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1 2021 RULEBOOK2021 AMA Racing Rules Governing Pro/Am, Standard, ATV and Youth Competition An exclusive service to members of the American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association takes pride in its long record of achievement as the world s largest sanctioning body for the sport of motorcycle competition. Since 1924 the objectives of the Association have been the same: to foster strong and fair competition, to provide reasonable guidelines for the various types of competition, and to provide an impartial competition program. The rules of competition are intended only as a guide for the conduct of the sport pursuant to uniform rules. Rules related to safety are made to make everyone concerned with safety. However, the AMA neither warrants safety if the rules are followed nor compliance with the enforcement of the rules.

2 Moreover, each participant in competition has the responsibility to assess the safety aspects of facilities and conditions and must assume the risk of competition. Recognized and non-recognized districts, and organizations within a district, must submit any temporary or locally appropriate supplemental regulations for approval by the AMA Racing Department. Supplemental regulations may not be in conflict with national rules. In the event of a protest or appeal, the judgment will be based on information contained in the AMA national rules. Contact the AMA at (800) 262-5646 for the address of your district office. The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities (including all AMA-sanctioned events) on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.

3 HOW TO USE THESE RULES These rules are to be used for all types of AMA-sanctioned Amateur and Youth competition. These rules should be used in the following manner: 1. Become familiar with the definitions found in the glossary. 2. Know who may ride and how to determine their proper classification, which is found in each discipline chapter. 3. Equipment standards are listed in each discipline chapter and only apply to that chapter. 4. Chapter 1 begins with the rules that apply to Motocross followed by chapters for Off-road, and Track Racing . Special rules that pertain to each specific type of competition are listed in the appropriate chapter. A special rule takes precedence over the general rule when they differ. Example: The special rules for Observed Trials found in Section of Chapter 2 are to be used with, and in addition to, the general rules at the beginning of the same chapter.

4 5. The youth rules are specific to each chapter and can be found in the proper sections of each chapter. 6. Each chapter has a section pertaining to ATVs and is to be used in addition to specific discipline rules where applicable. 7. Protest or appeal procedures are in Chapter 4. 8. Chapter 5 contains the appendices. 9. Any reference to a motorcycle also includes a supermini and minicycle unless noted otherwise. 10. New or changed rules will be in bold and italicized. Items that are indicated with a strikethrough are no longer valid. 11. The 2021 rules are in effect as of Jan. 1, 2021. The electronic version on AMA website supersedes printed copy. Revisions or clarifications will be reflected in the 2021 Revisions Chart on pg. 3. General questions regarding the rule book should be directed to 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING: Motor vehicle mishaps, in competition or otherwise, can result in injury or death.

5 Minors without parental consent or supervision should never use motor vehicles. Contents Page Chapter 1 Motocross ---------------------------------------- --- 5 Motocross Riders and Eligibility ---------------- 6 Motocross Equipment ---------------------------- 17 Motocross Meets ----------------------------------- 30 ATV Motocross Meets ---------------------------- 42 Motocross Pro-Am Meets ------------------------ 55 Vintage Motocross Meets ------------------------ 58 Chapter 2 Off-Road ---------------------------------------- ----- 62 Off-Road Riders and Eligibility ----------------- 63 Off-Road Equipment ------------------------------ 72 Off-Road Meets ------------------------------------ 82 ATV Off-Road Meets ------------------------------ 91 Enduro Meets --------------------------------------- 104 Hare & Hound Meets ------------------------------ 117 Hare Scramble Meets ----------------------------- 118

6 Grand Prix Meets ----------------------------------- 120 Extreme Off-Road Meets ------------------------- 121 Observed Trials Meets --------------------------- 124 Vintage Hare Scrambles Meets ---------------- 132 Vintage Observed Trials Meets ----------------- 134 Chapter 3 Track Racing --------------------------------------- 139 Track Racing Riders and Eligibility ------------ 140 Track Racing Equipment ------------------------- 146 Track Racing Meets ------------------------------- 160 ATV Track Racing Meets ------------------------ 177 Ice Race Meets ------------------------------------- 191 Hillclimb Meets -------------------------------------- 194 Supermoto Meets ---------------------------------- 207 Speedway & Speedway Long Track Meets - 213 Vintage Flat Track Meets ------------------------- 242 Vintage Road Racing Meets --------------------- Land Speed Racing ------------------------------- 266 288 Chapter 4 AMA Disciplinary Code ------------------------- 329 Principles and AMA Disciplinary Bodies ----- 330 Offenses ---------------------------------------- ------ 332 Equipment ---------------------------------------- --- 333 Penalties ---------------------------------------- ----- 334 Protests and Appeals ----------------------------- 335 3 Contents Page Chapter 5 Appendices ---------------------------------------- - 342 Points and Prizes ----------------------------------- 343 Sound Limits and Testing Procedures -------- 346 Recommended Tie Break Procedures -------- 349 Organizer Duties and Responsibilities -------- 350 Officials Duties and Authorities ----------------- 352 assumption of risk / release & Waiver ------- 355 Abbreviations and Glossary

7 --------------------- 357 AMA Protest Form --------------------------------- 360 Chapter 6 AMA Policies --------------------------------------- 365 Substance Abuse Policy -------------------------- 366 Concussion Policy ---------------------------------- 378 Severe Weather Policy ---------------------------- 379 Alternative Ambulance Requirement Policy - 380 General questions regarding the rule book should be directed to 2021 Revisions Chart The 2021 rules are in effect as of Jan. 1, 2021. Electronic version on AMA website supersedes printed copy. Copyright by the American Motorcyclist Association 2021. Section Contents Page Revisions or clarifications will be added in this chart on the online electronic version of the AMA Rulebook when necessary. The electronic rulebook version on the AMA website supersedes the printed copy. 4 5 Chapter 1 MOTOCROSS Section Motocross Page Motocross Riders and Eligibility ---------------- 6 General ---------------------------------------- ------- 6 Motocross ---------------------------------------- --- 8 Arenacross ---------------------------------------- -- 8 Supercross ---------------------------------------- 8 Snowcross ---------------------------------------- --- 8 Riders and Classification ------------------------- 8 National Advancement System ----------------- Entries ---------------------------------------- --------- Youth Riders and Eligibility ---------------------- 10 14 15 Motocross Equipment ---------------------------- 17 Equipment Definitions ---------------------------- 17 Homologation of Motorcycles/Minicycles ---- 17 Limited Class

8 Equipment Standards ---------- 18 General Equipment Standards ----------------- 21 Motorcycle Equipment Inspection ------------- 27 Competition Apparel ------------------------------ 27 Motocross Meets ---------------------------------- 30 General Rules of the Meet ---------------------- 30 Youth - General Rules of the Meet ------------ 31 Practice Regulations ------------------------------ 31 Race Program -------------------------------------- 32 Starts ---------------------------------------- --------- 33 On-Track Regulations ---------------------------- 34 Stopping of a Race -------------------------------- 35 Flags ---------------------------------------- ---------- 35 Scoring ---------------------------------------- ------- 36 Claiming ---------------------------------------- ------ 37 Youth Classes and Age Groups --------------- 38 Amateur Classes and Age Groups ------------ 41 ATV Motocross Meets --------------------------- 42 General ---------------------------------------- ------- 42 Approval of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) ----- 42 Equipment Definitions ---------------------------- 43 Stock Class Equipment Standards ------------ 43 General Equipment Standards ----------------- 44 ATV Equipment Inspection ---------------------- 50 ATV Motocross Classes ------------------------- 51 Motocross Pro-Am Meets --------------------- 55 Vintage Motocross Meets --------------------- 58 Questions regarding the Motocross section of the rule book should be directed to MOTOCROSS 6 Special Note: Participants are so lely responsible for their safety.

9 A. General 1. All riders in AMA-sanctioned competition are required to be AMA members or have an AMA issued one event pass. AMA associate members cannot participate in AMA- sanctioned competition. 2. Recognized district organizations and competition partners may require an additional membership in AMA sanctioned meets they manage. 3. The AMA does not require that a recognized district partner recognize the memberships offered from other recognized districts or competition partners. Any such arrangements shall be by mutual agreement between affected organizations. 4. Entry fees can be altered at the organizer s discretion for riders without specific series or event memberships. 5. AMA-chartered clubs or organizers may collect a contestant s AMA membership card when they sign in and return the card at the end of the meet.

10 6. The minimum age for amateur riders is 12. A rider must be 14 or older to ride a 201cc to 250cc motorcycle. A rider must be 16 or older to ride a 251cc or above motorcycle. See ATV section for ATV age limitations. The age of the rider is determined as of the date of the event, except in youth competition. 7. Standard meets are open to all qualified AMA members in good standing. Age and gender will be determined by the original birth certificate. A person whose gender identity does not match their original birth certificate should contact the AMA for eligibility. 8. Recognized, non-recognized districts, competition partners, organizers or series that require supplementary regulations must submit any supplementary regulations to the AMA for approval prior to the first event of the year.