were deemed numerically safe for competition in any of the
earlier events.
9. The WNYRacing will not limit the number of classes any rider may
race.
STARTS
Uniform
starts will be practiced. A
two-minute warning will be displayed.
A one-minute warning will also be displayed.
A ready signal will be given, and the start will occur as soon as
possible thereafter. When the race promoter has acceptable facilities the
referee may allow electronically controlled starting lights. In no
instance will a start be delayed beyond two minutes from the time the
first warning was displayed. All
starts will be made with a mechanical gate. Gate position for the first
moto of each class will be decided by drawing numbers.
Mechanical Gate Starts:
1. A
rear marker should be placed no more than 8 ft. behind the starting gate
drop bars.
2. A
rider must keep his rear tire in front of and off of any established rear
marker. In the event there is
no rear marker, the front tire must not be more than 12 in. from the
starting gate drop bar.
3. Bikes
must be lined up on the straight section of the drop bar.
Lining up between the drop bars will not be allowed.
4. In the event of
a breakdown in equipment, the referee will coordinate a flag start.
False
Starts:
1. An official must be stationed at the side of the course, under
orders of the starter or Referee.
2. In the event of a false
start, which will be indicated to the starter by a prearranged signal, the
starter will display a red flag to stop the race as soon as practical.
PROTESTS
1.
All disqualifications and/or penalties shall be made by the head
Referee only and will be upheld by the promoter. The Referees decision
is final.
2. Protests
may be filed in writing within 30 minutes after the protested moto results
are posted and must be accompanied with a $10.00 fee for standard
protests, or $100.00 for protests involving tear-downs.
If the protest is upheld, fees will be returned to the protesting
rider. If the protest is
overruled, the $10.00 fee will be forfeited to the WNY Racing and the
$100.00 fee will be split between the protested rider and
WNY Racing. Protested bikes will be torn down after the second moto.
If a rider needs to file a protest, the rider will need to fill out a
protest sheet and fill this out prior to speaking with the referee.
These sheets will be located at the sign up area at
each track.
POINTS
AND SCORING
The following chart will be used to determine points:
|
Finish
|
Points
|
Finish
|
Points
|
Finish
|
Points
|
| 1 |
20
|
6
|
10
|
11
|
5
|
|
2
|
17
|
7
|
9
|
12
|
4
|
|
3
|
15
|
8
|
8
|
13
|
3
|
|
4
|
13
|
9
|
7
|
14
|
2
|
|
5
|
11
|
10
|
6
|
15
|
1
|
How to calculate your finish:
Your
1st moto finish + your 2nd moto finish = your score. The rider with the
lowest score is awarded 1st place overall.
The rider with the 2nd lowest score is awarded 2nd place overall,
and so on. In the case of two
or more riders receiving the same total score, the 2nd moto finish
position will be used to break the tie.
Example:
|
|
1st
Moto
|
2nd
Moto
|
Score
|
Overall
|
|
Rider
No. 1
|
1
|
3
|
4
|
3
|
|
Rider
No. 2
|
3
|
1
|
4
|
1
|
|
Rider
No. 3
|
2
|
2
|
4
|
2
|
|
Rider
No. 4
|
4
|
4
|
8
|
4
|
If
you do not complete the entire moto your finish position will be
determined by the laps you complete. (I.e.
28 riders start; 26 riders complete an entire 6 lap moto, 1 rider
completes only 4 laps, and 1 rider completes only 3 laps.
The rider who completed 4 laps would be given 27th place and the
rider who completed 3 laps would be given 28th place.
If
you complete less than 1 lap and do not pass the scorekeepers in the first
moto you will be scored as last place plus 1.
(You must have started the race to be scored.)
In the second moto, however, you must complete two full laps with
or without power and pass the scorekeeper twice to be scored in that moto
or you will be given a DNS and no points for that race.
Any
class that has over 40 riders must be split.
The heats will consist of taking the top 16 from each heat to go to
the main. A consolidation race
will be run for advancement to the final heat for riders that did not
qualify from the heats. The
top 8 will be taken from the consolidation race.
This will be a two-lap format.
There are NO separate trophies/ points given for a consolidation
event. All riders
that qualify for a final heat, either from the original qualifying hear OR
through a consolation, enter the final event with their actual 1st moto
finish.
In
the event of a one moto format, you will be scored on the one moto finish.
All promotions shall be subject to
review by the referees committee
Points Required for Advancement:
|
Beginner
to Novice
|
100
points
|
|
Novice
to Amateur
|
150
points
|
|
Amateur
to Expert
|
300
points and 5 moto wins
|
|
Senior
C to Senior B
|
250
points and 3 top-5 overall finishes
|
Points are carried from series to series for ADVANCEMENT to the
next higher class. Advancement
points will follow the rider and will accumulate from class to class and
from series to series. The
highest points to carry in both classes to be used for advancement only.
A rider who accumulates enough points to advance during a series
may elect to remain in the class he began the series in until the end of
that series, BUT must advance to the next higher class at the conclusion
of that series. Series plus
advancement points will continue to collect and will carry over.
Points are totaled per series for overall series awards.
All three series are totaled together for overall year-end awards.
All riders that advance by points out of Beginner, Novice, and
Amateur classes will be recognized for year end awards.
The following classes do not carry points forward:
|
All
Expert Classes
|
16
24 Combined
|
|
125
Schoolboy
|
+40
c & +40 Masters
|
|
Super
Mini
|
51cc
& 60cc
|
|
Senior
Mini
|
Sr.
B
|
|
Junior
Mini
|
Womens
|
|
+25
B
|
Schoolgirl
9-15
|
NOTE:
It is recommended that any rider participating in a National event
and placing in the top 5 move to the next higher class than he currently
rides in the WNY Racing at the start of the next season (providing there
were 20 or more entries in the National event class).
NOTE:
Mini riders who double
class or move to a 125cc bike - Rider status for
the 125 class will be NOVICE.
NOTE:
Riders who advance from
any single class automatically advance in all other classes.
PRIZES
AND PRIZE MONEY
1.
A minimum of at least two (2) award places will be awarded for the
first five riders in each class run, with at least one (1) additional
award per each four (4) additional riders in that class.
If there are not 5 riders in the class, the promoter can pay back
only one (1) award. It is
recommended that the promoter give one (1) award for every three (3)
riders with up to maximum of 10 positions paid back for amateur
riders.
2.
Prize money for Expert classes will be paid per moto at the ratio
of 1 for 2. It is recommended that the promoter pay back one (1) place for
every two (2) riders with up to a maximum of 10 positions.
The total minimum pay back for both motos will be as follows:
|
Rider sign-up
|
Pay back
|
|
0-175
|
100%
|
|
176- 275
|
150%
|
|
276+
|
200%
|
The
Sr. A class will be set at 100%.
3.
The distribution of trophies and expert pay back must be posted
prior to the start of the first race.
FLAGS AND THEIR MEANINGS
The
following flags, measuring 30 by 30, shall be used:
|
GREEN
|
Start
race
|
|
WHITE
|
One
lap to go to finish
|
|
YELLOW
|
DANGER ON TRACK.
ALL RIDERS TO EXERCISE CAUTION AND HOLD POSITION UNTIL
PASSING THE ACCIDENT. ANY
RECKLESS RIDING UNDER THE YELLOW FLAG COULD LEAD TO
DISQUALIFICATION. ALL
FLAGMEN SHALL BE PROVIDED
WITH A YELLOW FLAG TO INDICATE
DANGER ON THE TRACK. NO
JUMPING.
|
|
BLACK
|
Disqualification
of individual rider, report
to
Referee at once.
|
|
WHITE
WITH RED CROSS
|
DANGER ON TRACK.
ALL RIDERS ARE TO EXERCISE CAUTION AND HOLD POSITION UNTIL
PASSING THE ACCIDENT. ANY
RECKLESS RIDING UNDER THE WHITE WITH RED CROSS FLAG COULD LEAD TO
DISQUALIFICATION. NO
JUMPING.
|
|
BLACK
AND WHITE CHECKER
|
Finish
- End of Race (Checks 5x
5)
|
|
RED
|
IMMEDIATELY
STOPPING OF RACEFOR ANY EMERGENCY. NO JUMPING.
|
|
GREEN
& WHITE FLAGS CROSSED
|
Half
the moto is completed.
(Required
in all classes.)
|
The
pages in the middle of this handbook are the required forms needed to race
in the WNYRacing, Inc. Please
tear these from this handbook, complete, and send to the address at the
top of the membership form. The
rest of the handbook is yours to keep.
Remember to fill in all information and to use the minor release
form for all riders under 18. Removing,
completing, and mailing these forms with appropriate monies assumes that
you have read and agree with the rules and regulations set forth in this
book. Please call any board
member if you have any questions whatsoever (see page 1).
Paperwork
required for 2009 WNY Racing memberships:
2009
WNYRacing membership - 18 years or older:
1.
Membership form filled out front and back.
2.
Proof of age is required for all riders regardless what class you are
riding.
2009 WNYRacing membership
- under 18 years
of age:
1.
Membership form filled out front and back.
This includes the requirement of the notary public part filled out
and notarized.
2.
Proof of age is required for all riders regardless what class you are
riding.
3.
Minor release form filled out front & back.
Please
call any board member or the secretary if you have any questions.
PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL
RIDERS REGARDLESS WHAT CLASS YOU ARE RIDING. It
can be a copy of a birth certificate, school record, or drivers
license. If
you cannot race this year but plan to race in the future, you may hold
your bike number by becoming an associate member.
Any
member who is actively engaged in military
service will have a free membership to the WNYRacing for the season.
They must provide a current active military ID.
PLEASE
CHECK THE MAILING LABEL for any errors,
and make changes if necessary. **Payments
must be made in U.S. funds. **
TRACK
LOCATIONS AND PROMOTERS
AREA 51 MOTOCROSS
Location:
On Kelsey Rd off of Harloff Rd., Batavia, NY
(Next to Batavia Thruway)
Information: (585) 345-4733
Gates Open: Saturday: 3 p.m 11 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m.
Website:
www.area51motocross.com
FREEDOM MOTOCROSS PARK
Location:
Tower Rd (Old East County Line Rd)
Freedom NY
Information: (716)
514-6018
Gates Open:
Saturday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday: 7 a.m.
Website:
www.freedommx.com
PALMYRA RACING ASSOCIATION
Location:
Hogback Hill Rd., Palmyra, NY
Information: bond43@rochester.rr.com
Gates Open: Saturday 7 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.
Website:
www.palmyramx.com
FROZEN OCEAN MOTOPARK
Location:
4415 Vanderstouw Rd., Auburn, NY
Information: (315) 784-5466
Gates Open: Saturday 4 p.m. 11 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.
Website:
www.frozen-ocean.com
·
NO BICYCLES AT ANY
TRACK AT ANY TIME!!!
·
TRASH
IS CARRY IN - CARRY OUT FOR ALL TRACKS
·
DURING
THE YEAR, IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER A RACE IS GOING TO BE RUN, YOU
MAY CALL THE INDIVIDUAL TRACK OR CHECK THE WNY RACING WEBSITE FOR
LATE BREAKING NEWS.
2009
WNYRacing YEAR-END BANQUET - TBA
2009
51cc CRITERIA
|
51cc Beginner 4-6 stock
|
|
|
51cc Intermediate 4-8
|
4-8 yrs old, for all
machines eligible for Class 1 and Class 4 bikes
|
|
51cc Senior 6-8
|
7-8 yrs old, for all
machines eligible for Class 2.
|
To be eligible for the
51cc Beginner 4-6 stock class, the following cannot be change or modified:
engine, electronics, frame, carburetor (jetting changes are allowed), air
box, rear suspension, front suspension, swing arm, forks, triple clamps,
rims and exhaust system.
51cc
CLASS ELIGIBILITY LIST
|
MAKE/MODEL
YAMAHA
PW50
YAMAHA
TTR 50
SUZUKI JR50
KAWASAKI KDX50
KTM MINI ADVENTURE SX/O.I.
KTM 50 SR. ADVENTURE
KTM SX PRO JR LC
KTM SX PRO SR LC
COBRA KING
COBRA PW3 O.I.
COBRA CH2
COBRA CM
COBRA R2
COBRA R3
HONDA XR50R3/CRF50
POLINI X1 WORKS
POLINI X3 WORKS
LEM
R2
LEM
R3
CONTI
RX 50
FACTORY
PHANTOM R12
PRC
LX
PRC
LX-R
PRC
LX-RR
PHANTOM
R12/1
|
ELIGIBLE CLASS
NUMBERS
CLASS 1, CLASS 3, CLASS 4
CLASS 4
CLASS 1, CLASS 3, CLASS 4
CLASS 1, CLASS 3, CLASS 4
CLASS 1, CLASS 3, CLASS 4
CLASS 2
CLASS 1, CLASS 2
CLASS 2
CLASS 2
CLASS 1, CLASS 4
CLASS 2
CLASS 1, CLASS 2
CLASS 1, CLASS 2
CLASS 2
CLASS 4
CLASS 1, CLASS 2
CLASS 2
CLASS 1, CLASS 2
CLASS 2
CLASS 2
CLASS 2
CLASS 2
CLASS 2
CLASS 2
CLASS 2
|
The
above list represents current 51cc models eligible for competition.
Please consult WNY Racing Rider Advisors or referee with any questions.
|