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This
event will follow 2006 AMA Rule Book unless otherwise stated herein!
The decisions of the officials are FINAL for both race &
technical infractions.
RACE
& TRACK INFORMATION:
Pre-Entry
saves time and money and must be "received" no later than 2-18-06. You
still need to check in at registration to get a rider packet & sign
the AMA data slip. Bring your current AMA membership card with you or
you will be required to purchase another.
Knowing what your number is without the AMA membership card will
not suffice. You can now purchase your AMA membership online with
a copy of the actual card number at http://www.ama-cycle.org/joinama/index.asp.
...Otherwise you can purchase at the track.
Requests
for refunds pre-paid on RV or entries, must be in writing and received
no later than 3-1-06. A $20 handling fee will be charged on all refunds.
Post entered riders that are physically unable to ride, due to injury
MAY be issued a credit for any other class entry that is unused. A
Paramedics' report or hospital admission form must be brought to the
event clerk with your request. RV & gate fees are NON-refundable.
NO refunds after March 1st.
RIDING
NUMBER / COLORS:
Earliest
entry gets 1st choice. NO exceptions.
To assure accuracy in scoring, we do not allow duplicate numbers.
If you are assigned a new number, you must use it … you may need to
change, so be prepared. Be sure to fill in your second choice or we will
assign a number you must use if your first choice is not available.
Numbers 1-10 are reserved for those who earned it in 2005 in the
respective class at the AMA National Championships at Loretta Lynn’s.
Background number plates must be the following colors… A/ProSport
riders = White Bg/ Black #, B riders = Yellow Bg/ Black #, C riders =
Black Bg/ White #.
All minis, Open Vet classes and women have choice of any of the
above. No
other colors permitted.
No exceptions.
*****MINORS*****:
Parent,
legal guardian or "authorized adult" must complete minor
release. In the case of "authorized adult", he/she must
provide notarized legal documentation of said authorization of
guardianship with minor release to clerk at registration or with
pre-entry.... Download/print the form HERE.
This form is in addition the the release required of all riders. Moto-Mgmt., LP will retain original said documentation as
property owned by them. Authorized adults should retain a copy for their
own records or needs. All persons signing a minor release must remain
with said minor until the conclusion of the event or until competition
is complete.
All persons signing any release with minor must be prepared to
show proof of identity and guardianship.
NO
LATE SIGN-UP:
No
exceptions. A $20 fee per class will be accessed to those requesting any
class change.
STARTING
PROCEDURES:
NO
TOOLS SUCH AS, SHOVELS, RAKES, ETC..
There is NO farming in front of the rear flat metal bar of gate.
Please do not dig holes at the starting line for dirt or pile dirt into
the gate mechanism. You MUST be IN FRONT of the metal back up pipe. It
is your responsibility to know the correct starting procedures. Per
rider and machine, only one mechanic allowed in staging.
PRACTICE:
The
staging area will be used to stage all groups for practice. There is no
starting from the sidelines. You must have your armband & practice
sticker before you will be allowed on the track. There is no riding off
course or turning around to retry an area during practice. This is
extremely dangerous. You must ride in the practice designated for your
bike & skill level that we will assign. Do not ride in the wrong
practice. Violators will be penalized 5 full seconds, PER infraction.
EXIT:
Any
rider leaving the course for any reason during a moto must return to the
track safely, at a spot closest to his/her point of exit, without
bettering his/her position or endangering other riders, spectators or
Track Officials. Penalty may be one lap or disqualification to be
determined by the event official and depending on circumstances
contributing to the incident.
DIVISIONS:
If
your class should have a division split. The amount of riders in your
class will determine the number of divisions and consi races. There are
no points awarded for the consi race.
The consi race only earns you a spot on the gate. Your first moto
divisional race counts for score as your first moto. That score will be
added with your second moto score for your overall race. Check the
posting board for the division you will ride in AND consi if your
classes have divisions. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!!! If you
miss your division race you will NOT be moved or permitted to compete in
a different division ... You will have to go directly to the assigned
consi ... no exceptions. The posting board will also tell you how many divisions and the number
of riders that will be taken from the division race and put directly
into the 2nd moto. It will also tell you how many consi races
there are for your class and how many will be taken from the consi race
to the 2nd moto.
Please note that the number of divisions does not always equal
the number of consis.
SCORING:
The
following applies at ALL Lake Whitney MX Park events. You must complete
one full lap to be considered to have raced the event. If not, it will
be considered that you DNR (did not race) and you will receive a score
equal to a DNS. Riders who DNS (did not start) will receive a score
equal to the number of riders in the class PLUS 30. DNF (did not
finish) … Riders who do not take the checkered flag OR at a minimum,
complete one lap, but not 1/2 the laps of the class winner will receive
a score equal to the number of riders in class (minimum 20 points),
regardless of whether or not you take the checkered flag.
PROTESTS:
Any
mechanical or age protest must be submitted in writing, signed by a
rider in the same class & submitted to the event clerk (not the
official) at the scoring tower within 15 minutes of the completion of
the moto, decisions will be rendered in a timely manner as best we can.
Protest of rider age or a clerical protest will have no fees assessed.
ALL protests regarding scoring or administration must be done within 30
minutes from the time the scores for the first moto are posted… 20
minutes applies to the second moto. Protest of legality of a machine is
$35.- (non-refundable) plus $100.- per item that is being protested
(top-end, front suspension, carburetor, etc.)
The $100.- per item fee will be awarded to the prevailing rider.
Riders may ride under protest if a decision has not been made, but may
still be disqualified upon final decision. If a bike should be
protested, the rider has the right to have his bike impounded and held
until the final moto of the day has been completed. Bike will be torn
down at this time to determine if it is legal. The official may at
anytime, upon VISUAL inspection, declare a bike illegal for the class
entered. The rider associated with the bike shall be disqualified.
Decisions of the event official are FINAL, for both race and
technical infractions.
YELLOW
FLAG ~ YELLOW FLAG ~ YELLOW FLAG:
SLOW DOWN!!!
There is NO PASSING, NO JUMPING or aggressive riding
under/on a yellow flag. Please slow down and use caution, have
respect for the downed rider, and authorized persons attempting to
assist him. Do not start aggressive racing again until you are at
“safe distance” away. Rescue efforts must be left to authorized
officials only on the track. Violators WILL at a minimum, be docked
one lap.
SUPPLEMENTAL
RULES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LAKE
WHITNEY
MX & AMA (www.ama-cycle.org) RULE BOOK:
Riders
may ride a stock motorcycle in the modified classes. Stock or modified
85cc mini cycle riders may enter the 105cc Super-mini class if legal to
ride that class.
In all
Youth classes and classes not defined (below), age is based on
the rider's age as of January 1, 2006, as stated in the AMA rule book.
In all
Vet classes (Plus, Vet, Senior), the age of the rider is based on his
age as of March 7, 2006 (August 1, 2006 if participating in the area qualifier
at this event).
Proof of
age: original birth certificate or DL must be available upon request of
event clerk or event referee. Failure to comply will result in immediate
disqualification.
RIDER
CLASSIFICATION:
It is the responsibility of the
rider to be competing in a class that he/she is legal to ride.
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Riders
must enter the class with the highest classification ever raced with any
organization of "like" activity, except riders over 50 years may fall back one
classification.
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All
riders placing in the top 5 overall finish positions in the
"B" classes at the 2005 AMA Amateur Nationals at Loretta
Lynn's must ride "A". If you have never participated
in an "A" or ProSport class or lined up on the line in ANY
money paying class, regardless of finish ... you are still legal to
ride Open skill classes and classes defined as "Non Pro".
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Women A/Pro Sport riders may not compete in
Women "amateur" classes unless
attempting to qualify for Loretta Lynn's.
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Riders
who have previously qualified to ride Loretta Lynn's in any previous
year, at any age may not ride "C" classes.
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Riders
who have ever received any type of factory support in any year, at
any age may not participate in the "C" class.
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Riders
from any AMA district, any state, any country, That does not have a
recognized advancement system on file with the AMA, may not
participate in the "C" class if they have raced in any
"like" activity prior to 2004.
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Riders
qualifying for an AMA Pro Motocross National, AMA Supercross final,
AMA National Arenacross final (AMA Arenacross Class only), or an FIM
sanctioned Pro event in the current or previous year may only enter
the A/Pro Sport classes. If qualifying for Loretta Lynn's, you
are not legal for the "A" class if you have qualified in
the Advanstar BooKoo Arenacross final 250F and 450F classes.
To insure
finish credibility: At the conclusion of each event, ALL machines are
subject to impound and inspection. Top 5 must report to the impound area
(your mechanic should have tools ready), & all others must follow
direction of the course official. It is the responsibility of the rider
to be competing on a machine that is legal.
STOCK
CLASS RULES: (posted
2-2)
To
be eligible for a STOCK CLASS, the following cannot be changed or
modified: engine,
electronics, frame, carburetor, air box, rear suspension, front
suspension, swing arm, forks, triple clamps, rim size and exhaust
system. Cylinder must retain the original manufacturer's bore. Changes
to carburetor jetting is allowed. Material may be added to the existing
frame for strength. Parts that may be replaced or added include: fuel
filters, gas line, handlebars, cross bar pads, non-metal open ended hand
guards, serrated foot pegs, lower fork leg protectors, spokes and
nipples, decals, spark plugs, spark plug caps, sprockets, handlebar
mounts. Clutch and brake lever assemblies must be replaced with OEM
parts or aftermarket parts of the same basic design and material.
Pistons and rings may be accessory items as long as they maintain the
stock shape and design of OEM parts. No titanium pistons allowed.
Countershaft sprocket covers may be removed. Suspension springs and/or
preload may be changed with original manufacturer parts of current or
previous year's models or aftermarket springs of the same rate
available from the OEM. Stock class motorcycles and mini cycles
may be inspected, and changes other than those mentioned above will
result in assignment to another class or disqualification. However, if a
violation is deemed by the referee to be cosmetic in nature, with no
performance advantage or willful misconduct involved, he may issue a
warning or fine in lieu of disqualification. To be eligible for stock
classes in oil injection systems used in stock classes, only oil may be
put in the reservoir. Pre mix gasoline is not allowed in the oil
injection system.
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Throttle
assemblies must remain stock; this includes the kill switch on
motorcycles or mini cycles such as the 51cc automatic machines.
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Oil
injection systems must be present and fully functioning.
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Safety
wire is allowed.
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Clutch
and brake lever assemblies must be replaced with OEM parts or
aftermarket parts of the same basic design and material.
The use of tape for additional grip on handlebars, levers and
handgrips is allowed.
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Aftermarket
air filters may be used in the OEM unaltered air box.
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Aftermarket
sprockets, handlebars, and grips are allowed and may be a color
other than stock.
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Aftermarket
front fork hole shot devices are NOT permitted in the stock classes.
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Carburetor
jetting may be changed (removable jets only) but may NOT exceed 25%
larger than manufacturer’s recommended specifications.
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Suspension
oil level and viscosity may be changed.
Spring rate may be changed as long as spring(s) are optional
equipment offered by manufacturer of the designated suspension
components and available to all customers via normal retail outlets.
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Aftermarket
seat covers may be used to replace a worn or damaged original seat
cover. However, the
material must be of the same type.
Seat covers intended to improve the handling or performance
of the motorcycle/mini cycle are NOT allowed.
The Stock base and padding must be used and cannot be
altered.
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Aftermarket
fenders, side panels and shrouds may be used if they are the same
shape of the stock equipment; however, the material must be of the
same type and the aftermarket items cannot be intended to increase
the performance of the motorcycle/mini cycle.
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The
use of identification stickers and decals is allowed; however, grip
tape is NOT permitted.
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Change
to the engine or carburetor components is NOT allowed.
Removal of gaskets, O-rings or other components is NOT
allowed. Port cleanup
is NOT allowed.
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In
the stock class rims can be replaced with OEM rims or aftermarket
rims of the same size. Modifications to wheel hubs are NOT allowed.
UNDERSTANDING:
If
you do NOT understand ANY parts of these rules, please see the event
clerk or the track official who will be happy to explain this in terms
that you will understand. NO other person (either track personnel or
staff) is authorized to interpret or give directives pertaining to any
rules contained herein or any other. Understanding and communication
will make this experience for you, a positive, fun filled event. Again,
if you have any questions or concerns please see the event clerk or
track official. You may send an email to info@lakewhitneymx.com
if you
need more information at this time. Thank-You!
We have
made every effort to give you complete information. The mandatory
rider’s meeting on Tuesday, March 7th will address any issues not
contained herein or posted to the web.
Check
back often.
We
reserve the right to amend or change these rules prior to the event.
Check back often for any updates. After February 15th, any further
changes, corrections, updates or addendums will be discussed in the
mandatory riders meeting.
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Addendum:
January 21, 2005 ... Applies to the 2005 Parts
Unlimited Spring Classic ONLY ... Please note the pre-entry form and
online registration clearly states via the class description that
the 125cc Youth 12-15 Stock and Mod classes are open to 125cc
2-stroke motorcycles only. The 250F Youth 12-15 class is open
to the 250F 4-stroke motorcycle only. At all other Lake
Whitney MX events the 125cc Youth 12-15 class is open to both the
125cc 2-stroke and 250F 4-stroke motorcycles ... NO minis....Again,
the 250F 4-stroke not legal for 125 Youth.
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Addendem:
January 21, 2005 ... Again, All riders under the age
of majority must have a parent present or a duly notarized parental
consent form (authorization of
guardianship), as required by the AMA
Rules and Regulations in order to compete or participate in
any activities. Two
consents are needed ... one to file with the event clerk and the
other to be kept with guardian to present to any emergency medical
service persons that may request the information prior to treating
any injury.
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Addendem:
February 2, 2006 ... WOMEN/Girls
Girls
65-105cc (9-13 Yrs) is a Mini cycle class.
Women 99-250cc
(12 Yrs Plus) is a Motorcycle class that is limited to 99cc and 250cc 2
stroke and 4 stroke motorcycles only. This class is incorrectly
listed on the pre-entry form as Women 105,
125 & up.
Women A/Pro Sport riders may not compete in these classes unless
attempting to qualify for Loretta Lynn's.
You may send an email to info@lakewhitneymx.com
if
you need more information at this time.
Thank-You!
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