MX Rules

I. PURPOSE

To establish rules for competitors and members to follow and to abide by.

II. MEMBERSHIP

A. Membership with MXHA is limited to Moto-Cross Hawthorne Association and WNDTRA membership is limited to Western Nevada Dirt Track Racing Association.

B. Each member association shall furnish representatives to their association Committee meetings and provide the name, address, and phone number of a reliable contact.

III. AUTHORITY

A. The MXHA and WNDTRA associations have overall authority to make decisions, which are fully binding on all members and member associations at all events.

B. Each member chapter has one vote on issues. There will be no proxy votes or representatives.

IV. OFFICERS

Official spokespersons for the purpose of outside communications for the organization will be appointed by association members via majority vote.

Duties of the Spokesperson: Spokesperson will be the point of contact for whatever matters need resolution during the year. This process will not be used for making or changing rules.

C. The secretary will be the MXHA and WNDTRA record keeper.  The Secretary will send out communications regarding race entry forms, race results, notices regarding associations being out of order according to the rules, etc.

V. MEETINGS

A. Time and place for the next meeting shall be established before adjournment of the current meeting.

B. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed in meetings, and all members are expected to act professionally and cordially at meetings.

VI. RIDER CLASSIFICATION

 A. An unclassified rider at  events will be classified by the presiding members of the organization. If the members cannot reach a decision, the rider in question will be placed in the EXPERT class. Should it become apparent that the rider has been improperly classified, the rider may be moved up or down. Points will not be scored for the rider’s first moto. When a rider is moved up a class at an event, the first moto will be the average of the following four. When the decimal point is .5 and above, the finish position will be rounded up. If it is .4 it will be rounded down.

B. All riders will ride the class designated by the club designation. The rider class will be verified before the beginning of the race event with the organization.

C. Classes will be designated as:

Pee Wee Class

Will be decided at the meeting before the event or the day of the event.

Novice Class

Novice

Plus 50 Novice Class (50 to 59 years)

Plus 60 Novice Class (60 years and older)

Plus 70 Novice Class (70 years and older)

Amateur Class

Amateur

Plus 50 Amateur Class (50-59 years)

Plus 60 Amateur Class (60 years and older)

Plus 70 Amateur Class (70 years and older)

Pro and Expert Class

Open Pro Class (money or no money to be decided upon by the members of the association and majority vote of members)

Plus 50 Expert Class (50-59 years)

Plus 60 Expert Class (60 years and older)

Plus 70 Expert Class (70 years and older)

Plus 50 Pro Class

 D. All Plus 50 classes will be limited to riders 50 years and older. This plus 50 classification/term is determined by age and not ability. A rider’s age shall be determined by their birthday reached prior to the end of the racing season. Plus 50 classes will be Novice, Amateur, Expert and Pro. The Plus 50 class has the option of riding in the regular class, example: Plus 50 Expert could by choice ride in the Expert class.

All Plus 60 classes will be limited to riders 60 years and older. A rider’s age shall be determined by their birthday reached prior to the end of the racing season. This Plus 60 classification/term is determined by age and not ability. Plus 60 classes will be Novice, Amateur and Expert. The Plus 60 class has the option of riding in the regular or Plus 50 classes.

All Plus 70 classes will be limited to riders 70 years and older. A rider’s age shall be determined by their birthday reached prior to the end of the racing season. This Plus 70 classification term is determined by age and not ability. Plus 70 classes will be Novice, Amateur and Expert. The Plus 70 class has the option of riding in the regular class, plus 50, or plus 60 classes,

E. Average scoring and placing of riders will determine if a rider should be moved up based on how many riders they have beaten in all motos ridden, or move down based on how many riders beat them. The move ups or down will be forwarded to the association board of directors for approval or disapproval. The approval or disapproval will then be forwarded to the secretary and registration gate keepers. These actions will be taken before the start of the next race. When a rider is informed he is signed up in the wrong class, they will not be allowed to compete in that class. When a rider is moved by the scoring system to a higher class and the board says yes, he is moved up, he stays there for at least that year before he can move back down.

 F. If a rider wishes to drop down a class they must do so by obtaining approval from a minimum of six (6) different club representatives. If a rider moves himself up a class, he must obtain approval to move back down.

G. If a rider leaves the Association for any period of time, he returns to the same class he left, or obtains approval to move down.

VII. NUMBER SYSTEM

 A. Numbers will be carried on three number plates (front, left, and right sides).

B. Numbers will be correct unless otherwise approved by the association or the rider will be docked a lap for ever lap ridden. Laps will not be counted.

VIII. SCORING SYSTEM

 A. A rider must begin his moto or he will be given a did not start (DNS) and no laps will be counted for that moto. If a rider starts, but fails to complete one lap, he must inform the lap checkers that he didn't finish and he will receive a (DNF).,

B. If there are too many riders in a class for the starting gate or track conditions to handle safely (decision will be made by the association officers), there will be a double gate start with separate divisions, with equal trophy and payback points for each gate. Gate starting position will be determined by association directors.

C. If a class is less than six it may be combined with another class,

D. In case of a tie, the last moto will be the tiebreaker.

E. Thirty (30) percent trophy award to all classes, except Pee Wee's and they may all receive trophies.

J. The trophy presentation will be determined at each event.

K. Time posting of race scores will be determined by the ability of the lap counters ability and time to complete, but all scores will be available within ten (10) days of the event.

 Protests

 1. Protests (lodged only by riders in the same moto - nothing else will be considered) shall be lodged with the Association board of directors immediately after knowledge of points and finishing position. The protest must be in writing and lodged within one hour after completion of the moto in question if it is because of sportsmanship.

2. Board of directors decisions will be final with regard to verifying rider age, scoring discrepancies, track and equipment safety, and other decisions requiring the attention of the board of directors.

 Exiting and Entering Track

A. If a rider leaves the track, they must safely re-enter as close to the point of exit without improving his position. A one-lap penalty will be imposed if a rider improves his position.

B. Changing motorcycles during a moto will be cause for disqualification. Scorekeepers must be notified of number changes when changing motorcycles during the race event.

C. An ambulance or qualified paramedic/EMT with the proper equipment is mandatory at all MXHA events, and they will be at the track before practice can begin.

D. A standard white flag only  will signify last lap.

E. A rider who passes or jumps on a yellow flag will be docked a lap for that moto.

F. .P. A standard set of caution flagger rules will be explained and utilized at each event.

G. When a rider moves into a new age group he has the right to ride that class for one year without any move ups. Example 49-year-old Amateur moves into 50+ Amateur Class he has one-year grace period without any move ups.

H. If a rider is ever found out to have sandbagged and dropped down at a race event, he must return any and all trophies in new condition before he is allowed to enter another MXHA event.

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