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2014Rules of Competition

1975-201439 Years of Youth Motocross

WWW.MAMAMX.COM410-375-1059

MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION (“MAMA”)[1]

http://WWW.MAMAMX.COM/

2014 is the 39th season for MAMA, a non-profit youth motocross organization.

The organization is run by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, and is dedicated to providing the very best in youth motocross racing.

Throughout this racing season, the Board hopes that all members will learn and grow as a result of the time spent at our events. MAMA races are known nationwide for the high quality standards upheld.

Sportsmanship, caring, understanding and fairness, traits we all should foster, are priorities at MAMA. By providing the youth of our area the safest, most organized motocross races possible, we invest in today's youth in hopes of a better tomorrow.

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 MAMA neither warrants safety if the rules are followed nor compliance with 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.

All races are sanctioned through the AMA.

MAMARacing into the future

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2014 FEES AND DUES.........................................................................................................4

2014 MAMA BOARD MEMBERS...........................................................................................5

OFFICIAL DUTIES AND POWERS..........................................................................................6

MAMA BY-LAWS..................................................................................................................7

RIDERS AND ELIGIBILITY.....................................................................................................8

MEET AND ENTRANT RULES................................................................................................9

VIOLATION MATRIX...........................................................................................................14

PIT VEHICLES....................................................................................................................15

PROTESTS, CLAIMING AND OFFENSES..............................................................................15

EQUIPMENT.......................................................................................................................25

RIDER CLASSIFICATION.....................................................................................................26

NUMBER PLATE COLORS...................................................................................................26

RIDER PERFORMANCE VALUE (RPV)..................................................................................27

POINTS SYSTEM SCHEDULE..............................................................................................28

TROPHY AND POINTS CARD PAYOUT SCHEDULE..............................................................28

OFFICIAL FLAGS................................................................................................................29

2014 MAMA CLASS STRUCTURE.......................................................................................30

2014 MAMA 50 LIMITED CLASS STRUCTURE.....................................................................31

TRACK INFO......................................................................................................................31

2014 MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE………………………………….35

SAMPLE RELEASE..............................................................................................................36

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2014 FEES AND DUES Item Fee(s) Notes

GATE Fees $15/per person

Ages 12 and under are FREE (see notes)

PLEASE NOTE that Gate fees are non-refundable. When you get your wristband at the gate, PLEASE PUT IT ON!!!!!!!!!

Whether you arrive Friday, Saturday or Sunday, you will be required to pay gate fee. If a rider is under 12, you must still pay gate fees – all members of your party must be signed in on the waiver forms at the gate by an adult.

MAMA Membership Card (good for 2014 season)

$30 (1st class)$5 (each additional class)

$5 for a one-day MAMA membership

Membership cards will be different colors based on how many classes in which you are registered to ride.

A MAMA/D7 membership is required if you would like to be considered for year-end awards, including 250A and Open A year-end payouts!

AMA Membership CardA valid AMA membership is REQUIRED for anyone who signs up to practice OR race!

$49/year$20 for a one-day AMA membership

Visit the AMA website to renew or apply for a new AMA membership - www.amadirectlink.com. If you apply over the internet, please print out a copy of the confirmation and bring it with you to the track until you receive your new AMA card. If you renew your card and the AMA assigns you a new member number, please be sure to let us know so you points can be combined!

RACE Fees

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure to BRING YOUR RIDER WITH YOU TO SIGNUP. This is an AMA rule that they are requiring us to strictly enforce this year!!!!!

$30 (1st class)

$25 (each additional class)

A Class Signup (250A and Open A)$40 per Class – 100% Payback

(MINIMUM 4 riders)

25+ - $40 per Class – 80% Payback (MINIMUM 4 riders) – See NOTES

Race sign up hours:Friday night (optional – check when you get to the track)Saturday – 6:30-8:30 a.m.Sunday - 6:30-8:30 a.m.(See note below regarding LATE sign up fees)

We have kiosk signup available for all those who have a valid AMA membership card! Please take advantage of this much quicker sign-up process! It not only speeds up the lines, but also gets us racing sooner!!!

A Class and 25+ signup - No Rain Checks, Points Cards OR Season Passes can be used for signup – NO rain checks will be issued for these classes – NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

SEASON PassDOES NOT include gate fees or the MAMA Membership fee.

Season Pass $420 Season Pass with ONE Practice $630

2nd Season Pass $350 2nd Season Pass with ONE Practice

$490

PLEASE NOTE Season Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please keep this in mind when purchasing a season pass!!!

SATURDAY Practice Fees

(Saturday practice is OPTIONAL- please see Notes)

$15 (1st bike)$10 (each additional bike)

IF NOT RACING:$20 (1st bike)

$15 (each additional bike) See Notes – if you sign up for

practice only, you will NOT be able to sign up using the Kiosk!

If you ride the same bike in two different classes (example: 80s and Supermini, or 60s and Mini Women) and you want to ride two practices, you must pay for two practices. Participating in Saturday practice is an OPTION to all riders. Please note that practice fees are NONREFUNDABLE!!! MAMA will make EVERY effort to run a full practice on Saturday. If the weather is questionable, please check with signup (or listen for announcements) on whether: (a) practice will go on rain or shine, (b) practice will be shortened because of weather or track conditions (in which case practice fees would be reduced), or (c) there will be NO practice because of weather and track conditions.

If you do not sign up to race, you will pay the “IF NOT RACING” practice fees outlined to the left. You are NOT required to have a MAMA membership card to practice, but you ARE required to have a valid AMA membership card – all required releases MUST STILL BE FILLED OUT before you will be allowed on the track!

LATE Sign-up Fees $10 per rider Please make every effort to sign up during the hours listed above. Late signups cause delays in getting racing started on time.

PIT PASS Fee $10 Pit vehicles are ONLY allowed at the following tracks: VMP and Tomahawk. Please see page 15 regarding Pit Vehicle Rules. Medical pit passes are available at all tracks upon request. See Security or another staff member.

TRANSPONDER Rental Fee

$15 MAMA Members$20 Non MAMA Members

MAMA uses transponders for electronic scoring. In order to race, you will need to have a transponder. A driver’s license or AMA card must be held when you rent the transponders – it will be returned when you return the transponder at the end of your race day.

RETURNED Check Fee $25

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSHOTLINE 410-375-1059

MEMBERSHIP 443-669-3007

2014 Board MembersPresident Ken Laurie

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http://www.amadirectlink.com/

Vice PresidentSecretary

Greg PerezPam Henderson

Treasurer Lisbeth LaurieHead Referee James Weaverling

UmpireUmpire

DJ JohnsonEd Porterfield

Umpire Mel MahanUmpire Broc Reeves

Membership Kim SvilandSign-up Anita BowieSign-up Laurie JacksonScorer Melanie WernigScorer Lori Mcguin

Admissions Penny JohnsonHead Flagger Rich Hutchins

SecuritySecurity

Charles SvilandGene Kaczka

TrophiesGate

ComputersEvents Coordinator

ConsultantConsultant

Carl NeackerChip JowettMike Kelley

Denise McCannDon LoganRuss Irvin

If you have any questions, please feel free to see ANY ONE of the Board members listed above. Your “neighbor” at the track is also a good source of information…the motocross family is like no other when it comes to helping each other out – so JUST ASK and someone will be glad to help you or point you in the right direction to get what you need!!!

WELCOME TO MAMA – WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE YOU HERE WITH US!!!

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OFFICIAL DUTIES AND POWERSA. Referee:

The referee of all meets shall be a member-in-good standing of the Association. The Referee shall be the principle officer of any meet and shall set as general supervisor of all affairs, but shall not attempt to carry out the duties of any other official of the meet.

The duties of the Referee shall include the following:

1. Receive all protests and render decisions thereon.2. Render all decisions on disqualification of riders, and disqualify any rider who violates any of

the rules of the meet of the Association.3. Give complete instructions on the starting rules to all riders. This shall include information

on the flags.4. Determine if scorers, timers, umpires, flagmen, etc, are ready and in place before starting

the meet.5. The Referee is also empowered to measure motor displacement of all place winners, (not an

individual motor unless protested), in any meet held under Association sanction. The Referee reserves the right to designate another person to measure motor displacement. Any rider refusing to allow his/her motor for measurement automatically disqualifies himself/herself for that day's meet.

B. Track Committee Chairman (Not filled at this time):

The duties of the Track Committee Chairman shall include the following:

1. Track Committee shall operate under the discretion of the Referee.2. Inspect the track prior to an event and recommend changes to the Referee.3. Flag off the course any disqualified riders and otherwise direct the progress of the meet with

flags as instructed by the Referee.

C. Scorer:

The duties of the Head Scorer and Assistant Scorers shall include the following:

1. Exhibit a list of all events.2. Keep a complete record of moto finishes in all events and administer points.3. Provide a scoring station at the proper place on the course.4. Ensure all necessary materials are provided for proper scoring.5. Advise the Referee when scorers are ready.

D. Sign-up

The duties of the Sign-up Coordinators shall include the following:

1. Receive all entries and check rider's membership cards.2. Maintain class entry information for use by Referee and President.

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E. Security:

The duties of Security shall include the following:

1. Security will determine off track situations and report to the Referee with these situations.2. Security may be assigned by the Referee to watch the progress of the meet and report any

refraction to the Referee.

F. Head Flagger:

The duties of the Head Flagger shall include the following:

1. The Head Flagger reports directly to the Referee.2. The Head Flagger is responsible for assuring adequate flaggers are stationed during an

event.3. Instructs the flaggers on their responsibilities.4. Stage riders for motos, position riders at starting gate. Set the gate and operate the start.

Committee personnel may assign alternate personnel to carry out these duties.

G. Gatekeeper

The duties of the Gatekeeper shall include the following:

1. Collect gate fee and signature from all that attend.2. Go through pits each day, make sure every vehicle has stickers.3. Collect Releases from front gate, make sure filled out turn into Referee by end of Sunday.4. Turn in money along with unused stickers tickets and wristbands by end of Sunday evening

to Treasurer.

H. Trophy Administrator

The duties of the Trophy Administrator shall include the following:

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MAMA BY - LAWS

All MAMA members are entitled to a copy of the by-laws should they like to review them. If you would like a copy, please see any Executive Board Member (Ken Laurie, Greg Perez, Lisbeth Laurie, Pam Henderson, or James Weaverling).

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RIDERS AND ELIGIBILITY

A. All riders in MAMA sanctioned events are required to hold a valid AMA membership. All riders that wish to be eligible for year-end awards must also be members of MAMA/D7. Only MAMA members will receive points towards year-end awards. Membership in MAMA is for the calendar year January 1st to December 31st. (You do not need to be a MAMA member if you are just signing up for practice – however, you must possess a valid AMA card – and you will NOT be eligible for year-end awards.)

1. A Member's age as of January 1st of the racing year will determine the age group for racing. A rider may move up to an older age classification when eligible, but may not return to the younger class. Rider may not run 2 different age groups.

2. To be eligible for year-end awards, a rider must ride in 2/3rds of the total amount of races for that reason in THAT particular class.

B. Parent, legal guardian or authorized adult must be present at sign-up and remain present at all times during participation in any MAMA sanctioned event. An “Authorized Adult” is any person 18 years of age or over, including the parent or legal guardian who is given the responsibility of a minor on a given day. If this person is not the parent or legal guardian, 2 notarized letters giving responsibility of the minor must be brought to sign-up (one to turn in at signup – and one to hold in case the rider needs to be transported to a medical facility). The release must be RACE and DATE specific, signed by the parent or guardian, AND NOTARIZED. Please see sample of acceptable letter, approved by the AMA, to be used when signing up a child for whom you are not the parent or legal guardian at the back of this book.

1. A NOTARIZED AUTHORIZATION (see above) SIGNED BY THE RIDER'S PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIAN IS MANDATORY FOR EACH RACE IF THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN IS NOT PRESENT.

2. Proof of ID may be required at Sign-up.

3. It is the rider's duty to enter the class in which it is legal for him/her to ride . ENTRY INTO A CLASS DOES NOT NECESSARILY MAKE A RIDER LEGAL FOR THAT CLASS. An entrant can be protested by another entrant for riding in a wrong class. Responsibility for meeting specifications rests with the individual rider. Knowingly signing up for a class in which you are not legal to ride may result in suspension of your AMA card. Check the MAMA website www.mamamx.com/news.htm to see if you or your rider advanced after the 2012 MAMA season.

If you ride a 125cc or above in the 250 or Open classes, please double check the AMA website to see if you were advanced by the AMA:

http://americanmotorcyclist.com/asp/amrace/advancement/index.asp

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http://www.mamamx.com/news.htm

http://americanmotorcyclist.com/asp/amrace/advancement/index.asp

Notice to Racers: Riders who are aware of specific errors in the results reported to AMA Racing, resulting in a mistake in their classification advancement, are encouraged to bring those specific errors to the attention of AMA Racing. In the case of erroneous results, e-mail the following information to [email protected]:Name AMA number Rider status and date advanced shown in Motocross Results Center Daytime phone number E-mail address The details of the specific error

C. No distinction of events or activities shall be made upon the basis of race, color, creed, sex or national origin. All participants in activities shall compete under the same rules and in the appropriate classes as determined herein.

D. The rider should be of sufficient size to be able to maintain safe and proper stability and control of the machine at all times. This includes stopping or other such items as it may be necessary to put one or both feet on the ground.

E. The Head Referee shall have the responsibility and final authority to change a member's classification because of his/her abilities.

F. Immediate interpretation of the rules will be made by the Referee of the meet.

G. Rider (or their parent or guardian) is responsible for proof of age at all MAMA events.

H. Absolutely no phone calls will be made to confirm authorization to sign for a rider.

FOR ANY RULES NOT COVERED ABOVE, PLEASE SEE THE 2014 AMA MOTOCROSS RULEBOOKhttp://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/asp/racing/2014/AMA_Racing_Rulebook_2014.pdf

MEET AND ENTRANT RULES

See the 2014 AMA Motocross Rulebook for all rules not listed below:

Special Note: The American Motorcyclist Association doesn't set engineering and design standards or inspect tracks used in AMA sanctioned standard events. Participants are solely responsible for their safety at AMA-sanctioned meets and should assess their own ability to negotiate each individual track or course. Participants who doubt the competence of track officials, have concerns about the safety of the course, or their own ability to negotiate the course, or are uncertain about the condition of their vehicle, or doubt the competence of fellow competitors, should not participate and should request the return of their entry fee before competitive activity begins.

A. General Rules of the Meet

1. Every club, association, organizer, rider and all other persons participating in, or connected with, any meet are bound by these rules. Recognized districts must submit any supplementary rules to the AMA for approval.

2. No stylized jumping contests will be allowed before, during or after AMA-sanctioned meets without approval from the AMA.

3. No gambling is permitted at any AMA-sanctioned meet, and it is the responsibility of the organizer and referee to strictly enforce this rule.

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http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/asp/racing/2012/AMA_Racing_Rulebook_2012.pdf

mailto:[email protected]

4. At any meet, except sidecar events, the following applies: The motorcycle must meet the class requirement for engine size. All classes need not be run in any given meet. However, all classes to be run must be listed on any advance advertisements.

5. At any meet if there are five or more entries for any class, that class must be run. If there are more than five but fewer than 12 riders in each of any two consecutive classes, these classes may be run at the same time (for separate prizes). In any advertised class with fewer than five entries, the class must be run, scored and awarded but may be combined with a similar ability or equipment class. Sidecar entries must be a minimum of six AMA members and three sidecars. Minicycles and motorcycles may not race or practice on the track or course at the same time.

6. With AMA permission, a standard meet may run in conjunction with a professional meet. At meets where spectator admission is charged, an entry fee may be charged in addition to the admission fee.

7. At meets where the organizer is supplying medical insurance for the riders, they may collect an additional fee for this service. The organizer must display at sign up a sign stating, RIDER MEDICAL INSURANCE TODAY, in 3-inch-high letters. All other meets should be recognized as not having rider medical insurance.

8. In addition to the classes described in this rule book, organizers may organize, advertise and conduct limited classes in any type of AMA competition. Limited motorcycles (as described in Section 1.2) are subject to inspection, and any deviation will result in the motorcycles being assigned to other categories or disqualified.

9. AMA Grand National-, Superbike- or Pro Expert-licensed riders aren't eligible to enter any Amateur National Championship meet.

10. A rider who earns a national number may begin using the number immediately and until the succeeding year’s event where the national number was earned.

B. Youth - General Rules of the Meet

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.

1. Youth meets must be conducted according to the rules in this rule book. Any variations aren't allowed without the written permission of AMA Racing.

2. All classes to be run at a meet must be listed in advance advertising and posted in a prominent place at the entry desk. All classes advertised must be run if there are five or more riders for that class.

3. When there are fewer than five riders per class, they may be advanced to the next higher class and scored separately. If there are more than five but fewer than 10 riders in each of two consecutive classes, the two classes may be run at the same time (for separate points and trophies).

4. Two riders may use the same motorcycle, provided they are entered in different classes (e.g., an 85cc limited motorcycle ridden in the 9-11 class and 12-13 class) and the classes aren't advertised to be run together.

C. Race Rules

1. On the day of a meet, no one except riders officially entered may ride or practice on the racing course. Riding on the course is prohibited except during events and scheduled practice sessions.

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2. The motorcycle at the starting line for the rider’s first moto is considered the qualified motorcycle for the meet in that class. Only the motorcycle that is considered the qualified motorcycle will be allowed on the track for a sighting/parade lap. In any case, a rider is not allowed to switch motorcycles after the start of sighting/parade lap.

3. A rider may use any referee approved device, such as blocks or small platforms, to raise the level of his/her feet at the start of an event so long as the device(s) are removed immediately after the start.

4. Practice or warm up is limited to the designated area identified by the organizer. Competitors riding, or allowing their motorcycles to be ridden, outside these boundaries will be excluded from the meet.

5. A rider must be ready when called to the starting area. Two minutes are allowed after the starters call to make minor repairs for mechanical issues.

6. Except in a designated mechanic's area, no adjustments, repairs or refueling may be done during a moto. A rider, however, may do such work anywhere on the course without assistance and using only parts or tools he may be carrying himself. Once an event has started, any change of motorcycle is forbidden. A rider will be disqualified from the moto for disregarding this rule.

7. A rider whose motorcycle becomes disabled before he reaches the finish line may, without assistance, push or carry the motorcycle (in the direction of the track) across the finish line to receive the checkered flag. At the referee’s discretion, the rider may be instructed to leave the track at the nearest exit point, and will be considered to have completed the event, provided he has completed at least 50 percent of the number of laps as the winner.

8. If a rider stops for any reason during an event, he/she must restart without any outside assistance. However, if a rider falls, blocking the course and endangering other riders, he/she may receive help or have his/her motorcycle pushed off the course. The referee may allow for outside assistance for 0-51cc class riders. For other minicycle class riders, the referee may allow for outside assistance when adversely muddy conditions exist. In all cases this must be done without interfering with competition. An attempt to help under any other situation will result in the rider’s disqualification.

9. A rider leaving the course must re-enter at the same point or at the first point where he/she can safely, without interfering with other riders and without gaining an advantage. A rider who fails to do so may be docked at least one finishing position for the moto at the discretion of the referee.

10. A competitor who rides in a way that endangers officials, other riders or the public will be subject to immediate disqualification from the meet by the referee.

11. When entering or leaving the pits, a rider must use designated entrance and exit lanes. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

12. The referee may decide the maximum number of riders who start any event. Starting riders will be those who qualify as a result of time trials or qualifying heats. If heat races are used, a rider must start a heat to qualify for the final event.

13. An event stopped by the referee before 60% of the race is completed (rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps) the race will be re-started from the beginning. Riders may make minor repairs and adjustments at the starting area only. Any race start or re-start will be considered an official part of the event. Therefore, any infraction will be deemed valid and ruled upon accordingly. An event stopped by the referee after 60% of the race is completed (rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps completed) the race will be considered complete and will be scored from the last completed lap scored prior to the red flag being displayed.

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14. No entrant will be eligible to enter more than four classes during a single-day meet. For meets that run more than one day, riders may enter up to six classes.

D. Additional Rules:

1. If a rider or its guests, pit crew etc. has numerous offenses within any given area of this rule book, when on or off track, the incidents can and will be combined. You are responsible for all family members and crew members. If you, any family member, or any crew member repeatedly violate any of the rules stated herein, you AND/OR that family member or crew member will be subject to the following: 1st offense of ANY rule, you will be given a verbal warning by a board member, with at least one other board member present, and will receive the punishment stated for violating that rule; 2nd offense by you, your family member, or your crew member of ANY rule, you will again be given a verbal notice, followed by a certified letter mailed to your home outlining the first two offenses; 3rd offense by you, your family member, or your crew member of ANY rule, you will be asked to leave the property for the remainder of that weekend's event. Please remember that once your wristband has been removed (which it will be in this case), and your gate fee refunded, you are considered trespassing and may be removed by law enforcement officials if you refuse to leave the property. After your removal from the track, you will receive a second certified letter at your home stating your penalty. The head referee, security, and executive board may and will impose consequences for these infractions to include up to a one year ban from any MAMA event.

2. Infractions of the rules on any day of a race weekend will be punishable by the standards set in the matrix in this document. The Rider is responsible for all his family members. All decisions are at Referees/Umpires discretion and will be deemed final.

3. The referee shall have the authority to declare a race complete after one moto when conditions warrant. Any class that is unable to complete their second moto will receive points based on their finish in the first moto only.

4. There will be NO REFUNDS after practice has started. There will be NO CASH REFUNDS! If MAMA cancels a race before practice has started on race day, a rain check will be issued with your tech slips or kiosk receipt ONLY. Season pass holders do not get race rain checks. PRACTICE FEES AND GATE FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.

5. The Rider is responsible for making sure they come to the starting line with their working MYLAPS transponder on their bike. If you do not have it, you may not be scored for that moto.All riders and spectators must have their wristbands on at all times. If you are caught without one, you will be required to purchase a new one. If you are racing, you will be required to show your wristband to the staging person before you are permitted to move to the starting line. THIS WILL BE REITERATED AT THE MANDATORY RIDERS MEETING EACH WEEK, and hopefully will become second nature so that you don't have to be reminded of the policy. You will be given one warning. We cannot allow you on the track without a wristband for insurance purposes. Your wristband is our guarantee that you have signed the release and are, therefore, insured to be on the track that day. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

6. ALL vehicles (car, truck, RV, trailer) must also have a sticker on it. This indicates that you have paid your gate fee for that particular vehicle. These stickers serve as a second check for us to guarantee that you have signed a release and are therefore insured to be spectators at the track that day. Thank you for your cooperation.

7. Friday night curfew will be 11:00 pm and Saturday night curfew is 10:00 pm. Children 17 and under must be with an adult 21 years of age or older after such time. Curfew time = Quiet time.

8. Pit riding, practicing more than the scheduled practice or entering the racetrack at a non-designated area could result in the rider facing disciplinary actions.

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9. Because MAMA is a youth organization; the Board encourages no open alcoholic containers on race day.

10. No pets are allowed past fenced in areas of the track. Pets are the owner’s responsibility please keep them on a leash and clean up after them.

11. Rules not covered in this book, refer to the 2014 AMA Motocross Rulebook.

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VIOLATION MATRIX AMA WILL BE INFORMED OF ALL VIOLATIONS

VIOLATION SATURDAY EVENTS SUNDAY EVENTSPassing on Yellow/Jumping on Yellow Warning at 1 Offense; Subsequent offenses

removed from current practiceDocked 2 finishing positions all the way to being disqualified from the event subject to the referee’s discretion.

Passing on Medic/Jumping on Medic Black flag from current practice Dock 4 finishing positions all the way to being disqualified from the event subject to the referee’s discretion.

Pit Riding Push bike for day to/from staging Push bike for dayFighting/Destruction of Property/Dumping of Gray Or Black Water

Ejected from practice and track for a minimum of 2 races at Referee's discretion

Ejected from Race and track for a minimum of 2 races at Referee's discretion

Violation of Curfew/Quiet Time - 16 yrs or younger Curfew Hours: Friday 11:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 pm Must be with an adult 21 Years or older

Friday Night violation will result in no practice for first round of practice on Saturday.

Non-riders subject to removal from track

Saturday night violation will result in warning for first time. Subsequent violator is will result in no practice following race

Non-riders subject to removal from trackUse of Foul Language No longer allowed to practice that day Warning 1st time, 2nd time disqualified from

current raceUnauthorized use of Motor Vehicles - Under age driving- Riding in back of truck- unless Authorized by Track Official

Ejected from practice for day subsequent violations ejected from track for minimum of 1 race

Ejected from racing for day subsequent violations ejected from track for minimum of 1 race

Animals All animals must be on a leash and if left outside must have adequate water and food

On Leash – 1st offense is a warning. 2nd offense owner will be asked to leave track. Abuse is subject to immediate removal from track. Animals deemed unsafe or unsociable should be left at home.

On Leash – 1st offense is a warning. 2nd offense owner will be asked to leave track. Abuse is subject to immediate removal from track. Animals deemed unsafe or unsociable should be left at home.

Alcohol No consumption of alcohol on Track or starting line. Violation of this rule is Subject to removal from track Any rider consuming alcohol will be immediately ejected From race/practice. No Board members or volunteers should consume Alcohol while an event is going on.

No consumption of alcohol on Track or starting line. Violation of this rule is subject to removal from track. Any rider consuming alcohol will be immediately ejected from race/practice. No Board members or volunteers should consume Alcohol while an event is Going on.

Parking Issues Subject to removal from track if you do not cooperate with Referee/Umpire on parking

Subject to removal from track if you do not cooperate with Referee/Umpire on parking

Taping Off Parking Spots No taping off, tape will be Removed No taping off, tape will be removedRiding/Practicing with a non-Valid Release form

Can be removed from track indefinitely Can be removed from track indefinitely

Flagging ONE flagger at a station at a time. Inattentive flaggers will be given ONE warning. If you are spoken to a second time, you will be removed WITH NO PAY. Cell phones must be OFF while you are flagging (unless an emergency and only to be used if there are NO riders on the track)!!!

ONE flagger at a station at a time. Inattentive flaggers will be given ONE warning. If you are spoken to a second time, you will be removed WITH NO PAY. Cell phones must be OFF while you are flagging (unless an emergency and only to be used if there are NO riders on the track)!!!

Failure to pay Gate Fees Subject to removal from track Subject to removal from trackToy weapons/any object that shoots any projectiles out the end of it

These are prohibited and if anyone is caught with anything you will be asked to leave immediately. Also could be subject to other disciplinary actions if it is felt warranted by the Referee/Umpire

These are prohibited and if anyone is caught with anything you will be asked to leave immediately. Also could be subject to other disciplinary actions if it is felt warranted by the Referee/Umpire

If a rider or its guests, pit crew etc. has numerous offenses within any given area of this rule book, when on or off track, the incidents can and will be combined. You are responsible for all family members and crew members. If you, any family member, or any crew member repeatedly violate any of the rules stated herein, you AND/OR that family member or crew member will be subject to the following: 1st offense of ANY rule, you will be given a verbal warning by a board member, with at least one other board member present, and will receive the punishment stated for violating that rule; 2nd offense by you, your family member, or your crew member of ANY rule, you will again be given a verbal notice, followed by a certified letter mailed to your home outlining the first two offenses; 3rd offense by you, your family member, or your crew member of ANY rule, you will be asked to leave the property for the remainder of that weekend's event. Please remember that once your wristband has been removed (which it will be in this case), and your gate fee refunded, you are considered trespassing and may be removed by law enforcement officials if you refuse to leave the property. After your removal from the track, you will receive a second certified letter at your home stating your penalty. The head referee, security, and executive board may and will impose consequences for these infractions to include banning from any MAMA event.

AMA is monitoring off track incidents as well as on track incidents

All Decisions Are At Referee’s/Umpire’s Discretion.Rider Is Responsible For All Members Of Their Families And Guests

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PIT VEHICLES

At SOME tracks, we will allow pit riding, according to the rules listed below. The decision on which tracks we are able to allow pit riding depends on the track owner. If they do not allow it, MAMA cannot allow it either.

Please see Security regarding pit vehicles and obtaining a pass to ride one:

All pit vehicles must have a Pit Pass Sticker ($10)

Riders are responsible for all members of their party while at the track.

Anyone riding a pit bike, golf cart, 4-wheeler, or a scooter, a helmet is SUGGESTED!

Insurance is highly recommended!!!!

Riders must be at least 18 years of age (ID WILL be required!)

Vehicles will be put away at DUSK

No pit bikes or other pit vehicles are allowed on the track – PERIOD!!!!! This INCLUDES during the 50cc class.

MAMA is not responsible for theft or damage to pit vehicles!

No double riders

Must be a pit bike, golf cart, four-wheeler, or scooter. If the scooter has valid tags, it’s considered a motor vehicle, not a pit vehicle, and cannot enter authorized pit vehicle areas, without prior authorized approval from the Referee or Security.

No racing of pit bikes in the pits – FIRST GEAR or 5 MPH!!!

If you abuse this privilege, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PIT PASS AND WILL NOT GET YOUR MONEY BACK!

PROTESTS, CLAIMING AND OFFENSES

For Protests and Claiming issues, see the 2014 AMA Motocross Rulebook.

A. General Information

1. By participating in or sanctioning an AMA meet, each participant and organizer acknowledges and agrees to abide by the AMA’s rules and procedures, including those related to release and waiver of liabilities and claims. In addition, riders are deemed responsible for the actions of their families and crew members. All parties involved in AMA competition are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner, respecting at all times the rights of others. Participation in AMA-sanctioned activities is a privilege, and all participants and organizers understand that violation of AMA rules and procedures can lead to forfeiture of their competition or sanctioning privileges.

2. Through its protest and appeal procedures, the AMA provides a system of administrative review in the event of disputes that are eligible for such review. The goal of the AMA’s protest and appeal procedures is to assure fair and consistent enforcement of rules and objective review of protests and appeals lodged by or against participants.

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3. Any current AMA member who has been denied the right to participate in an AMA-sanctioned meet may request reconsideration from the AMA national office using the AMA appeal process.

4. Any participant who is fined under these rules will be deemed suspended from all AMA-sanctioned activities until the fine is paid. The fined party is entitled to a receipt upon payment. Fines and other disciplinary actions levied by meet officials or by the AMA must be explained to the participant and noted in the referee report.

5. Any participant under suspension, or otherwise disciplined under these rules of competition, may be placed on probation or reinstated by the AMA.

6. Only professional video from an accredited journalist/videographer will be allowed as evidence in Protests and Appeal Hearings.

B. General Offenses And Penalties

1. This section outlines actions that are deemed to be detrimental to the sport of motorcycle competition and may result in a range of disciplinary actions.

2. Unless otherwise specifically provided for in these rules, the referee may disqualify any rider, crew member or family member from a race meet for violation of these rules, insubordination or other actions deemed in the sole discretion of the referee to be detrimental to the race meet and the sport. Such disqualification includes the loss of any rights with regard to the event in question and may result in expulsion from the meet site. In addition, the referee is empowered to levy fines of up to $50 and to recommend to the AMA that further disciplinary actions be taken. The referee may also disallow use of a motorcycle determined by the referee to be illegal under these rules.

3. Unless otherwise specifically provided for in these rules, the AMA is empowered to suspend any rider, crewmember or family member for a period of 15 days to an indefinite suspension for violation of these rules, insubordination or other actions deemed, in the sole discretion of the AMA, to be detrimental to the sport. The beginning and ending dates of any such suspension will be determined by the AMA. The minimum suspension for a second offense of a similar nature shall be six months. In addition, the AMA is empowered to levy fines of up to $500 against an individual and up to $1,000 against a organizer.

4. Any supplemental rules, regulations, instructions or procedures established by the AMA for the purpose of implementing, interpreting or enforcing these rules will be deemed to be part of the rules.

5. The following offenses are subject to disciplinary action by the referee and/or the AMA. This list is provided as guidance to competitors but doesn't restrict the AMA from invoking penalties for other actions detrimental to the sport that are not specifically contemplated herein.

a. In any way attempting to gain an unfair advantage.

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b. Falsifying one’s name, age or ability level, practicing without officially signing up, or competing or attempting to compete under false pretenses. The penalty for riding in a lower classification than entitled (e.g., an A class rider competing in the B class) shall be a fine and a suspension of up to one year.

c. Entering and competing on a machine in a class that the machine was not of the same basic design and materials of the approved model for the class entered. For example: in motocross, if a 250cc is entered in the 251cc-Open class, the rider will be disqualified from the event and may be suspended for up to one year.

d. Failing to attend mandatory riders meetings.

e. Riding in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb of others.

f. Failing to immediately respond to a black flag or other signals from officials.

g. After leaving the track during a competition, failing to re-enter at a point as close as practical to the point at which the rider left the track, and in so doing gains an unfair advantage.

h. Receiving any form of prohibited outside assistance, including, but not limited to, receiving radio transmissions while in competition.

i. Causing a race to be stopped. At the referee’s discretion, a rider judged to have caused a red flag may be excluded from restarting the event.

j. Abetting or knowingly engaging in a race in which the result is “fixed” or prearranged.

k. Giving, offering or promising, directly or indirectly, any bribe in any form to any person in an attempt to circumvent AMA rules or procedures or to otherwise gain an unfair advantage.

l. Accepting or offering to accept any bribe in any form from any person in an attempt to circumvent AMA rules or procedures or to otherwise gain an unfair advantage.

m. Wagering on the outcome of any AMA-sanctioned competition.

n. Knowingly entering or starting competition with a motorcycle that has been disqualified or is ineligible or the class entered, or competing on any machine other than the one on which the rider qualified.

o. Changing the specifications of a motorcycle that has already been admitted for competition and/or inspected.

p. Refusing to submit a machine or component (including fuel) for inspection, measurement or testing. Such refusal will result in the forfeiture of all points, prizes and rights at the race meet in question, plus a fine and one-year suspension.

q. Failing to comply with various AMA claiming rules.

r. Refusing to provide a factual statement regarding an item under appeal when requested by the AMA or a party to the appeal, or interfering in any way with the AMA’s protest and appeal procedures in order to hinder the process or influence the outcome.

s. Attacking an AMA or meet official or engaging in a fight. This includes any person and any incident anywhere on the premises prior to, during or after an AMA sanctioned

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meet. The penalty for such violations shall be a fine of up to $100 and an indefinite suspension pending review by the AMA.

t. Engaging in any unfair practice, misbehavior or action deemed by the referee or the AMA to be detrimental to the sport.

u. Conspiring with others to violate any of these rules.

C. Equipment Offenses And Penalties

1. This section deals with violations of equipment regulations. Regardless of a motorcycle passing prior inspections, compliance with all applicable equipment rules must be made at all inspections.

2. Any motorcycle found to be in violation of equipment rules may be assumed to have been in violation for the entire race meet. In permitting a motorcycle to practice and/or compete, race officials do not warrant that motorcycle’s adherence with the AMA rules. Riders are responsible for any violation of equipment rules involving their motorcycle.

3. Under the direction of the meet referee, motorcycles or components may be impounded following an event to allow for detailed or independent inspection and testing directed by the AMA.

4. Penalties

a. On the day of an event, and at the discretion of the meet referee, any or all of the following penalties may be administered:

(i) Disqualification.

(ii) Total or partial loss of points and awards/prize money from the meet.

(iii) Fine of up to $50.

(iv) Recommendation of further action by the AMA.

b. Based on review of an event and/or recommendation of the referee, the following penalties may be administered by the AMA:

(i) Disqualification.

(ii) Fine of up to $100.

(iii) Probation.

(iv) Suspension.

D. Protests

1. There are three types of protests:

a. Visual protests relate to motorcycles and components where compliance or noncompliance can be confirmed visually.

b. Technical protests relate to motorcycles and components where some type of measuring device or teardown procedure is needed to confirm compliance or noncompliance with the rules.

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2. Unless specifically excluded herein, riders may lodge protests on any matter regarding an event in which they were a participant. Such matters may include, but aren't limited to, the conformity of a machine or the eligibility of a rider.

3. Each protest must be made separately and in writing, signed by the protesting rider. Each protest must specify the violation of AMA rules or procedures that is alleged, and must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.

a. For each protest, $50 per item or component protested.

b. In addition to the protest fee(s), the following teardown fees will apply for a technical protest requiring measurement or teardown of an engine:

(i) 2-stroke: $100.

(ii) 4-stroke: $250.

(iii) An additional $100 is required for measurement of any engine that must be removed from the frame for inspection.

c. For a technical protest requiring the collection and test of a fuel sample, a $25 protest fee plus a deposit of $50 must be paid.

4. The referee (or his designee) must accept any protest that is properly made within the specified time limit and accompanied by the appropriate fee. The referee may not accept any protest that is not properly filed and accompanied by the required fee.

5. All protests must be filed within 30 minutes of the posting of results of the event in question.

6. Final determination of the timeliness of a protest will rest with the meet referee and such decision will be final to all concerned.

7. The referee will render decisions on all protests as soon as possible. If it is not possible to render an immediate decision, the referee may allow a protested rider or machine to compete under protest. In such cases, payment of all affected points and awards will be withheld pending a decision on the protest.

8. When a protest involves piston displacement or any other internal engine modification, the referee must call for an engine measurement or inspection after the meet. The protesting party must be present during the inspection, is entitled to witness the teardown, and must be informed of all measurements.

9. The referee is empowered to levy appropriate penalties shown herein as the result of a protest and subsequent investigation.

10. Once made, a protest can't be withdrawn without the permission of the referee.

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11. Any legitimate expense to which the referee may be put as the result of a protest must be paid by the protesting party, and the referee may require a deposit from the protesting party sufficient to cover such expenses. If the protest is upheld, however, such costs must be reimbursed by the protested party.

12. If a protest is decided in favor of the protesting party, the referee will refund the protest fee and teardown fee, if any, and forward a report in writing to the AMA.

13. If a protest is decided in favor of the protested party:

a. In a protest not involving teardown fees, the referee will forward the protest fee to the AMA along with a written report.

b. In a protest involving teardown fees, the referee will forward the protest fee to the AMA along with a written report and the protested party will be entitled to the teardown fees.

14. The referee may call for the inspection of any machine or component, including fuel, at any time.

15. When a protest involves fuel, the losing party must pay all laboratory costs for fuel analysis. If the protest is upheld, the protester is refunded all fees and the protested party must reimburse the AMA for all laboratory costs.

16. Protests lodged at any event, where AMA District or AMA points are paid, and not resolved at the event, shall be submitted to AMA within 72 hours of said event. In addition, the referee shall call and mail denial of protest to the protestor and submit protest funds along with copy of original protest to AMA in the same time period.

E. Appeals

1. The AMA’s process of administrative review provides two levels of appeals:

a. First Appeals: Items that may be appealed include the decision of a referee on a protest and the imposition of penalties by a referee and/or the AMA.

b. Final Appeals: Appeals against the results of a First Appeal.

2. Items which may not be appealed include:

a. Protestable items for which no protest was lodged.

b. In general, appeals can't be accepted related to matters for which no remedy is available (for instance, no appeal will be heard if the only means of remedy would be to re-run an event) or in which the AMA has already rendered a decision.

3. All appeals must be in writing, accompanied by the appropriate fee and signed by the appellant. The appeal must specifically state the date and location of the sanctioned meet, the elements of the matter being appealed and the grounds for the appeal. The appeal may be filed with the referee at the meet or submitted to: AMA Racing, 13515 Yarmouth Dr. Pickerington, OH 43147. Fax: (614) 856-1921. Accepted delivery methods are facsimile transmission, United States mail or an express delivery service of the appellant’s choice.

4. The appellant is solely responsible for timely delivery of the appeal, appeal fees and related documentation to the AMA.

5. Appeals must be received by the AMA before the close of business (5 p.m. Eastern time) on the fifth business day (Monday through Friday) after the ruling or incident under appeal.

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6. A filing fee of $250 ($500 for National events) must accompany an appeal. Filing fees will be refunded only if the appealing party prevails. Laboratory fees for fuel testing must be paid by the appealing party and will be refunded only if the appealing party prevails.

7. Both the AMA and the appealing party are responsible for producing the following within 10 working days of the decision/incident being appealed and the AMA is responsible for distributing all such information to the appellant in a timely manner:

a. Copies of all written statements that will be offered as evidence at an appeal hearing.

b. A list of all witnesses to testify during the appeal hearing.

8. As soon as practical, the AMA will review all materials submitted and take one of four initial actions:

a. Rule in favor of the appealing party, take appropriate remedial action and refund the filing fee.

b. If the matter appealed is a dispute between two parties, mediate the matter in an effort to reach an agreement between the parties, but failing to do so, convene an appeal board. (For these purposes, a “dispute” exists only if one party has filed a formal protest against the other. Having material interest in an appeal, e.g. being in a position to gain or lose money or points as a result of the outcome, doesn't constitute a dispute.)

c. Convene an appeal board.

d. Deny the appeal.

9. The time and place of hearings will be set by AMA. The appeal hearing will be convened as soon as practical and barring unforeseen delays will be held no more than 30 days after the ruling/incident being appealed.

F. Appeal Hearings

1. First and Final Appeal Board hearings may be conducted in person or by telephone conference.

2. Each appeal board will consist of three people with no material interest in the matter. Selection of the appeal board members is at the discretion of AMA, which will make every effort to assure a fair and impartial hearing.

3. AMA Racing staff or designee will serve as non-voting chairman of appeal hearings.

a. First Appeal Boards will include two members of the Off-Road Division of AMA Congress, plus one member of the AMA staff or another qualified party selected by AMA.

b. Final Appeal Boards will include three members of the Off-Road Division of AMA Congress.

c. In no case will the same person sit on both a First and Final Appeal Board considering the same situation.

d. If it is impractical to constitute a First or Final Appeal Board as outlined above, alternate Appeal Board members may be appointed subject to the approval of the chairman of AMA Congress.

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4. No evidence or other information will be given to the Appeal Board members in advance of the hearing, and the AMA won't announce the composition of the Appeal Board in advance of the hearing. Any effort by any party to unfairly influence a member of an Appeal Board may result in disciplinary action. For these purposes, any effort to discuss the matter under appeal prior to the hearing will be considered an attempt at influencing the Appeal Board member. It is the responsibility of all Appeal Board members to immediately report any such attempt at “tampering” to AMA.

5. The AMA will confirm the time and place of all hearings in writing to the appealing rider and to the parties to any original protest. Such notice is to be made at least 10 days before the hearing (five days for Final Appeals) unless the appealing party agrees to shorter notice. Formal written notice will be deemed to have been given when mailed to the appealing party at the most recent address provided to the AMA. The AMA will make every effort to verbally confirm the time and place of the hearing.

6. Availability for the hearing will be the responsibility of the involved parties. If the appealing party fails to participate, the Appeal Board may go forward with the hearing. In the event of a documentable emergency on the part of the appealing rider, the hearing may be delayed at the discretion of the AMA.

7. The appeal hearing will be informal and formal rules of evidence will not apply. The following guidelines for conduct will, however, be enforced:

a. The chairman and members of the Appeal Board may at any time ask any questions they deem appropriate.

b. All parties involved in the appeal will be expected to provide full cooperation to the members of the Appeal Board in establishing pertinent facts and gathering information.

c. All comments from parties involved in a dispute will be to the Appeal Board members. No debate between disputing parties will be allowed.

d. The appeal hearing will be a closed meeting with attendance restricted to the following: The chairman, the members of the Appeal Board, the party or parties directly involved in the appeal and their witnesses. Subject to the approval of the chairman, nonparticipating observers may also be admitted.

e. Any party to a matter under appeal may request a written statement from any AMA official or member believed to have relevant information. Refusal by any AMA official or member to provide a statement or testimony when requested may result in disciplinary action as provided for in these rules.

f. Any party who fails to comply with these guidelines for conduct will be asked to leave the meeting and may be subject to disciplinary action.

8. The following order of business will be followed at appeal hearings:

a. Introductions and summary of matter under appeal.

b. Presentation of written and oral testimony, with the party in a “defense” posture presenting its evidence last.

c. Questions from the chairman and Appeal Board members.

d. Closing statements, again with the party in a defensive posture going last.

e. After all evidence has been presented, the Appeal Board will go into executive session to consider its decision. The chairman may, upon the request of at least two

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members of the Appeal Board, be present as a consultant to this process. During its executive session, the Appeal Board may, upon the request of at least two of its members, recall parties or witnesses for follow-up questions.

f. It is the responsibility of the Appeal Board to rule on the matter at hand within the context of existing AMA rules and regulations. Appeal Boards are encouraged to make recommendations regarding such rules and regulations but have no power whatsoever to waive or modify AMA rules.

g. Any recommendation from an Appeal Board that involves any type of disciplinary action involving a third party, for instance an AMA District, organizer or affiliate organizer or club, is subject to review by the AMA Board of Directors or staff as called for under the AMA Code of Regulations.

h. Decisions of the Appeal Board will be by simple majority. An Appeal Board (First or Final) can rule in favor of or against the Appealing Party. They may choose to uphold or modify any penalties levied within the guidelines of the AMA Racing rule book.

i. Upon reaching a decision, the Appeal Board will inform the chairman, who will assist in drafting the board’s formal statement.

j. Upon completion of the Appeal Board’s formal statement, the appeal hearing will be reconvened and the chairman will read the statement.

k. The hearing will be adjourned.

9. If the Appeal Board members don't feel they can make a decision based on the evidence available at the appeal hearing, they will have up to seven days to conduct further investigations and reach their decision. If no decision has been reached within seven days of the appeal hearing, the Appeal Board will be dismissed. At that point, the AMA must either mediate a resolution to the appeal or convene a new Appeal Board.

10. The AMA will reimburse actual expenses incurred by members of the Appeal Board. Parties and witnesses will not be entitled to any such reimbursement.

11. If an appeal is upheld, the appealing party will be refunded their filing fee(s). If an appeal is denied, the fees will be retained by the AMA to defray costs.

12. While appealing a suspension, a rider may continue to compete in AMA events. However, this privilege may be denied at the sole discretion of AMA if the suspension is related to an offense involving drugs or alcohol, for riding in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb of others or for fighting.

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13. The participants to a First Appeal agree that the determination of the Appeal Board is appealable only to an AMA Final Appeal Board. The participants to a Final Appeal agree that the determination of the Appeal Board is final, binding, and not appealable to the AMA or any court. The participants to any protest or appeal further agree that the protest and appeal procedures provided herein by the AMA are the exclusive method for the resolution of any disputes and renounce the right to pursue recourse to any arbitrator, court or other tribunal not provided for in these rules. Any attempt to do so may result in disciplinary action being imposed by the AMA. Said disciplinary action may include the permanent suspension of the appellant’s AMA membership and all privileges related to that membership, including but not limited to the privilege of participating in AMA sanctioned competition.

14. Publication of protests, appeals, and the interim and final results of said protests and appeals—in news releases, in American Motorcyclist magazine and other publications, on the Internet and through any other media—is expressly agreed to by the participants to any protest or appeal. The participants further agree that they shall not bring a cause of action against AMA, its directors, trustees, officers, employees, Congress Delegates, agents and assigns as a result of such publication.

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EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment Standards

See the 2014 AMA Motocross Rulebook, pg. 10, Section C.

B. Competition Apparel

1. Protective pants made of leather or other durable material and long sleeve jerseys must be worn.

2. When a riding jersey or other apparel is used for rider identification, it is recommended that an 8-inch-high number be on the back, and the number be of contrasting colors. Boots must be worn in all meets. They must be at least 8-inches high with any combination of laces, buckles or zippers, or specially designed and constructed for leg and foot protection.

3. It is recommended that riders use the available protective equipment (i.e. gloves, chest protector, neck brace and knee braces) to help protect against the possibility of injury.

4. All riders must utilize a shatterproof face shield or shatterproof goggles.

5. Wearing of Helmets: It is mandatory for all participants taking part in practice and competition to wear a full face protective helmet. The helmet must be properly fastened, be of a good fit, and be in good condition. The helmet must have a chin strap type ‘retention system’. The helmet must conform to one of the following recognized standards and have a label affixed certifying its approval:

USA: Snell M2010 or DOT FMVSS 218

6. MAMA uses MYLAPS transponders for electronic scoring. In order to be scored for your moto, you will need to have a transponder. Transponders must be on each rider’s bike. If you ride more than one bike, please be sure to switch your transponder to the correct bike before your moto. You cannot run more than one transponder PER RIDER. Hand-scoring is for backup purposes only. If you do not have a transponder or it is not working properly during your first moto, there will be a note next to your name on the posted results for that moto. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK YOUR RESULTS AND TO SEE IF THERE IS A NOTATION ABOUT YOUR TRANSPONDER!!! PLEASE come see scoring and we will gladly check your transponder for you. If there’s an issue with your transponder, we are happy to swap it out for a working one, but YOU HAVE TO MAKE THE EFFORT to let us know this information. ONE rider not having a working transponder can cause MAJOR issues for scoring the entire moto. If we make a note regarding a non-working transponder after the first moto and the rider makes no effort to correct this, you may not be scored for the second moto. We will be keeping track of those riders that have transponder issues. If you repeatedly do not use a transponder, or make no effort to have yours checked for problems, you will no longer be scored for your motos, nor will you be eligible for contests which award prizes for fastest lap times. Transponders can be purchased at http://www.mxtransponder.com or you can rent one from MAMA with an AMA card or Driver’s License being held until the transponder is returned at the end of your race day. Transponder rental fee is $15 for MAMA members and $20 for non MAMA members. These are the SAME transponders being used at the Loretta Lynn’s Regional qualifiers and the Amateur National, as well as the Mini O’s in Florida, and a lot of other major national events. Please make it a habit to wear a working transponder – if you go to these big events and ride your motos without it, you just wasted a whole lot of money because you will NOT be scored there.

RIDER CLASSIFICATION

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A. Combined classes will be scored and trophied separately and may at the sole discretion of the Referee be staggered.

B. Class breakdown will be determined on race day by MAMA officials.

C. Advancement points will accumulate in each class separately.

D. No more than one (1) rider classification will be permitted in the 250 and Open classes. However, in the youth classes, riders may hold different classifications. MAMA allows a rider to drop back one class when advancing to the next bike size (i.e. you can be a 60B rider and an 80C rider). In the case of the 50cc classes, a rider may be eligible to drop back 2 classes (if you ride 50A, you may ride 60C) because the rider is going from a non-shift bike to a clutch.

E. Any rider advancing on a larger wheel size must also advance on the smaller wheel bike. However, those advancing on a smaller wheel size will not be forced to advance on the larger wheel size.

F. Any rider advancing from 80 9-11 to 80 12-15 must advance to the same classification (i.e. A/B/C). No 150s are allowed in the 80 9-11 class. In the 80 12-15 classes, 150s may ONLY be ridden in the A or B class – NO 150s allowed in C class. In the Mini Women Open and Support classes, a rider must be 12 to ride a 150.

G. The D Class is a beginner class and you must be a beginner rider. You also must have a 1 on your AMA Card. If you have previously raced in the C class with any other AMA-sanctioned organization, you are not allowed to sign up for the D Class. Once you race C class, AMA classifies you as a C rider. It isn't a place to plan on winning a championship. No Sandbagging: If it is determined by MAMA staff or the event Referee that you were a more advanced rider than you thought, you will be immediately advanced. This decision is at the sole discretion of the Head Referee.

NUMBER PLATE COLORS

It is recommended that number plate colors be as follows:

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A CLASS WHITE PLATE BLACK NUMBERS

B CLASS YELLOW PLATE BLACK NUMBERS

RIDER PERFORMANCE VALUE (RPV)

* Please reference the 2014 AMA Motocross Rulebook for RPV points table

MAMA will be using the same system that AMA uses for determining whether a rider should advance from one class to another. This is called Rider Performance Value. RPV Advancements will take place after the 3rd completed race and end after the 7th completed race, subject to change if any races are cancelled.

In general, Rider Performance Value of 15 or higher will require an individual to advance to the next level. C to B or B to A. RPV is calculated using the AMA approved RPV point table. All points are added up and then divided by the number of races a rider scored points in. This will provide the RPV. After a rider has completed 3 events in the calendar year, they are eligible to be advanced if their RPV is 15 or higher.

1. No rider in the Open or 250 class will be required to advance during the year. However, if a rider is determined to have knowingly ridden in the wrong class, you can be advanced to the next level. See Rider Classification, Section G regarding advancement of Open D riders.

2. All other classes that are advancement classes (50 Oil A/B; 50 A/B; 60 A/B/C; 80 9-11 A/B/C; 80 12-15 A/B/C; Mini-Women Open/Support; Women Open/Support; Senior Open/Support/Novice; and Super Senior Open/Support/Novice) will have their RPV calculated after they have participated in 3 events in that class. At that time it will be determined whether the rider should advance. This process will continue until the 7th race of the year.

3. Seniors, Super Seniors, and Women will be placed in the appropriate class based on their AMA classification. However, if they do not have an AMA classification, they will be placed based on their RPV from last year: 15 and up to Open, 11-14 to Support and 10 and below to Novice. If you are a new rider, or do not have an AMA classification and did not race with MAMA last year, you may choose which class to enter. However, you will not be allowed to move backwards once you have selected a class.

4. Three or more riders will constitute a class for the purpose of advancement points. Two riders are required for one trophy and plate points. No riders may be moved to a higher class to form the class.

5. A rider must attend a minimum of 10 races in their class or a combined total of 10 races in the lower class and the equivalent advancement class to be considered for year-end awards. Example – 80’s 9-11 A, B or C. As long as you run 10 races in that 80 9-11 class your classification does not matter. The final championship positions will be determined from among the eligible riders who participate in the 2/3rds (or 10 races) MAMA events. If an event is cancelled, it will be treated as a “non-event”. Specifically, it may not be used in any manner to determine a rider’s point standings. Tie breakers will be determined by the number of first place finishes followed, by the number of seconds, thirds, and so on until the tie is broken. All motos will be used to calculate the number of first place finishes for tie breakers.

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POINTS SYSTEM SCHEDULE

MAMA Points are awarded on a PER MOTO BASIS in the following manner:

1st 50 11th 30 21st 20 31st 102nd 47 12th 29 22nd 19 32nd 93rd 44 13th 28 23rd 18 33rd 84th 41 14th 27 24th 17 34th 75th 39 15th 26 25th 16 35th 66th 37 16th 25 26th 15 36th 57th 35 17th 24 27th 14 37th 48th 33 18th 23 28th 13 38th 39th 32 19th 22 29th 12 39th 2

10th 31 20th 21 30th 11 40th 1

TROPHY AND POINTS CARD PAYOUT SCHEDULE

Number of Riders

Number of Trophies

1-3 14-6 27-9 3

10-12 413-15 516-18 619-21 722-24 825-27 928-40 10

One trophy for every 3 riders, up to 10 trophies only. You can also choose to get “MAMA Bucks” instead of a trophy. Please see below on how to obtain and use your MAMA bucks:Once you have received your MAMA Bucks card, you can cash them in with any of the regular MAMA vendors, or they can be used for gate fee, race or practice signup fees, t-shirt purchases, or for your banquet tickets at the end of the year. You will need to be on the final result list to receive MAMA Bucks. All MAMA Bucks issued during the 2014 race season EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2014!!!!!

All 50-class riders who do not qualify for a trophy will receive a participation award!! Plaques may be substituted for trophies at our away tracks! All trophies available on race day only unless you make other arrangements with the trophy administrator.

A rider who completed fewer than half the number of laps of the winning rider, or didn’t take the checkered flag (DNF) receives points corresponding to the total number of riders entered in the class with a minimum of 20 points. A rider who didn't complete one lap (DNS) will receive a score equal tothe total number of riders plus 30 points. Riders that did not finish or didn’t complete one lap will be shown on the score sheet as a DNF and DNS. No riders will be allowed to make up lost laps after the checkered flag. Race results that have a DNF or a DNS overall finish are NOT to be used for purposes of calculating a rider’s advancement RPV.

DSQ - "Disqualified" - Does not count for determination of the number of riders in the class for point calculation or trophy package. No points will be received by a rider who has been disqualified. Points will not be awarded when a rider has a DNF, DNS, or DSQ finish in their moto.

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OFFICIAL FLAGS

Green - Start of the race; Race is a GO.White* - One lap to go to finish. This is a courtesy flag and

may not always be given.Yellow - Caution danger on track. Caution must be taken

and NO PASSING OR JUMPING is allowed until hazard is passed. MAINTAIN POSITION.

Red - Race is stopped; report to starting line at once.Black - Individual rider shall stop and report to the

Referee at onceRed Cross - Caution – danger on track. Indicates that

medical assistance is needed or is on the track. SLOW DOWN AND MAINTAIN POSITION WITH NO PASSING OR JUMPING ALLOWED IN THIS AREA. WATCH FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND DOWNED RIDERS.

Checkered - Finish; end of race. Please note that since MAMA uses Trackside transponder scoring, the finish will be determined AT THE TRACKSIDE CABLE, which may or may not be EXACTLY where the finish-line flagger is positioned. We will make every effort to make it clear WHERE the cable is buried so you will know where the actual finish line is.

*White Flag is a courtesy flag and may not always be given

****** Always race to the checkered flag!!!!******

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2014 MAMA CLASS STRUCTURE

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2014 MAMA 50 LIMITED CLASS STRUCTURE

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Manufacturer COBRA COBRA COBRA HONDA KTM KTM KTM Yamaha Yamaha

Model P3 OIL CX50JR CX50SR CRF5050 SX Mini 50 SX 50 SXS PW50 TTR50

Wheelbase 36 in. 39 in. 35.98 in.40.63 in.

40.63 in. 33.7 in. 36.4 in.

Front Wheel size 10 in. 10 in. 12 in. 10 in. 10 in. 12 in. 12 in 10 in. 10 in.Rear Wheel size 10 in. 10 in. 10 in. 10 in. 10 in. 10 in. 10 in. 10 in. 10 in.

CLASS50 A/B 4-8 * YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 50 Oil A/B 4-8* YES YES YES50 Multispeed 4-8 YES YES YES50 PW Sahft 4-6 YES

* This is an advancing class and will follow advancment rules set by MAMA

APPROVED 2014 AMA Racing Limited Class Minicycles & Motorcycles

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TRACK INFO

Friday Night 11:00 pm Curfew - Saturday Night 10:00 pm Curfew at all tracks!!!Please be responsible! As a courtesy to other members, please know where your children are after dark!

Showers at ANY of our tracks are not to be used to clean gear!

Sportsmanlike conduct is required at all times!

PLEASE pick up trash that you might find even if it is not yours! Thank You!!!

PARKING IS LIMITED - PLEASE ONLY TAKE WHAT YOU NEEDNO ROPING OFF - TAPE WILL BE REMOVED. IF YOU SEE PARKING THAT IS MARKED “BOARD”, PLEASE DO NOT PARK THERE – YOU WILL BE ASKED TO MOVE. BOARD MEMBERS NEED TO BE IN AREAS CLOSE TO THE SIGNUP BUILDING OR TO THE TRACK, DEPENDING ON THEIR ASSIGNED DUTIES.

(For detailed directions, please check each track’s website)

BUDDS CREEK MX PARK - BUDDS CREEK, MD 27963 Budds Creek Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659

www.buddscreek.com

NO pit vehicles or bicycles permitted at Budds Creek!

Take 301 South to Rt. 234 and make a left. Go 7 miles on Rt. 234 and turn right at Potomac Speedway sign to entrance of track. Oval track area and Hare Scramble Track are off-limits at Budds! At Budds Creek, everyone must park inside the fenced area until it's FULL before parking outside fenced area! If there is a stock car race that same weekend, you may not be able to park outside the fence until Sunday. PLEASE REMEMBER TO COMPLY WITH THIS SO THAT YOU ARE NOT ASKED TO MOVE!

SPEED CITI MOTORSPORTS – SEAFORD, DE22378 Coverdale Road, Seaford, DE 19973

www.speedciti.com

See Speed Citi’s website for directions and more information about Pit Vehicles and Bicycles

VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK - PETERSBURG, VA 8018 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803

www.vmpdrag.com/Motocross.html

Pit Vehicles and Bicycles are allowed at VMP

Take Interstate 95 South to I-85 Exit 6869/I-95 Exit 51. Bear right onto I-85 (US 460). At I-85 Exit 63 bear left onto US 1 South. Follow to 8018 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg, VA 23803. For best directions use www.mapquest.com and put in your address and the above address for Virginia Motorsports or go to their website and use the door to door directions at the bottom of the page.

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http://www.vmpdrag.com/Motocross.html

http://www.speedciti.com/

http://www.buddscreek.com/

TOMAHAWK MX PARK - HEDGESVILLE, WV 863 Tomahawk Run Road, Hedgeville, WV 25427

www.tomahawkmx.com

Pit Vehicles and Bicycles are allowed at Tomahawk

Tomahawk MX is located just on the outskirts of Martinsburg, WV in the town of Hedgesville, WV. Interstate 81 to exit 16W/Rt.9 towards Hedgesville/Berkeley Springs. Follow Rt. 9 about 6 miles, then turn left onto Back Creek Valley Rd. (just past Tomahawk Elementary and Church). Follow Back Creek Valley Rd. for about 2.5 miles. Make right onto Tomahawk Run Rd. (immediately after green house and just before Tomahawk store). Tomahawk MX will be about 1.5 miles at bottom of hill on right (second driveway).

BLUE DIAMOND MX PARK - NEW CASTLE, DE765 Hamburg Road, New Castle, DE 190720

www.bdmxpark.com/

NO Pit Vehicles or Bicycles allowed at Blue Diamond

From The South (I-95 North): From I-95, take Exit 4A in Delaware (Route 1 South - Christiana Mall Exit).

Take Route 1 South for approx. 4 miles.Exit left at 156B (Route 13 - North Wilmington).

Merge onto Route 13 North.Turn right at first traffic light.

Blue Diamond MX entrance is on the left!

From the North (I-95/New Jersey Turnpike): From the Delaware Memorial Bridge, stay on I-295.

Merge right onto Route 13 South.Stay on Route 13 South for 7.0 miles. (You will pass New Castle Airport).

Make a left at Hamburg Road. (LOCATED BEFORE ROUTE 1 UNDERPASS. BP AND VALERO GAS STATIONS AT INTERSECTION.)

Make your first left into Blue Diamond MX!!

PAGODA MOTORCYCLE CLUB441 Red Lane Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508

www.pagodamc.org

NO Pit Vehicles allowed BUT Bicycles are allowed at Pagoda

Take 695 East to 83N (Timonium/York PA); take exit 19 for PA-462 W;merge onto N. Hills Road; turn right onto US 30E; continue straight onto US 222N;

continue onto US 422E; take exit onto 422E towards Pottstown; turn right ontoRed Lane Road; track will be on the left.

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http://www.pagodamc.org/

http://www.bdmxpark.com/

http://www.tomahawkmx.com/

HAPPY RAMBLERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB4340 Hanover Rd. (RT 116), Hanover, PA 17331-8907

www.happyramblers.org

NO Pit Vehicles allowed BUT Bicycles are allowed at Happy Ramblers

Located just 5 miles west of Hanover PA: From US-15; Take the PA-97 exit towards Baltimore Street .02 miles; Turn onto PA-97 S/Baltimore Pike go 2.3 miles; Turn left onto 2 Taverns Road go 2.6 miles; Continue onto Locust street .3 miles; Continue onto Maple Street .2 miles; Turn right onto PA-116 E/E Hanover Street - Track is 2.7 miles on left.

See Happy Rambler’s website for more directions.

Actiontown—Dillwyn VA257 Sprouse Lane, Dillwyn, VA 23936

http://www.birchcreekmotorsports.com/actiontown.html

NO Pit Vehicles allowed at Actiontown

FROM RICHMOND: From RT. 288 west bypass go US 60 West approximately 50 miles to US 15/US 60 traffic light, turn north (right) 1 mile to light turn left Rt. 20, Track is 2 miles on left watch for signs.

FROM DANVILLE: US 29 North to Lynchburg turn East (right) on US 460 to Appomattox, right at 2nd exit, turn left on Rt.24 North to intersection of US 60 follow 60 approximately 10 miles to US 15/US 60 traffic light turn left on US 15 1 mile to light, turn left on Rt.20. Track is 2 miles on left watch for signs.

FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE: From I-64 exit 122 go south on Rt. 20 for approximately 30 miles, watch for signs. Track is on your right 2 miles north of Dillwyn. If you get to the Buckingham County Correction Facility on right you have gone past track entrance 200 yards.

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http://www.happyramblers.org/

2014 MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE

Race# Date Track1 Saturday March 22 Practice/Race

Sunday March 23 RaceBudds Creek MX Parkwww.buddscreek.com

D7 Fun Day

Saturday April 5Sunday April 6

Blue Diamond MX Parkwww.bdmxpark.com

2 Saturday April 12 Practice/RaceSunday April 13 Race

Speed Citi Motorsportswww.speedciti.com

3 Saturday April 19 Practice/RaceSunday April 20 Race


4 Saturday May 10 Practice/RaceSunday May 11 Race

Tomahawk MX Parkwww.tomahawkmx.com

5 Saturday May 17 Practice/RaceSunday May 18 Race

Happy Ramblers Motorcycle Clubwww.happyramblers.org

6 Saturday May 31 Practice/RaceSunday June 1 Race


7 Saturday June 14 Practice/RaceSunday June 15 Race

Blue Diamond MX Parkwww.bdmxpark.com

8 Saturday July 28 Practice/RaceSunday July 29 Race

Virginia Motorsports Parkwww.vmpdrag.com/Motocross.html

9 Saturday July 19 Practice/RaceSunday July 20 Race


10 Saturday Aug 16 Practice/RaceSunday Aug 17 Race

Pagoda Motorcycle Clubwww.pagodamc.org

11 Saturday Aug 23 Practice/RaceSunday Aug 24 Race

Virginia Motorsports Parkwww.vmpdrag.com/Motocross.html

12 Saturday Sept 13 Practice/RaceSunday Sept 14 Race

Budds Creek MX Parkwww.buddscreek.com

13 Saturday Sept 27 Practice/RaceSunday Sept 28 Race

Budds Creek MX Parkwww.buddscreek.com

14 Saturday Oct 18 Practice/RaceSunday Oct 19 Race

Actiontown USA MX Parkwww.birchcreekmotorsports.com/actiontown.html

15 Saturday Oct 25 Practice/RaceSunday Oct 26 Race

Tomahawk MX Parkwww.tomahawkmx.com

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http://www.pagodamc.org/





http://www.happyramblers.org/






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[insert RIDER name] is covered by the following medical insurance:[Name of insurance companyAddress of insurance companyPHONE number of insurance companyName of insured partyInsurance ID #] [insert RIDER name has the following allergies or other special conditions:[insert any allergies, especially those to medications, or any other medical conditions the medical

personnel should be aware of such as asthma, diabetes, etc.]

Signature of Parent

SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED to before me on this _____ day of _________, 2014. Notary Public

My commission expires:

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