VERMONT MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION, INC.
GENERAL RULES OF COMPETITION & TRACK RULES
Revised: May 12, 2015
These rules are in place to help ensure orderly conduct and a safe environment at VMA events. These rules apply to EVERYONE who enters the property.
1) All riders, mechanics, pit crews, spectators, and family members are deemed to be fully aware of all the rules of the Vermont Motocross Association, Inc. and will be required to abide by them.
2) The VMA racetrack is private property. Riding is allowed only at VMA scheduled events. Admission to the property is given only after the Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement form is signed, the fee is paid and a wristband is given. The Wristband must be worn at all times.
3) Profanity, unsportsmanlike or disrespectful actions, on or off the track by riders, parents, friends, spectators or mechanics toward other riders, mechanics, spectators, track personnel, or race officials shall be subject to disqualification for the day as well as subject to further disqualification by the VMA Race Officials, lifetime suspension is possible.
4) Unauthorized Entry/Panicked Reactions- No one except VMA Staff/Officials and Racers are allowed on the track during the race. Unauthorized assistance will cause the rider to be disqualified. If a rider is injured and you wish to enter the track, you must be escorted by or have permission from the VMA Staff/Official. Go to the signup booth to look for assistance. Only the trained Ambulance crew may attend to downed riders. We will make every attempt to connect family with the injured rider when it is S AFE t o do so. P anicked reactions will only put the injured rider, other riders, EMS personnel and the staff at risk.
5) There is a 1 0:00PM-6:30AM noise curfew; includes generators, music, pets, children, and voices. Penalty for violation is at the discretion of a VMA official. Penalty will be imposed on the rider deemed to be associated with the violation, during their next moto and may include being escorted from the premises. In other words, riders are responsible for their actions and/or the actions of their guests. Fireworks are not allowed.
6) No bikes to be started/running after 8pm the night before race day - 8am on race da
1) All riders, mechanics, pit crews, spectators, and family members are deemed to be fully aware of all the rules of the Vermont Motocross Association, Inc. and will be required to abide by them.
2) The VMA racetrack is private property. Riding is allowed only at VMA scheduled events. Admission to the property is given only after the Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement form is signed, the fee is paid and a wristband is given. The Wristband must be worn at all times.
3) Profanity, unsportsmanlike or disrespectful actions, on or off the track by riders, parents, friends, spectators or mechanics toward other riders, mechanics, spectators, track personnel, or race officials shall be subject to disqualification for the day as well as subject to further disqualification by the VMA Race Officials, lifetime suspension is possible.
4) Unauthorized Entry/Panicked Reactions- No one except VMA Staff/Officials and Racers are allowed on the track during the race. Unauthorized assistance will cause the rider to be disqualified. If a rider is injured and you wish to enter the track, you must be escorted by or have permission from the VMA Staff/Official. Go to the signup booth to look for assistance. Only the trained Ambulance crew may attend to downed riders. We will make every attempt to connect family with the injured rider when it is S AFE t o do so. P anicked reactions will only put the injured rider, other riders, EMS personnel and the staff at risk.
5) There is a 1 0:00PM-6:30AM noise curfew; includes generators, music, pets, children, and voices. Penalty for violation is at the discretion of a VMA official. Penalty will be imposed on the rider deemed to be associated with the violation, during their next moto and may include being escorted from the premises. In other words, riders are responsible for their actions and/or the actions of their guests. Fireworks are not allowed.
6) No bikes to be started/running after 8pm the night before race day - 8am on race da
7) Do not park on roadways; these must be kept clear at all times. No saving of parking spaces, first come, first served.
8) Dogs must be on a leash, kept quiet, and owners must pick up after them anywhere on the property. Owners of loud, uncontrolled, or aggressive dogs will be made to remove the dog from the property.
9) No on site disposal of any kind, (tires, oil, solvents, grey/black water, fuel, etc.) lifetime suspension is possible. Trash only in dumpsters. If someone is disposing of the above items please contact the Track Officials or Staff. Any destruction of property=lifetime suspension.
10) Only riders who hold a current VMA Membership may participate in VMA events. ALL riders must have current proof of insurance with membership. Riders under 18 years MUST have a Notarized VMA Membership Application AND a Notarized Minor Release of Liability form completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian. Rider Numbers are saved until the Annual Members Meeting each year. If you have not signed up before or at the meeting, numbers will be given out on a first come first served basis, starting the day after the Annual Members Meeting.
11) Riders may not use drugs or alcohol during the racing event. If found in violation of this rule you will not be permitted to race and further action may be taken.
12) No one except riders officially registered in any event may ride or practice on the day of the race. You must officially register before practice. Registration will end at 8:45am. Late entries will not be allowed.
13) All riders are to attend the MANDATORY riders meeting which follows registration. This is a requirement for racing. Listen carefully to the information given at this meeting.
14) When exiting the track at the end of racing, you must exit slowly (your race is over at the checkered) a nd ride slowly to the end of the “rock” area. Do not stop and block the exit area. M ove forward so that all bikes can exit safely. No throwing of rocks. You must dismount at end of rock area and WALK your bike to you site. No spectators are allowed at the exit gate, blocking the racers exit.
15) All competition motorcycles must be walked, with both feet on the ground, unless inside the designated track area. There is no pit riding at any time. No bicycles, pit bikes, ATV’s or the like are allowed at anytime. Penalties will be assessed to the racer assigned to the bike in violation of this rule. Exception: 50cc & 65cc bikes may be pushed by an adult with the rider on the seat, one leg on each side of the bike. The adult must be in control of the bike at all times.
16) No person shall stand / sit on or lean bikes or other materials on fences
8) Dogs must be on a leash, kept quiet, and owners must pick up after them anywhere on the property. Owners of loud, uncontrolled, or aggressive dogs will be made to remove the dog from the property.
9) No on site disposal of any kind, (tires, oil, solvents, grey/black water, fuel, etc.) lifetime suspension is possible. Trash only in dumpsters. If someone is disposing of the above items please contact the Track Officials or Staff. Any destruction of property=lifetime suspension.
10) Only riders who hold a current VMA Membership may participate in VMA events. ALL riders must have current proof of insurance with membership. Riders under 18 years MUST have a Notarized VMA Membership Application AND a Notarized Minor Release of Liability form completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian. Rider Numbers are saved until the Annual Members Meeting each year. If you have not signed up before or at the meeting, numbers will be given out on a first come first served basis, starting the day after the Annual Members Meeting.
11) Riders may not use drugs or alcohol during the racing event. If found in violation of this rule you will not be permitted to race and further action may be taken.
12) No one except riders officially registered in any event may ride or practice on the day of the race. You must officially register before practice. Registration will end at 8:45am. Late entries will not be allowed.
13) All riders are to attend the MANDATORY riders meeting which follows registration. This is a requirement for racing. Listen carefully to the information given at this meeting.
14) When exiting the track at the end of racing, you must exit slowly (your race is over at the checkered) a nd ride slowly to the end of the “rock” area. Do not stop and block the exit area. M ove forward so that all bikes can exit safely. No throwing of rocks. You must dismount at end of rock area and WALK your bike to you site. No spectators are allowed at the exit gate, blocking the racers exit.
15) All competition motorcycles must be walked, with both feet on the ground, unless inside the designated track area. There is no pit riding at any time. No bicycles, pit bikes, ATV’s or the like are allowed at anytime. Penalties will be assessed to the racer assigned to the bike in violation of this rule. Exception: 50cc & 65cc bikes may be pushed by an adult with the rider on the seat, one leg on each side of the bike. The adult must be in control of the bike at all times.
16) No person shall stand / sit on or lean bikes or other materials on fences
17) No molded casts allowed on any part of the racers body during competition.
18) Track Officials reserve the right to remove dangerous riders from the track.
19) Stopped, fallen or disabled riders must use all precautions to ensure the safety of the other riders in starting their motorcycle and/or reentering the race. This includes pushing your bike to the side to restart so you are not blocking oncoming traffic. Any rider leaving the course must re-renter at the nearest SAFE location with no attempt to shorten the course or to improve his/her position.
20) A rider whose motorcycle is disabled may push it, without endangering or interfering with other riders, to complete the lap. All riders who complete 50% of the scheduled laps and cross the finish line for the checkered flag will receive moto points. Riders may push around the finish jump, rather than over the top, to be scored as a completed lap. If you do this, YOU must let the signup booth personnel know, after you have finished your race, in order to get scored.
21) Riders must be ready when their class is called to the starting line. Only riders with mechanical or equipment problems may signal the starter to delay the start of the moto for up to two minutes to correct any problems. The starter will determine when the race starts. 1 lap penalty for leaving on the wrong gate and rolling starts.
22) Check the posting board after signup is closed to make sure your information is correct. This is your responsibility and very important. If you get to the gate and you are not on the starters list, you must go to the Signup Booth to correct the problem. Changes will not be accepted at the gate.
23) All riders must report to the starting line staging area prior to the start of the class preceding their own. Riders or mechanics are never permitted in front of the starting.
24) After the second board is presented to the racers, the gate will drop within 10-30 seconds. Once the board is turned, the gate will be dropped at anytime.
25) Track officials shall decide the number of motorcycles allowed to participate in a given class. In the event of an excessive number of riders entered in a class, that class may be separated.
26) Riders starting an event on a particular size machine must finish both motos on the same size machine, except in the Open Class. If you are borrowing a bike, you must temporarily affix your racer numbers to the bike. Refer to Rule#30.
27) Riders disobeying flags will be subject to the loss of (5) positions, the loss of (5) laps, or disqualification at the discretion of the Race Officials. Removal of dangerous riders from the course is at the discretion of the Race Officials.
18) Track Officials reserve the right to remove dangerous riders from the track.
19) Stopped, fallen or disabled riders must use all precautions to ensure the safety of the other riders in starting their motorcycle and/or reentering the race. This includes pushing your bike to the side to restart so you are not blocking oncoming traffic. Any rider leaving the course must re-renter at the nearest SAFE location with no attempt to shorten the course or to improve his/her position.
20) A rider whose motorcycle is disabled may push it, without endangering or interfering with other riders, to complete the lap. All riders who complete 50% of the scheduled laps and cross the finish line for the checkered flag will receive moto points. Riders may push around the finish jump, rather than over the top, to be scored as a completed lap. If you do this, YOU must let the signup booth personnel know, after you have finished your race, in order to get scored.
21) Riders must be ready when their class is called to the starting line. Only riders with mechanical or equipment problems may signal the starter to delay the start of the moto for up to two minutes to correct any problems. The starter will determine when the race starts. 1 lap penalty for leaving on the wrong gate and rolling starts.
22) Check the posting board after signup is closed to make sure your information is correct. This is your responsibility and very important. If you get to the gate and you are not on the starters list, you must go to the Signup Booth to correct the problem. Changes will not be accepted at the gate.
23) All riders must report to the starting line staging area prior to the start of the class preceding their own. Riders or mechanics are never permitted in front of the starting.
24) After the second board is presented to the racers, the gate will drop within 10-30 seconds. Once the board is turned, the gate will be dropped at anytime.
25) Track officials shall decide the number of motorcycles allowed to participate in a given class. In the event of an excessive number of riders entered in a class, that class may be separated.
26) Riders starting an event on a particular size machine must finish both motos on the same size machine, except in the Open Class. If you are borrowing a bike, you must temporarily affix your racer numbers to the bike. Refer to Rule#30.
27) Riders disobeying flags will be subject to the loss of (5) positions, the loss of (5) laps, or disqualification at the discretion of the Race Officials. Removal of dangerous riders from the course is at the discretion of the Race Officials.
***Flags Defined***
a) Green: Fair Start
b) Crossed Flags: Half-way point
c) White & Checkered Rolled up and held Horizontally: 2 laps remain
d)White: 1 lap to go
e) Checkered: Race is Over-Exit track slowing
f) Yellow: CAUTION SLOW DOWN, NO PASSING, NO JUMPING until beyond the incident
g) Black flag rolled: Rider warning, report to the race director at completion of race
h) Black flag open: Rider disqualification, report to the race director at once
i) Red:Race is stopped; scoring may be based on the last completed lap. Proceed slowly to the start line for instructions.
b) Crossed Flags: Half-way point
c) White & Checkered Rolled up and held Horizontally: 2 laps remain
d)White: 1 lap to go
e) Checkered: Race is Over-Exit track slowing
f) Yellow: CAUTION SLOW DOWN, NO PASSING, NO JUMPING until beyond the incident
g) Black flag rolled: Rider warning, report to the race director at completion of race
h) Black flag open: Rider disqualification, report to the race director at once
i) Red:Race is stopped; scoring may be based on the last completed lap. Proceed slowly to the start line for instructions.
***Motorcycles and Gear***
28) Motorcycles must meet these minimum requirements:
a) Throttle and all hand and foot levers must operate freely.
b) Levers must have a knob end.
c) Tires must have sufficient tread for race conditions.
d) Exhaust must be in good condition with silencer in place.
e) Kick stands are not allowed.
f) Transponders: Attached to the right fork tube. Must be attached for practice and racing
29) All riders are required to wear the following apparel:
a) Helmet: A full-face helmet which carries a minimum of a Snell 2000 approval- must be fastened.
b) Goggles: Shatterproof goggles or face shields must be worn at all times
c) Chest protector: Full Front required. Full front and back recommended
d) Gloves:Required
e) Boots: All footwear must be a height reaching above the ankle (minimum of 8”). Boots may be laced, multi buckled,
or zipped and constructed for leg and foot protection.
f) Jerseys: Jerseys must be long sleeved-may not be rolled up
g) Pants: Pants must be full length and of sufficient weight material to afford a reasonable degree of
protection.
h) These items are recommended but are not required: kidney belts, shoulder pads, knee pads, hip pads and elbow
pads
a) Throttle and all hand and foot levers must operate freely.
b) Levers must have a knob end.
c) Tires must have sufficient tread for race conditions.
d) Exhaust must be in good condition with silencer in place.
e) Kick stands are not allowed.
f) Transponders: Attached to the right fork tube. Must be attached for practice and racing
29) All riders are required to wear the following apparel:
a) Helmet: A full-face helmet which carries a minimum of a Snell 2000 approval- must be fastened.
b) Goggles: Shatterproof goggles or face shields must be worn at all times
c) Chest protector: Full Front required. Full front and back recommended
d) Gloves:Required
e) Boots: All footwear must be a height reaching above the ankle (minimum of 8”). Boots may be laced, multi buckled,
or zipped and constructed for leg and foot protection.
f) Jerseys: Jerseys must be long sleeved-may not be rolled up
g) Pants: Pants must be full length and of sufficient weight material to afford a reasonable degree of
protection.
h) These items are recommended but are not required: kidney belts, shoulder pads, knee pads, hip pads and elbow
pads
***Number Plates***
30) A ll numbers in all locations must match. All riders must start the race with three number plates on the motorcycle, a left & right side plate and a front plate. Riders will also have their member number on the back of the jersey or chest protector. Required background colors: Novice/ Black, Amateur/Yellow, Expert/White. Numbers must show clearly. Any rider without numbers on each of these locations will not race. If you come to the line without the proper numbers, matching on rider and bike, you will be asked to leave the gate until the requirements are met. Scorers will be scoring with the number assigned to you on your Membership form and is matched with your transponder number. If you are racing with numbers that do not go with your transponder, you will not be scored.
***Motorcycle size***
31) CC Classification
a) 50 cc Class: 2-strokes to 50cc AND 4-strokes to 70cc
b) 65cc Class: 2-strokes 65cc, (no 50’s) AND 4-strokes 65cc to 110cc.
c) 85 cc Class: 2-strokes 85cc, (no 65’s) AND 4-strokes 85cc to 150cc.
d) SuperMini Class: 2-strokes 85cc to 112cc, (no 65’s) AND 4-strokes 85cc to 150cc.
e) Youth Class: 2-strokes 86cc to 144cc,(85cc big wheels allowed) AND 4-strokes 150 Big wheels to 250cc.
f) Women’s Class: 2-strokes must be 85cc and above, (no 65’s) AND 4-strokes 80cc and above
g) 250cc Class: 2-strokes 86cc to 250cc, (no 85’s) AND 4-strokes 150 Big wheels to 250cc.
h) 450cc Class: 2-strokes 125+ AND 4-strokes 250cc+
i) Open Classes: 2-strokes 125+, (no 85’s) AND 4-strokes 250cc+
j) Any rider caught running more than 2mm of overbore will be subject to a 1 year suspension and loss of all points.
k) Big Wheel 85’s are NOT allowed in the 85C clas
a) 50 cc Class: 2-strokes to 50cc AND 4-strokes to 70cc
b) 65cc Class: 2-strokes 65cc, (no 50’s) AND 4-strokes 65cc to 110cc.
c) 85 cc Class: 2-strokes 85cc, (no 65’s) AND 4-strokes 85cc to 150cc.
d) SuperMini Class: 2-strokes 85cc to 112cc, (no 65’s) AND 4-strokes 85cc to 150cc.
e) Youth Class: 2-strokes 86cc to 144cc,(85cc big wheels allowed) AND 4-strokes 150 Big wheels to 250cc.
f) Women’s Class: 2-strokes must be 85cc and above, (no 65’s) AND 4-strokes 80cc and above
g) 250cc Class: 2-strokes 86cc to 250cc, (no 85’s) AND 4-strokes 150 Big wheels to 250cc.
h) 450cc Class: 2-strokes 125+ AND 4-strokes 250cc+
i) Open Classes: 2-strokes 125+, (no 85’s) AND 4-strokes 250cc+
j) Any rider caught running more than 2mm of overbore will be subject to a 1 year suspension and loss of all points.
k) Big Wheel 85’s are NOT allowed in the 85C clas
***Rider Classification***
32) A rider participating in 250 and 450 races, as well as Open races, must ride in the same category in all classes. In other words a 250B rider must ride in the OpenB class as well. A rider may return to racing in a lower classification if he or she has not competed in over two years and meets with the Race Director’s approval
***Rider Age Classification***
33) Rider Age Classification
a) 50cc Class Not over 10 years of age on January 1st
b) 65cc Class Not over 12 years of age on January 1st
c) 85/Supermini Class Not over 16 years of age on January 1st
d) 30+ 30 years of age or older on January 1st
e) 40+ 40 years of age or older on January 1st
f) Youth class 17 years of age or younger on January 1st
g) Women No age limits.
a) 50cc Class Not over 10 years of age on January 1st
b) 65cc Class Not over 12 years of age on January 1st
c) 85/Supermini Class Not over 16 years of age on January 1st
d) 30+ 30 years of age or older on January 1st
e) 40+ 40 years of age or older on January 1st
f) Youth class 17 years of age or younger on January 1st
g) Women No age limits.
***Championship points***
34) Championship points are awarded for each moto for the first 20 positions in the following order using the High-Point system. Riders must attend 50% of races to be eligible for championship awards. Ties will be broken by best finishes. Day members are not eligible for championship points.
***Advancement Points System***
35) Advancement points will serve to advance a rider through the Novice(C) and Amateur (B) classes based on their race placements. Novice(C) riders will be advanced to Amateur (B) with 40 promotional points. Amateur (B) riders will also be advanced to Expert (A) with 70 advancement points. These advancements include Open classes. Riders earning the required amount of advancement points prior to or on the mid-way point of the season will be advanced. Riders earning the required advancement points after the mid-point in the season can elect to stay in the lower class (for the rest of the season) to earn championship points, or move up to the higher class.
36) If a rider does get advanced with advancement points they will not carry any championship points forward to the next class. They will still be able to compete in the next class for the championship, but will start over with your points. It is in a rider’s best interest to pick the class that you will be best competitive in when you sign up. Any rider deemed to be “sand bagging” by the Race Director may be immediately moved to the next class.
37) Advancement Points awarded as follows:
36) If a rider does get advanced with advancement points they will not carry any championship points forward to the next class. They will still be able to compete in the next class for the championship, but will start over with your points. It is in a rider’s best interest to pick the class that you will be best competitive in when you sign up. Any rider deemed to be “sand bagging” by the Race Director may be immediately moved to the next class.
37) Advancement Points awarded as follows:
38) Advancement Points and Championship points are two separate. Advancement points will be carried from year to year until you are advanced to the next class. Once in the new class you will start accumulating new advancement points.
*******Scoring ********
39) Transponders are mandatory. They are to be worn attached to the right fork tube. They must be attached for Practice and Racing. Charging is the responsibility of the rider.
40) Scoring Results become final 30 minutes after being posted. For issues with scoring, a scoring issue form must be completed and turned into the Sign Up booth before the 30 minute time limit. They will be researched and corrections may be made. Check the posting board for reposts. The Race Director and/or Race Officials reserve the right to make additional safety and conduct rulings when necessary. Their decisions are final. If you have a question about a ruling, you must speak to the Race Director.
41) All riders, mechanics, pit crews, spectators, and family members are deemed to be fully aware of all the rules of the Vermont Motocross Association, Inc. and will be required to abide by them.
40) Scoring Results become final 30 minutes after being posted. For issues with scoring, a scoring issue form must be completed and turned into the Sign Up booth before the 30 minute time limit. They will be researched and corrections may be made. Check the posting board for reposts. The Race Director and/or Race Officials reserve the right to make additional safety and conduct rulings when necessary. Their decisions are final. If you have a question about a ruling, you must speak to the Race Director.
41) All riders, mechanics, pit crews, spectators, and family members are deemed to be fully aware of all the rules of the Vermont Motocross Association, Inc. and will be required to abide by them.
