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Bartow
Cycle Sport'S
Rule Book
Motocross
Rules
A. General
- A Motocross is a meet where rider
ability and age is the determining factor. Motocross is
Generally run over a closed loop
course that consists of a variation of turns, hills, jumps and
terrain to create a challenge for rider and machine. Riders start
equqlly with in their respective class behind a starting grid of
sorts and navigate the course for the specific time or number of
laps. The First rider to the checker flag is the winner.
- All riders are required to be
BCS Members. No Exceptions.
- Riders may enter more than 1
class per day based on eligibility.
- Rider age shall be confirmed for
classes which age is a requirement. This should be
done
At sign-up of the riders first
event.
- The most current American Motorcycle
Association Rules for motocross will resolve
issues over any area not specifically
addressed by the BCS
Rule Book.
- All riders will adhere to the
specific rules and requirements set forth by track
owner
Pertaining to property, safety and
liability.
- All BCS members are representatives
for the sport of off-road motorcycle riding. The
Sport breeds competition and
Sportsmanship. Members are subject to expulsion from the BCS for
conduct unbecoming a member. If asked to leave you forfeit all gate
and entry fees.
- All riders must compete in the
highest ability classification obtained in any
Motocross
Sanctioning organization.
B. Course and
Facility
Any rider who determines after practice that the track is too
dangerous or not suited to
Their ability, maybe refunded their competition entry fee
prior to the first race.
C. Event
Rules
1.
No pit riding is allowed. Motorcycles may be ridden in first
gear to and from the
Start/finish areas only. Pit riding
and speeding in the pits will result in Rider
disqualification.
2.
A starting method will be utilized to assure equql and fair
starts to all riders. Single
Bike backward faling gates used at
this track.
3.
Competition motorcycles are required to be inspected prior to
practice for items that are
Unsafe. The following is a list of
items frequently found that could cause harm to riders, but is not
meant to be all inclusive. Motorcycles not meeting tech inspection
requirements are required to correct any deficiencies prior to being
allowed to compete:
a. broken
levers
b. no
front and/or rear brakes
c. broken
spokes
d. flat
tires
e. no emergency kill
switch
f.
race number on all three number plates
g. Quads
are to have an operating tether kill switch and nerf bars with nets
to compete.
4.
Riders are required to wear the proper protective equipment.
Helments, goggles and
Protective footwear are required as
minimums to compete.
5.
Riders are required to abide by all race flags. No passing on
yellow flags. A yellow flag
warns of a rider down or a caution condition. Intentional
passing past a yellow flag could
result in
rider disqualification.
6.
Riders are allowed on the race course only after they have
entered the event, passed tech
Inspection and only during their
respective class moto or practice.
7.
Riders holding Professional motocross licenses (including
Pro-Am) or pro level ranked
Off-road riders are required to
compete in the AA class.
8.
Riders must compete on the same motorcycle during all motos
in one class. Riders who
Receive outside help in completing a
moto are subject to a one lap penalty or
disqualification.
9.
Peewee riders may compete on specially prepared Peewee tracks
that are not allowed to
ride
on the track unless accompanied by parent or guardian. During the
Peewee races,
only
one parent is allowed to be on the track for
assistance.
10. Mechanics of
riders and Peewee parents must remain at least 5 feet behind racer
during
The start.
Motocross Scoring
A. General
- The two moto per class format
will be used. Accumulation of points for both motos will
- determine overall event finish
position. For example, 1st place = 1 point,
2nd place = 2 points and so on. Best result of second
moto breaks all ties.
Example: 1st Moto Finish +
2nd Moto Finish = Overall Finish
Rider #1: 2nd = 2 points +
3rd = 3 points = 5 points = 3rd
Place
Rider #2: 3rd = 3 points +
2nd = 2 points = 5 points = 2nd
Place
Rider #3: 1st = 1 point +
1st = 1 point = 2 points = 1st
Place
- Riders that compete in A or
B classes canot move to a lower class without
Petitioning the BCS Motocross
Committee in writing for review and approval.
- After all class results are posted,
there will be a 15 minute protest period, all event
Results will be official. Protest must
be in writing and given to the BCS Motocross
Referee.
- Riders must compete in 50% of the
Motocross Championship Series events to be
Eligible for year end
awards.
- Classes may be combined into
the same race. But must be scored separately.
- A class winners of each
Championship Series will be awarded the #1 plate in
their
respective class for the following
year if desired.
- It is the riders responsibility to
ensure number legibility. If a rider appeals his score and the
numbers are not properly displayed a protest will be disallowed.
There will be no exceptions to this rule.
B. Chamionship Points
System
1.Year end overall class standings will be based on 70% of
the series events. For example:
If the BCS Motocross Championship Series is 10 events then
the Best 7 races are counted.
2. Points
are based on overall event class finish and are as
follows;
1st place in class -----------------------25
points
2nd place in class-----------------------23
points
3rd place in class-----------------------21 points
4th place in class-----------------------19
points
5th place in class-----------------------17
points
6th place in class-----------------------15
points
7th place in class-----------------------14
points
(etc. and one point less for each consecutive placing,
provided all required laps are
completed.)
3.
As an event consists of two motos a rider will be awarded
one-half total points if he/she
finishes
only one moto. The rider will receive no points if he/she does not
start or does not
finish
either moto.
C. Advancement Point System
1.
The Advancement point system will award advancement points
based on the riders
Performance in their class.
Advancement points will be awarded based on overall event
Results (not per moto) as
follows.
1st
place---------------------10 advancement points
2nd
place--------------------- 5 advancement points
3rd
place----------------------4 advancement points
4th
place----------------------3 advancement points
5th
place----------------------2 advancement points
when fewer than 6 riders compete in a
class this schedule will be modified to read
1st
place----------------------------------5 advancement
points
2nd
place---------------------------------3 advancement
points
3rd
place----------------------------------2 advancement
points
4th
place----------------------------------1 advancement
points
5th
place----------------------------------0 advancement
points
2.
When a total of 45 points are accrued, the rider is promoted
to the next higher division.
If the points are accured before 50%
of the MX series season events, the rider will
Be promoted to the next higher class
immediately When the points are accrued after half of the events,
the rider will remain in the same class until the end of the
competition season and the promotion would take effect at the start
of the next competition season.
3.
Advancement points will be carried for the previous ten
events only. As the most recent
are
added to the list, the oldest or most distant events are deleted.
This system will
advance riders based on present performance, not an
accumulation of past performances.
4.
If a BCS member completely dominates a class, the Motocross
Committee may, through
majority vote, elect to advance a rider to the next highest
class regardless of the riders
advancement points.
5.
Riders who are advanced through the promotion system during
the year and riders that promote themselves, will take 90% of their
accumulated points to the higher class. However,a rider cannot
improve their class standing through advancement.
D. Event Trophy Format:
PeeWee Classes to 85cc
classes, Each Rider will receive a trophy.
All other classes One trophy
per every three riders.
E. Recommended Starting
Procedure:
1.
Riders should be given notice to start their
engines.
2.
Starter should acknowledge each rider for
readiness.
3.
Starter should hold up 30 second card.
4.
Starter should indicate 5 seconds.
5.
The starter should then turn the card sideways.
6.
3-5 seconds after card goes sideways, the gate should
drop.
·
If a rider has mechanical
problems on the starting line, he must indicate so to the starter at
which point the rider will have a maximum of two minutes to resolve
problem. At two minutes, the race will begin. The rider and the
motorcycle must be at the starting line to receive the two minute
period,. Only 1 two minute hold per moto.
Mini Quad
A. Rules
1.
Stock
51-100cc
a. Tires
b. Only Bolt on spacers
c. Gearing
d.
Rims
e. No Engine Work At All.
f. No Clutch Work At All.
g. No Carburetor Work At All.
h. Fuel and Gas mixture only. No Racing
Fuel
NO EXCEPTIONS
2. Modified Stock
51-100cc
a.
A-Arms
b.
Tires
c.
Spacer
d.
Pipe
e.
Axle
f.
Jetting
g.
Gearing
h.
Suspension
i.
No Motor Work
3. Modified
Unlimited
51-100cc
a.
Anything Goes
b.
Stock Motor
Casing
·
Mini quads modified and
modified unlimited can run racing fuel.
·
Ages Mini Quad 0-50cc
-----------3-9 years
·
Mini
Quad 51-100cc--------6-14 years
Motocross Championship Series Classes
Pee Wee Oil 4-6 ses
Pee Wee Oil 7-9
50cc
4-6
50cc 7-9
65cc Beg
65cc C
65cc B
65cc Open
85cc Beg
85cc
C
85cc B
85cc Open
Pit Bike 4strk
Open
Pit Bike 4strk +30
Jr 4strk
0-90cc
Jr 4strk 100-150cc
School Boy
12-15
School Boy 16-24
125cc Beg
125cc
C
125cc B
125cc Open
Plus 25
Plus 30
Plus 40
Plus
45
Seniors C (+35)
Seniors B
(+35)
250cc Beg
250cc
C
250cc B
250cc Open
Open Money Bike
PeeWee Quad 0-50cc
PeeWee Quad Mod 51-100cc
PeeWee Quad Stock
51-100cc
School Boy 12-16 Quad (no cc
limit)
Vet Quad
Women
Quad
Quad C
Quad
B
Quad
Open
Quad Open Money
Race
Flags
a. Race Flags will be
required to maintain communication and control of the riders on the race
track. Flags consist of
a.
The Checkered Flag means the race is over.
b.
The White Flag means there is one lap remaning.
Race
Flags
1. Race Flags will be
required to maintain communication and control of the riders on the race
track. Flags consist
of
a. The Checkered Flag means the
race is over.
b. The White Flag means
there is one lap remaining.
c.
The Red Flag means the race has been stopped, exit the course
immediately.
d.
The Green Flag means all is OK. Proceed with Race.
e.
The Blue Flag means you are being lapped by the leaders, Move
over and let them pass.
f.
The Black Flag means you are being removed from the race,
Exit the course immediately.
g.
The Yellow Flag
warns you of danger and fallen riders, Do Not Pass and
proceed with caution
Yellow
warning flag personnel will be posted during events at all blind
obstacles and at regular intervals along the race track.
If you would like a printed copy see Gladys,
they
will be available for $2.00 a copy. You may
also
copy and print from this
page.
