Steve Halterman

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Answer/MSR Missouri State MX Series Rules 2008 Rules 1) It is the duty and responsibility of the rider to determine the class in which he or she belongs. 2) Missouri State Officials may move riders up based on written or published proof that the rider has competed in a higher class. 3) Missouri State officials will not move someone up just because they are fast. 4) You must have proof that a rider rode in a higher class. 5) NMA rules on 50cc, 65cc, and 85cc classes prevail as far as displacement and 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. Penalty is 5 finishing spots. 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 LCQ’S 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 DNF’S 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) You must ride 7 of the 11 races to receive series awards. 21) Age as of January 1, 2007 determines which age group you ride. You must ride in your age group. NO 11 year olds in the 85cc 12-15 class. 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 in the following manner. A) The Rider with the most 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. (of their best 7 finishes) will win the tie. B) If a tie still exists points from races not previously counted (throwouts) will break the tie. c) If a tie still exists the riders overall finish from the final race of the season will break the tie. 32)  Riders are not allowed to ride bikes in larger displacement classes. (Example NO 65's in the 85 classes. NO 250F's in the 250T/450F classes Etc...) 2008 Classes NMA rules apply unless otherwise noted! 1) 50cc Jr. 4-6 NO Sr. Bikes in Jr Class 2) 50cc Sr. 7-8 3) 50cc Open 4) 65cc Jr (thru-8) 5) 65cc Sr (9-11) 6) 65cc Open 7) 85cc Jr. thru 11 8) 85cc Sr. 12-15 9) 85cc Open (85cc 2 stroke/150cc 4 stroke, (NO Big Wheels) 10) Supermini thru 16 112cc 2 stroke/150cc 4 stroke 11) 125cc Am.- 86cc-125cc 2 stroke 12) 250 Beginner 144cc 2stroke/250cc 4stroke 13) 250 Novice 144cc 2 stroke/250 4 stroke 14) 250 Intermediate 144cc 2 stroke/250 4 stroke 15) 250 Expert 144cc 2 stroke/250 4 stroke 16) 450 Beginner (250cc 2 stroke - 450 4 stroke) 17) 450 Novice (250cc 2 stroke - 450 4 stroke) 18) 450 Intermediate (250cc 2 stroke/450 4 stroke 19) 450 Expert (250cc 2 stroke/450 4 stroke) 20) BBO 125cc-Open Am 21) Girls 65-105cc 9-13- (No big wheels) 22) Women 99-250cc 12 yrs plus - (No small wheeled 85s) 23) Schoolboy thru 16 (125cc 2stroke/250 4 stroke)- (NO Current Experts) 24) 16-24 Trophy 25) Plus 25 Guaranteed Payback 26) Plus 30 Trophy (No Current Experts) 27) Plus 35 Guaranteed Payback 28) Plus 40 Trophy 29) Plus 45 Track option money or trophy. Age classes are open to any rider that meets the age requirements regardless of ability level unless otherwise noted. In money paying classes Amateur riders may receive gift certificates in lieu of cash payment from the series sponsor of their choice so as not to jeopardize amateur status.   Ages will be effective January 1st 2007. 16-24, +25,+30, +35, +40, & +45 ages will be as of date of event.