2019 RULEBOOK 2019 AMA Racing Rules Governing Pro/Am, Standard, ATV and Youth Competition An exclusive service to members of the American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association takes pride in its long record of achievement as the world’s largest sanctioning body for the sport of motorcycle competition. Since 1924 the objectives of the Association have been the same: to foster strong and fair competition, to provide reasonable guidelines for the various types of competition, and to provide an impartial competition program. The rules of competition are intended only as a guide for the conduct of the sport pursuant to uniform rules. Rules related to safety are made to make everyone concerned with safety. However, the AMA neither warrants safety if the rules are followed nor compliance with the enforcement of the rules. Moreover, each participant in competition has the responsibility to assess the safety aspects of facilities and conditions, and must assume the risk of competition. Recognized and non-recognized districts, and organizations within a district, must submit any temporary or locally appropriate supplemental regulations for approval by the AMA Racing Department. Supplemental regulations may not be in conflict with national rules. In the event of a protest or appeal, the judgment will be based on information contained in the AMA national rules. Contact the AMA at (800) 262-5646 for the address of your district office. The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities (including all AMA-sanctioned events) on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. HOW TO USE THESE RULES These rules are to be used for all types of AMA-sanctioned Amateur and Youth competition. These rules should be used in the following manner: 1. Become familiar with the definitions found in the glossary. 2. Know who may ride and how to determine their proper classification, which is found in each discipline chapter. 3. Equipment standards are listed in each discipline chapter and only apply to that chapter. 4. Chapter 1 begins with the rules that apply to Motocross followed by chapters for Off-road, and Track Racing. Special rules that pertain to each specific type of competition are listed in the appropriate chapter. A special rule takes precedence over the general rule when they differ. Example: The special rules for Observed Trials found in Section 2.3 of Chapter 2 are to be used with, and in addition to, the general rules at the beginning of the same chapter. 5. The youth rules are specific to each chapter and can be found in the proper sections of each chapter. 6. Each chapter has a section pertaining to ATVs and is to be used in addition to specific discipline rules where applicable. 7. Protest or appeal procedures are in Chapter 4. 8. Chapter 5 contains the appendices. 9. Any reference to a “motorcycle” also includes a supermini and minicycle unless noted otherwise. 10. New or changed rules will be in bold. 11. The 2019 rules are in effect as of Jan. 1, 2019. The electronic version on AMA website supersedes printed copy. Revisions or clarifications will be reflected in the 2019 Revision’s Chart on pg. 3. General questions regarding the rule book should be directed to [email protected]. TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING: Motor vehicle mishaps, in competition or otherwise, can result in injury or death. Minors without parental consent or supervision should never use motor vehicles. Contents Page Chapter 1 Motocross ------------------------------------------- 5 1.1 Motocross Riders and Eligibility ----------------- 6 1.2 Motocross Equipment ----------------------------- 16 1.3 Motocross Meets ------------------------------------ 26 1.4 ATV Motocross Meets ----------------------------- 38 1.5 Motocross Pro-Am Meets ------------------------- 48 1.6 Vintage Motocross Meets ------------------------ 51 Chapter 2 Off-Road --------------------------------------------- 5 5 2.1 Off-Road Riders and Eligibility ------------------ 5 6 2.2 Off-Road Equipment ------------------------------- 66 2.3 Off-Road Meets ------------------------------------- 72 2.4 ATV Off-Road Meets ------------------------------ 81 2.5 Enduro Meets --------------------------------------- 91 2.6 Hare & Hound Meets ------------------------------ 104 2.7 Hare Scramble Meets ----------------------------- 105 2.8 Grand Prix Meets ----------------------------------- 107 2.9 Extreme Off-Road Meets ------------------------- 108 2.10 Observed Trials Meets ---------------------------- 111 2.11 Vintage Hare Scrambles Meets ----------------- 118 2.12 Vintage Observed Trials Meets ----------------- 120 Chapter 3 Track Racing --------------------------------------- 125 3.1 Track Racing Riders and Eligibility ------------- 126 3.2 Track Racing Equipment ------------------------- 131 3.3 Track Racing Meets -------------------------------- 140 3.4 ATV Track Racing Meets ------------------------ 152 3.5 Ice Race Meets ------------------------------------- 163 3.6 Hillclimb Meets -------------------------------------- 165 3.7 Supermoto Meets ---------------------------------- 178 3.8 Speedway & Speedway Long Track Meets - 184 3.9 Vintage Flat Track Meets ------------------------- 213 3.10 Vintage Road Racing Meets --------------------- 237 Chapter 4 AMA Disciplinary Code ------------------------- 259 4.1 Principles and AMA Disciplinary Bodies ----- 2 60 4.2 Offenses --------------------------------------------- 262 4.3 Equipment ------------------------------------------- 264 4.4 Penalties --------------------------------------------- 265 4.5 Protests and Appeals ----------------------------- 266 2 Contents Page Chapter 5 Appendices ----------------------------------------- 273 5.1 Points and Prizes ----------------------------------- 274 5.2 Sound Limits and Testing Procedures -------- 277 5.3 Recommended Tie Break Procedures -------- 280 5.4 Organizer Duties and Responsibilities -------- 281 5.5 Officials Duties and Authorities ----------------- 283 5.6 Assumption of Risk/Release & Waiver-------- 286 5.7 Abbreviations and Glossary ---------------------- 288 5.8 AMA Protest Form ------------------------------- --- 2 91 5.9 2019 Rules ------------------------------------------- 295 Chapter 6 AMA Policies --------------------------------------- 297 6.1 Substance Abuse Policy -------------------------- 298 6.2 Concussion Policy ---------------------------------- 310 6.3 Severe Weather Policy ---------------------------- 311 6.4 Alternative Ambulance Requirement Policy - 312 General questions regarding the rule book should be directed to [email protected]. 2019 Revision’s Chart The 2019 rules are in effect as of Jan. 1, 2019. Electronic version on AMA website supersedes printed copy. Section Contents Page Revisions or clarifications will be added in this chart on the online electronic version of the AMA Rulebook when necessary. The electronic rulebook version on the AMA website supersedes the printed copy. Copyright by the American Motorcyclist Association 2019. 3 Notes: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ 4 Chapter 1 MOTOCROSS MOTOCROSS Section Motocross Page 1.1 Motocross Riders and Eligibility ---------------- 6 1.1.A General ----------------------------------------------- 6 1.1.B Motocross ------------------------------------------- 7 1.1.C Arenacross ------------------------------------------ 8 1.1.D Riders and Classifications ----------------------- 8 1.1.E National Advancement System ---------------- 10 1.1.F Entries ------------------------------------------------ 14 1.1.G Youth Riders and Eligibility ---------------------- 14 1.2 Motocross Equipment -------------------------- 16 1.2.A Approval of Motorcycles/Minicycles ----------- 16 1.2.B Limited Class Equipment Standards ---------- 17 1.2.C General Equipment Standards ----------------- 20 1.2.D Motorcycle Equipment Inspection ------------- 24 1.2.E Competition Apparel ------------------------------