Rules

1. No one Except the riders officially entered may ride or practice on the course during the event.
2. It is the duty and responsibility of the rider to determine the class in which he or she belongs. Whatever class you race outdoors is your class indoors. Example: C class outdoors = Novice in Arenacross.
3. PROTESTS Rule:
   All protests must be made in writing to an Arenacross Outlaws official.
   $100 dollar fee for classes eligibility.
   Must have proof rider is racing out of class.
   $100 dollar fee for age protests.
   $100 dollar fee for on track violations
   Arenacross Officials will retain all fees regardless of outcome.

        Protest must be made by competitor (only in pro class)
        Fees payable by cash only

1. OFFICIALS WILL NOT MOVE SOMEONE UP JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE FAST.
2. You must have proof that a rider rode in a higher class. Note: A lower class had to have been offered at that event as an option.
3. All classes are modified classes.
4. Officials are not responsible for locating riders before their event.
5. A rider must be on the starting Line & complete one Lap under their own power. They Must Cross the finish Line and take the checkered flag to receive last place finishing points. 
6. IF YOU ENTER AN EVENT AND DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE MAIN IT STILL COUNTS TOWARDS YOUR REQUIRED # OF RACES FOR END OF YEAR AWARDS.
7. 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 positionor to avoid being passed/ to save 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.
8. 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.
9. In the event of a rider jumping the starting device and deemed gaining an advantage, before the starting gate is released, either by running through the gate or going over top of the gate, the rider shall be penalized. The riders front tire must be no further than 12 inches back from the gate.
10. MAIN EVENT GATE PICK PROCEDURE: All races (amateur or Pro) that have a division race, the first gate pick goes to the division that has the fastest elapsed time. This means that when the first person crosses the transponder line that elapsed time starts and ends when the first person crosses the transponder line to take the checkered flag.
    
    
11. PICKING YOUR GATE:
    If you are not in staging when gate picks start for your race, you will get last gate pick. If you are having bike problems, send someone to pick and hold your gate for you.
    You must line up straight (square) with the start gates. No starting at an angle. All open gates must be filled before you can stack behind on second row. When starting on second row you must be directly behind the person in front of you. NO SPLITTING OF GATES BETWEEN RIDERS ON SECOND ROW. (There is a safety factor in this)
12. Jumped gate rule:  Race director will either red flag race with the racer starting in back row or dock the racer 4 spots at the end of the race
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. (Age Freeze Date) All rider age groups for the current calendar year will be Frozen as of Jan 1st 2022 and through the last day of the ARENACROSS OUTLAWS Tour. Whatever age you are as of Jan 1st 2022 is the age group you will compete in through the AX Season.
18. Vet Classes: Age is determined as of event date.
19. Riders who have been issued an AMA Pro Motocross or AMA Pro Supercross license or an FIM MXGP license, and earned a professional point are not eligible for any "B", "C", or "Sportsman" class,i.e., College (18-24), Vet 25, Vet 30, or Vet 40 class. Vet racers cannot compete in both Pro and Vet classes.
20. The white flag is a courtesy flag. It is not necessary to display the white flag at the beginning of the final lap.
21. 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.
22. Any verbal harassment or physical abuse of officials will be grounds for permanent disqualification.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. No membership required.
26. Cash Only, no checks accepted no exceptions. Credit cards only accepted on computer pre-entries.
27. No refunds on pre-entries, no day of refunds once the first practice has started.
28. All personnel entering the pit area must have a pit pass.  Rider entry does not includes rider pit pass.
29. All Classes except some secondary classes are run each night and are scored separately. Plaques/Awards are given each night. 
30. 250F classes include the 250, 125 two strokes, a 250, 125 two strokes can run either 250F or 450F class 250F’s can run both 250F and 450F class. 14 YEARS OLD IS MINIMUM AGE FOR 250 CC 4 STROKE OR 2 STROKE.
31. Pit Bike must be 12" Rear tire, and open cradle frame 
32. Don't start your motorcycles in the building or indoors pit. Warm them up outside. The only place your machine should be running is on the track or when the race director instructs you to start your engine.
33. (Kansas City Only) All ATV's must have a working pull away or helix type kill switch. They will be checked.
34. (KANSAS CITY ONLY) ATV's must have large, clear number plates on the front and back of the bike Black on white or white on black.
35. (KANSAS CITY ONLY) ATV's:  Max width 50 inches
36. (KANSAS CITY ONLY) ATV": 300cc and above must have Nerf bars. Nerf bars are recommended on mini ATV’s
37. (KANSAS CITY ONLY) Mini ATV Rules;  *Production-The same motor & frame that came in the bike at production *Modified- ATV must retain stock frame
    1. Mini ATV Beg (Ages 4-12) 0-90cc 2-stroke *Production, 0-125cc 4-stroke *Production No race specific Quads Example DRRs etc. (Non points class)
    2. Mini ATV Adv (Ages 4-14) 0-125cc 4-stroke *Stock/Mod, 0-125cc 2-stroke *Stock/Mod Includes race specific Quads Example DRRs etc 
38. 50cc beginner class: age 4-6  Points will not be kept for Tour awards as this is a stepping stone class.  Bikes allowed: 50cc E Bikes, Honda XR 50, Honda CRF 50, KTM Mini Adventure, KTM SX mini, Suzuki JR50, Yamaha TTR 50, Yamaha PW50, Cobra P3, Cobra PW3, Cobra G1, mini E Bike in Power position 4 and lowered seat position . 50cc Beg riders can race 50 4-6 class as second class, excluding the e- bike riders. 
39. mini-e bike 4-8 class: battery energy limited to 1 kwh. maximum (adjusted length) wheelbase 41", maximum wheel size 12", maximum seat height stock height 27". retro fitted 12" wheels are permitted, any power mode permitted. TETHER CORD MUST BE IN USABLE STOCK CONDITION.
40. MINI E BIKES RUNning IN a gas powered class must run the following restrictions. in the BEGINNER CLASS they MUST RUN IN LOWERED  25" SEAT HEIGHT POSITION AND power MODE 4 OR BELOW. In 50 CC senior and open class e bikes can run stock seat height and power mode 4 or below.
    TETHER CORD MUST BE IN USABLE STOCK CONDITION. Grey magnetic switch located under seat must be shown as being removed from bike at the start line
41. 50cc 4-6 bike requirements: 36" wheel base max, 25" seat height, 10" wheels. No Senior bikes are allowed in the 50cc 4-6 class.
42. 50cc Air Cooled approved machines: PW50, TTR50, JR50, CRF50      NO KTM or COBRA's or e bikes
43. All motorcycles must have large, clear number plates with a min of 6" numbers on both sides and front in order to be scored.
44. 50cc Junior bikes can be ran in either 4-6 or 7-9 classes depending on age. All senior bikes must run in 7-9 class regardless of age. All 50cc Air Cooled bikes must be within production cc limits. Junior bikes must have stock production components. All 50cc Senior bikes must run in 50cc 7-9 and open class only.
45. All 50cc, 65cc and 85cc bikes must be production cc and OEM wheel sizes. No big bores or big wheels allowed in 85cc age classes.
46. 65cc have a max wheel size of 14” and a min 12”. Must function through multiple speed gear box.
47. GIRLS (8-14) (65CC-150CC) (MAX WHEEL SIZE - 16" REAR AND 19" FRONT) 
48. 85 Beginner normally means one year racing or less. Big wheels and CRF 150's are allowed. 
49. 85cc 7-11 any skill level allowed. Max and min wheel size 14" rear 17" front.
50. 85cc 12-16 any skill level allowed. Max and min wheel size 14" rear 17" front.
51. 85 Open is the Super Mini class. The Super Mini class is still the 2nd class for all 85cc age class bikes. NO beginners
52. A Super Mini is 85cc - 112cc or CRF-150 with a max wheel size 16" rear and 19" front.
53. 125 allstar rule: 122-149cc, age 14 and up, c & b skill level 
54. Schoolboy Class: age 12-16 86cc-125cc 2 stroke,  150cc-250cc 4 stroke.  Min wheel size 19", min rear wheel size 16". No beginners
55. Beginner class normally means you have been riding 1 year or less. If you win 3 races within series you may be moved up. Past years champions will be moved up. 
56. finish line jump: if jump is a full gap jump, beginners will be advised at riders meeting if they are ALLOWED to jump.    if jump is filled in (table top style) BEGINNERS will be permitted to jump.   clarification will be made at riders meeting.
57. No late practice, one practice per class. We will not be responsible for locating riders for the event.
58. Protest of age or rider ability must have proof from local tracks score sheets or print outs.
59. Flagging is done in sections. Amateurs - No doubling or passing in yellow sections. White flag is courtesy flag only,  it may or may not be waved. Checkered flag signifies the finish of race regardless of laps. Red flag stops race and race is started over. Blue/Yellow flag is for lapped riders to move over out of the way.  Pro riders can double in yellow sections. Pro riders do race and jump under yellow, pro riders do not jump or pass under red cross flag. No improving position under yellow flag . Penalty is a minimum one position up to one lap per infraction. 
60. You can not ride a different bike in your heat and main without prior approval from the race director.  (Changing of bikes can only be due to CATASTROPHIC failure to the bike).  Race director is most COMMONLY the person dropping the gate.  The Race director will be introduced at the riders meeting for clarification.  You must finish the race on the same bike you started on. The race starts once you pull into staging.
61. Gate pick is determined by random computer draw for heats. Your heat finish will determine your main gate pick order.
62. All riders in all classes must wear helmet, goggles and motorcycle boots.
63. Track officials reserve the right to make all final decisions.
64. We suggest using a smokeless oil. Excessive smoking will get you disqualified. Tuning  or warming up of bikes/quads must be done outside.
65. If a rider is found to of entered in a class that is beyond his/her level of riding ability officials reserve the right to ask that rider to move down in classification to a class that better suits their ability.
66. It takes at least three bikes to make a class. If any class has less than four entries officials will safely combine the class with another class and run them together but score them separately.
67. Bike Identification: All bikes/quad must have VISIBLE numbers to be scored. Big bike numbers must be a minimum of 6” and be displayed on all side plates/front # plate. Small bikes numbers must be a minimum of 5” and be on all side plates/front # plate. Two digit numbers are requested for all 50cc competitors. All quads must have front and rear stationary number plates with a minimum 6” numbers.
68. #1 Plates are reserved for prior years champions
69. Competition Apparel: 1. It is the sole responsibility of the rider to select a helmet and apparel, which will provide appropriate protection. hoosier Arenacross Tour LLC does not endorse or certify any manufacturers or products. The rider must rely on his own judgment in the selection of any helmet and apparel for durability and safety. 2. A rider must wear a helmet at all times. Helmets must be of the full-face or fullcoverage type. All riders must utilize a shatterproof face shield or shatterproof goggles. The helmet must conform to one of the following recognized standards and have a label affixed certifying its approval:• Snell M 2005 or DOT FMVSS 218 It is recommended that all competitors display the following information on the base of his/her helmet: name, drug allergies and blood type. 4. Protective pants made of durable material must be worn in all competition. 5. Boots must be worn in all competitions. They must be at least eight inches high with laces, buckles or zippers, or specially designed and constructed for leg and foot protection.
70. Not everyone makes it to the main. The number of gates on the line determines how many will ride in the main. All Amateur racers will race at least two times a night. If you do not transfer directly to the main you will go to the LCQ. The rest of the main event line up will be filled with the qualifiers from the LCQ. If a qualifying racer drops out of the main, there will be NO alternates: there are 12 gates, the alternates are built into the system with 13 to 14 transferring. 
71. Late entries will be allowed even after qualifying. Until gate is filled -1st come first served. These riders will take any remaining last gate after the qualified riders take their gate in a Main event. They will fill the LCQ if they get there in time to make the LCq

 
POINTS CHAMPIONSHIP RULES & AWARDS

1. There will be a National Tour Championship. Must race 8 race events in the National championship for the Bikes to qualify for awards. 
2. year end awards will be awarded to top 3 of each class
3. National Tour champion receives one VIP Pass for next year. (Only one pass will be given to multiple class winners)
4. If a tie is recorded in the final points standing the tie breaker will be the last race. The last moto is the tie breaker. The BEST FINISH in the last race will determine the class champion.
5. All points will count. Points will not be dropped.
6. DNS the main event will result in 0 points.
7. If you enter an event and do not qualify for the main it still counts towards your required # of races for end of year awards.
8. Double Points Races are  * MEMPHIS (fri & sat)
9. Awards ceremony feb 4th, 2023 - MEMPHIS, TN You must attend to receive Tour Awards or make arrangements to have them picked up. We will not mail out awards. immediately following each race we will do awards and photos in suite. pros must race FINAL RACE (UNLESS INJURED AND UNABLE TO RIDE), AND MUST attend YEAR END TELEVISED PODIUM for year end payout 

AMATEUR AWARDS
1ST PLACE THROUGH 5TH PLACE EACH NIGHT.
AWARDS ARE HIGH QUALITY PLAQUES THAT YOU WOULD BE PROUD TO DISPLAY AS A MEMENTO FROM THE EVENT.
HOLESHOT AWARDS PAID ON MAIN EVENT RACES AT SELECT RACES
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR AWARDS 20 MIN AFTER YOUR RACE IS COMPLETED AS AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED OUT
ALL 50CC & 65CC & 85CC (BEG) RIDERS RECEIVE AWARDS.

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