1) It is the duty and
responsibility of the rider to determine the
class in which he or she belongs.
2) Any rider racing prior
to 2011 will not be allowed to race in the
beginner class. Any rider receiving a series
award in the 2011 Missouri State Series is not
eligible for the beginner class.
The beginner class is an
entry level class not an ability level
class.
3) Missouri State
Officials may move riders up based on written or
published proof that the rider has competed in a
higher class.
4) Missouri State
officials will not move someone up just because
they are fast. You must have proof that a rider
rode in a higher class.
5) NMA Rules apply for
youth classes pertaining to
Modifications.
6) All classes are
modified classes.
7) "Big Wheels" race in
Supermini or Schoolboy classes only.
8) You must ride the same
bike in the second moto as you rode in the first
moto of that class.
9) A rider must be on the
starting line and complete one lap under their
own power in at least one moto before being
scored for the day. They must cross the finish
line.
10) Missouri State
officials are not responsible for locating
riders before their event.
11) If a rider leaves the
course for ANY reason they must reenter the
track at the safest possible point nearest their
point of exit. But not at a point where they
improve their position. Race officials will
determine cutting the course going around a jump
or obstacle. This infraction will be judged on a
case by case basis.
12) If a moto must be
stopped because of a rider or riders obstructing
the progress and safety of the moto that rider
or riders will not be allowed to restart the
moto unless allowed by the race official.
13) There will be NO
restarts unless in the opinion of the race
official that continuing the race will endanger
the riders.
14) A malfunction of the
starting gate will be the race officials
decision.
15) If for any reason the
race must be stopped it will be considered
complete if the leading rider has completed over
50% of the laps.
Example: 3 laps completed
in a 5 lap race.
16) Lapped riders must
move over or be black flagged.
17) If it becomes
necessary to run qualifiers the trackside
program will randomly divide the classes into
heats and LCQS
18) DNS means Did Not
Start. A rider not coming to the line and
completing one full lap will receive a DNS. They
receive last place points plus 10 DNS points. If
they start the second moto and complete 1 lap
they will receive points for their second moto
finish plus the points from the first moto.
19) DNF means DID NOT
FINISH. Riders will receive a DNF if they do not
take the checkered flag. A rider who DNFS
will receive 5 DNF points in addition to last
place points, A rider may push his bike across
the finish line. If the finish line is at the
top of a large jump, bikes and riders can go
around the jump and signal the score keepers.
20) A riders best 8
finishes will count for series points. You must
ride 7 races to receive series awards.
21) In all youth classes a
riders Age as of January 1, 2012 determines
which age group you ride. You must ride in your
age group. NO 11 year olds in the 85cc 12-15
class. Vet class ages will be determined by a
riders age on the day of the event.
22) Yellow flag situation:
NO Passing, NO Double jumping, and NO Tripling
in the yellow flag area. NO improving of
position. Penalty is a minimum of one finishing
position per infraction. Maximum penalty is
Disqualification. This will be a decision of the
race official.
23) The white flag is a
courtesy flag. It is not necessary to display
the white flag at the beginning of the final
lap.
24) If during riders
meeting it is stated that motos will be 5 laps
and for some reason the race is not stopped
until 6 or more laps are completed. The race
will be considered over at the end of the 5th
lap. Scorekeepers lap sheets will determine moto
finish.
25) 50cc classes only: A
parent may push their rider across the finish
line if their bike quits or breaks in the last
turn before the finish line. They may NOT push
from 1/2 a lap away. only if the bike quits in
the last turn.
26) No Senior 50 bikes are
allowed in the 4-6 age class. Senior bikes are
allowed in the 50 cc 7-8 and 50cc open classes.
27) Any verbal harassment
or physical abuse of Missouri State officials
will be grounds for permanent disqualification.
28) No alcoholic beverages
or illegal substances will be allowed on the
track or pit area. Riders should not use any of
the above mentioned substances before or during
an event as long as they remain in competition.
Any rider that is impaired will not be allowed
to compete.
29) A rider is responsible
for the actions of their Pit Crew. Infractions
by riders Pit crew or associated spectators will
be grounds for penalties against that rider.
30) Amateur riders
competing in an age class that pays money may
have a shop sponsor paid in lieu of jeopardizing
amateur status. Payment will be made by the
Missouri State Motocross Series directly to the
sponsor in the name of the amateur rider.
31) Ties in series points
will be broken by the riders overall finish at
the final race of the season.
32) Riders are not allowed
to ride bikes in larger displacement classes.
(Example NO 65's in the 85 classes.