AMATEUR OPEN GENERAL RULES Revised 07/04/08

The Amateur Open recognizes and honors all sanctioning organizations and charges NO licensing fee. Your sportsmanship dictates our decisions. Your riding skills govern our classifications. We trust you will ride appropriately within your ranking. We thank you in advance for your honest participation.

1. MANDATORY RIDERS MEETING after practice sessions are completed!
2. Riders age is determined as of the Amateur Open practice day.
3. One machine, per class, for all motos.
4. Stock bikes allowed in modified classes.
5. No pre-holding gate positions. (Unless back to back motos or double-biking)
6. It is a rider’s responsibility to be in staging on time, and at the start gate on time. (In case of back-to-back motos or "double biking," it is the responsibility of the rider to notify officials to hold the start of the next race before the current moto starts)
7. Only entered and checked-in riders are allowed on the racetrack.
8. No practice starts.
9. If a rider runs off the racecourse for any reason, re-entry is permitted at the closest and safest point from that exit, without improving position.
10. YELLOW FLAG: Slow Down! Don’t Race! Maintain position; NO accelerated jumping; Use CAUTION until you pass incident!!
11. RED CROSS FLAG: Slow Down! Don’t Race! Maintain position; NO accelerated jumping; Use EXTREME CAUTION until you pass incident!!
12. Red flagged races are the decision of officials and/or medical personal. Riders return to their respected positions at the start gate, for restart.
13. Riders causing red flagged races will be allowed to restart at the discretion of officials and/or medical personal.
14. A race stopped after 50% completed will be scored as finished.
15. Race bike must cross finish line, with rider on it, under driven power to be scored (No pushing the bike).
16. Riders and bikes, especially in stock classes, may be stopped briefly after checkered flag for subjection to protest and/or impound. If no protests or disagreements occur, riders and bikes will be allowed to return to their pits without impound. Do not ignore possible subjection stop!!
17. All bikes are subject at any time to inspection, evaluation, impound, and/or teardown at the request of the race officials. Refusal of official request to submit a bike could lead to disqualification. (Race bikes would generally be subjected only if under protest).
18. Bikes determined unsafe or working improperly by an official, or riders not complying with safety guidelines, will not be allowed to participate until the situation is corrected.
19. "Foul play" while racing or practicing will be determined and judged by officials, including decision for penalty, or disqualification.
20. Any un-sportsman like or disorderly conduct by riders, rider’s family, rider’s friends, or rider’s "crew" is grounds for penalty, disqualification, and/or dismissal from event property, as per official decision.
21. The following proper protective gear is required to be worn by all riders during races and practice: appropriate boots, approved helmet, pants, long-sleeved jersey, goggles, gloves. (The following protective gear is advised, but optional at the riders, or guardian’s choice: chest protector, knee braces or knee cups, neck brace, elbow pads).
22. Numbers are required to be uniform. (number plates, helmets, etc.) Numbers not legible will not be scored or announced.
23. Olympic Scoring will be used. All classes will race a minimum of two motos. Some riders in larger classes will race three motos. Each moto counts.
(1^st place = 1 point; 2^nd place = 2 points; 3^rd place = 3 points; etc.) 1^st and 2^nd moto scores will be added together to acquire a single scoring number.
The lower the number, the better the placement. In regular 2 moto classes, the single scored number would determine your overall position.
24. Classes with more riders than the track can safely accommodate, will be split into divisions, and riders will race 2 motos in respective divisions, again adding scores together to acquire a single counting number. Riders scoring well would race a third final moto (run-off) to determine overall positions.
25. NO REFUNDS after early arrival pre-practice day begins.
26. All awards, winnings, products, prizes, etc. must be picked up at the event by recipient and/or representative, or be forfeited.

CLASSIFICATION DEFINITIONS:
BEGINNER, "D": 122cc-450cc; Beginner riders are only allowed to race beginner classes (stock and/or mod); Exceptions: Beginners may race in 30 plus (Non-Pro); 40 plus (Non-Pro); or Women 122cc-250cc, even if ranked beginner) (No Mini Cycles; i.e. 85’s, 150’s, big wheels, etc.)
Amateur Open beginner classes are instituted to give TRUE beginner racers an opportunity to race at a high profile amateur event. The classes are monitored and racers are expected to perform with limited abilities. Our beginner classification is gauged on execution of performance, as well as length of time racing. If you’re currently racing higher ranked classes elsewhere, race those classes at The Amateur Open. If you’re requested to move up in rank, either under protest or from an official decision, congratulations on your graduation.

NOVICE, "C":
Not currently racing or classified as intermediate ("B") with any other organization. A novice racer should not look too smooth, too stylish, or too perfect; otherwise your riding ability could be interpreted as intermediate. If you’re requested to move up in rank, either under protest or from an official decision, consider it a compliment. Welcome to the intermediate level.

INTERMEDIATE, "B":
Not currently racing or classified as Pro, Pro-Am, Expert, "A", etc… with any other organization. Some intermediate racers may choose to remain intermediate "indefinite". Other intermediate racers might at one time have been "A" level ranked and choose to drop back. A "B" rider would be asked to move up to "A" level ranking only under protest, with warranted reason.

PRO, EXPERT, "A":
Highest ranking classification; a money paying class, no awards; technically not an amateur status class.

NON-PRO:
Any "B" or "C" ranked racer, not currently classified as Pro, Pro-Am, Expert, "A", etc. (Racing for awards, not money)

■ WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RECLASSIFY OR CHANGE THE RANKING OF ANY ENTRANT, PER OFFICIAL DECISION!!

STOCK (Definitions):
- Appearing; dimensions; mounting positioning as manufactured that year; original engine, carburetor, functioning components, frame, sub-frame, swingarm, forks, exhaust/silencer system, clutch, brakes. (No "critical" internal component removal)
- Reliability and safety changes allowed: handlebars, grips, hand guards, triple clamps, risers, rear shock, fork springs, tires, rims, spokes, sprockets, carburetor jets, skid plates, air filter, oils, chain guides, tensioners, levers, foot pegs.
(Basically options that do not significantly enhance the performance of the motorcycle).
- Replacement of piston and/or rings must maintain manufacturers displacement values.
- Strengthening, stabilizing, supporting, repairing, gusseting…. O.K.
- If protested, you are responsible to subjection of proof.
- When protested, race officials have final judgment and make all final decisions. "We are non-partial"

AUTO CLASSES (General Rules): Maximum age –9 years old
- Minimum 10" rear rim; maximum 12" front rim; (maximum 10" front rim in 4-6 classes); single speed transmission; centrifugal clutch; foot or hand operated brakes allowed; oil injection may be disconnected.
- STOCK Auto Class Requirements: See stock definitions; maximum cylinder displacement 51cc (over bore kit per manufacturer’s specifications)
- MOD Auto Class Requirements: Open; Max displacement 61cc; axle-to-axle centers maximum length 37" in 4-6; 42" in 7-9 & Auto Open

65cc CLASSES (General rules): Maximum age—12 years old
- Maximum cylinder displacement stock or mod 65cc (no over boring or stroking to exceed 65cc)
- Maximum 14" front rim; minimum 12" rear rim.
- STOCK 65cc Classes: See stock definitions.
- MOD 65cc Class Requirements: Open; axle-to-axle centers maximum length 46"; no shortening or lowering of larger bikes or swing arms to meet 65cc class dimensions; multiple speed gearbox.

85cc CLASSES (General Rules): Maximum age—17 years old; non-pro; ( 150cc 4-STROKES ALLOWED IN 85 14-17 Stk and/or Mod)
- Maximum cylinder displacement 85cc 2-stroke; 150cc 4-stroke in 14-17 ( displacement includes over boring and/or stroking).
- Maximum 17" front rim; minimum 14" rear rim.
- Axle-to-axle centers maximum length 52".
- STOCK 85cc Classes: See stock definitions.
- MOD 85cc Class Requirements: Open, but not to exceed 85cc 2-stroke class specifications (or 150cc 4-stroke specifications in 14-17 Mod)

SUPER MINI (General Rules): Maximum age—17 years old; non-pro; (FOUR-STROKES and BIG WHEELS Allowed)
- Maximum cylinder displacement: 112cc 2-strokes, 150cc 4-strokes (displacement includes over boring and/or stroking).
- Maximum 19" front rim; minimum 16" rear rim; (optional: regular minis and 4-stroke minis: maximum 17" front rim; minimum 14" rear rim).
- Axle-to-axle centers maximum length: 56" 2-strokes; 52" 4-strokes.
- Regular "minis" may compete; if modified they must stay within the 112cc cylinder displacement specifications.

MID-SIZE CLASSES: ( 122cc thru 250cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke)
- Minimum 2-stroke and 4-stroke cylinder displacement is 122cc. (No Mini Cycles or Big Wheels)
- Maximum 2-stroke and 4-stroke cylinder displacement 250cc (No over bore or stroking to exceed 250cc limits).
- STOCK MID-SIZE CLASSES: See stock definitions.
- MOD MID-SIZE CLASSES: Open; cylinder displacement must stay within stated mid-size restrictions.

FULL-SIZE CLASSES: (122cc thru 650cc 2-stroke or 4-stroke)
- Minimum 2-stroke and 4-stroke cylinder displacement is 122cc (NO Mini Cycles or Big Wheels)
- Maximum 2-stroke and 4-stroke cylinder displacement is 650cc (No over bore or stroking to exceed 650cc limits).
- STOCK FULL-SIZE CLASSES: See stock definitions.
- MOD FULL-SIZE CLASSES: Open; cylinder displacement must stay within stated full-sized restrictions.

PROTEST PROCEEDURE:
- Calmly notify an official if you wish to protest a concerned situation as soon as possible in regards to a particular race, race bike, rider’s age, rider’s classification, etc. Double check (to yourself) your accusation(s) before you proceed further.
- Then, clearly and briefly state in writing what or who is being protested, and for what reason. Rider, or legal guardian if rider is under age, must sign their name to make the protest valid. Include a $250 cash protest fee. Submit the written protest, and protest fee to an official.
- If a violation is determined, penalizing or disqualification will be at the discretion of the officials. Proof of accusation, proof of clarification, and proof of innocence is the responsibility of parties concerned.
- Mechanical "teardowns" will be conducted by appointed technicians with only parties concerned, and technicians present.
- BRAUN ENTERTAINMENT is not responsible for reassembly after teardown of protested bike. (Technicians may assist in reassembly)
- $125 may (or may not) be awarded the winner of a valid protest, and $125 may be retained by Braun Entertainment.

RIDE SAFELY AND ENJOY THE AMATEUR OPEN OF MOTOCROSS