RULES

FDXCR General Rules + ATV & Bike

Off-road racing can be a dangerous sport and with participation being voluntary, no rider, pit crew member, spectator or any vehicle owner/insurer shall have any claim for damages, expenses, lawsuits or otherwise against promoter, track operator, Land owner, FDXCR, its officers, agents or directors arising from damage to any vehicle, personal injury, or death, monetary loss of any kind whatsoever. Entrants, pit crew members, or vehicle owner/insurer, who voluntarily participate in any racing activities conducted under these rules, waive any claim they may have against the promoter, track operator, Land owner, FDXCR, its officers, agents, or directors. Note: Any persons entering event premises that have not signed the waiver at entrance is and will be considered trespassing!

Official Race & Track Rules

1. Inclement Weather:

Events may be conducted regardless of weather conditions. In the event of rain or other unfavorable conditions, it may be necessary to alter the order of the event schedule, including but not limited to, adjusting the length of the race or delaying or stopping the program completely. Should a delay occur, every effort will be made to resume the schedule in a timely fashion if conditions significantly improve.

If a race is canceled for any reason before the first race of the day your entry fees will transfer to the next race. No refunds once the first race has started. If a race is canceled mid race, every effort will be made to reschedule the remaining races.

2. Pit Vehicles:

ABSOLUTELY NO PIT RIDING.

Handicap permit ‘may’ be available on case by case for a UTV golf cart.

Any unauthorized machine caught outside of parking/camping area, meaning in the woods,

on a trail etc. will be asked to leave!!!!

3. Pit Crews:

Racers are responsible for the actions of their entire pit crew!! Pit crew members may be allowed to help their rider or fellow riders off the track in the case of a crash or mechanical issue, remove rider and vehicle as quickly and safely as possible. No person, aside from event staff, should be on the track for any other reason. Pit Crew entering track need to have safety vest/shirt on before entering track.

No Radio communication between pit crew and rider.

4. Age Divisions:

Age will be as of January 1 of current season

A. Rider Age: 14 years old to compete on a bike above 250 cc. ATV amateur riders (AA, A, B, C & Women's Class) must be at least 15 years old to race (with the exception of the, Intermediate, Youth classes and Trail Rider per cc + age) If they have a proven record in a Schoolboy Sport in any Organized XC series then they may advance to the appropriate A, B, OR C Class upon meeting the Age requirement of that class and approval of the FDXCR Series after review.

B. Changing Classes: A rider may petition to move to a lower classification A,B,C, based on class finishes and time differences. This will be reviewed by FDXCR Staff and given an answer before the next scheduled FDXCR event. Points do not transfer between classes. Testing the water, a racer may advance to the next higher ranking class to see where they stack up for one race in the current season, and return back to the lower class if they desire, with no ramification being enforced. Although, Points for that race do not move back with you.

FDXCR has the discretion to move rides to an appropriate class.

5. Medical Insurance:

FDXCR Racing does not provide medical insurance for competitors, spectators, support crew, etc. and we urge you not to compete or attend event without it. Medical insurance is the sole responsibility of the competitor / attendee.

6. MACHINE ELIGIBILITY:

Bikes

AA Pro Open Class: 1 ½ hr race, 14+
- 14+
- Per Race Cash Payout
- 1st place payout is 125$ guarantee
- 2nd and 3rd payout based on number of participants
- No plaque per race
- End of year plaque only
A Class: 1 ½ hr race, 14+
- 122cc and up single cylinder bike engine, so long as the cylinder is stamped with the correct engine displacement. 2/4 strokes
B Class: 1 ½ hr race, 14+
- 122cc and up single cylinder bike engine, so long as the cylinder is stamped with the correct engine displacement. 2/4 strokes
C Class: 1 ½ hr race, 14+
- 122cc and up single cylinder bike engine, so long as the cylinder is stamped with the correct engine displacement. 2/4 strokes
Vet 40 and Up Class: 1 ½ hr race,
- 122cc and up single cylinder bike engine, so long as the cylinder is stamped with the correct engine displacement. 2/4 strokes
Women’s 14-Up Class: 1 ½ hr race, 14+
- 122cc and up single cylinder bike engine, so long as the cylinder is stamped with the correct engine displacement. 2/4 strokes
School Boy 12-17yr: 1 ½ hr race
- 85cc - 125cc 2-stroke
- 75cc-150cc 4-stroke
85cc 10-15yr Class: 1 hr race,
- 66-85cc 2-stroke/75-125cc 4-stroke
65cc 7-12yr Class: 1 hr race,
- 52-65cc 2-stroke/52-110cc 4-stroke
  - The following may be changed: exhaust, twist throttle, and handlebars.
  - No other modifications allowed: including tires and wheels, carburetors, electronics,
  - suspension and engine modifications
50cc SR Class: 30min race,
- 6-11 yr
- KTM/Cobra Senior
- 50cc 2-stroke/70cc 4-stroke includes all E-bikes
50cc JR Class: 30min race,
- 4-8 yr
- KTM mini
- 50cc stock 4-stroke.
Girl’s Super Mini: 30min race,
- 7-15yr
- 65-85cc 2-stroke/70-125cc 4/stroke
50cc Beginner
- 4-8yr
- No Cobra, No KTM
  - The following may be changed exhaust, twist throttle, and handlebars. No other modifications allowed: including tires and wheels, carburetor, electronics, suspension, engine modifications.
Pit Bike Class
- 50CC - 110CC Honda, Yamaha (American)
- 50CC - 125CC Kayo & Pitsters (Chinese)
  - 4 stroke only
  - MAX 16" REAR & 14" FRONT
  - 8 YEARS AND UP

ATV CLASSES

AA Pro Class: 1 ½ hr race
- 15+
- 200+cc Production
- Per Race Cash Payout
- 1st place payout is 125$ guarantee
- 2nd and 3rd payout based on number of participants
- No plaque per race
- End of year plaque only
A Class: 1 ½ hr race 15+
- 200+cc Production
B Class: 1 ½ hr race 15+
- 200+cc Production
C Class: 1 ½ hr race 15+
- 200+cc Production
Women’s 15 and Up Class: 1 ½ hr race, 15+
- 200+cc Production
Vet 40+
- 200+cc Production
4x4 Class: 1 ½ hr race 15+
- 200+cc
  - Production Rule: OEM motor and matching frame combination model required (matching year NOT required). Frame must remain as designed by OEM, including all suspension pivot points. Engine modifications, frame reinforcements, and after-market A-arms, caster brackets, swing-arms and suspension are permitted.
12-15 Boys: 1 hr race
- 300cc Max Production
12-15 Girls: 1 hr race
- 300cc Max Production
400cc Open Production
- 14-17yr
- 300-400cc 4-stroke, 91-250cc 2-stroke

Production Rule: OEM motor and matching frame combination model required (matching year NOT required). Frame must remain as designed by OEM, including all suspension pivot points. Engine modifications, frame reinforcements, and after market A-arms, caster brackets, swing-arms and suspension are permitted.

90 Youth Stock: 30 min race
- 6-13yr
- 110cc Max Production (see production rule)
- 4 stroke (50-110cc) limited, excludes production race machines such as DRR, Cobra, Apex, and Raptor 125.
  - The following may be changed or added: Tires (no tire balls or studs), wheels, exhaust, sprockets, handlebars, grips, handlebar pads, front bumper, rear grab bar, air filter, jetting, steering stabilizer, and frame reinforcements. Fenders may be trimmed. No other modifications allowed, including carburetor, electronics (including CDI and ECU), air box (may remove lid), gas tank, and rear axle.
  1. Production Rule: OEM motor and matching frame combination model required (matching year NOT required). Frame must remain as designed by OEM, including all suspension pivot points. Engine modifications, frame reinforcements, and after market A-arms, caster brackets, swing-arms and suspension are permitted.

90 Youth Mod: 30 min race
- - 8-15yr
  - 70-90cc 2 stroke and 111-125cc 4 stroke modified.
    - The following may be changed or added: tires (no tire balls or studs), wheels, exhaust, sprockets, gearing, clutch, twist throttle, handlebar grips and pads, front bumper, rear grab bar, air filter, jetting, carburetor, steering stabilizer and frame reinforcements, suspension and shocks, and A-arms. (2 stroke shifter models eligible)
    - Age 14-15 for inexperienced riders

Peewee
- 4-8yr
- 50-80cc 2-stroke/ 4-stroke
- ex. kawasaki 2-stroke, suzuki 2-stroke
- no apex or drr

7. EQUIPMENT / RACER GEAR:

1. The machine a rider leaves the starting line on is the official machine of the rider for that event, and may not be switched during the event.

2. Riders may not carry gasoline anywhere except inside the machine's fuel tank.

3. All machines must have a working kill switch (bikes) or tether cord (ATV)

4. Racer MUST have, long sleeve shirt, long pants, approved helmet, eye protection, chest protector and race boots that come above the ankles.

8. REGISTRATION:

1. Riders must provide a photo I.D with proof of age upon request by an official, and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian if under the age of 18.

2. Rider must bring HELMET to registration for transponder placement and testing.

3. Riders must register for the race before riding their machine anywhere, may not exceed 1st gear idle when traveling to/from their pit area, and must always wear a helmet.

4. Racer must be registered 45 minutes prior to their race starting time.

5. If your transponder sticker is lost or in the wrong place you will have to pay for a new sticker.

NO ONE MAY PRE RIDE A COURSE PRIOR TO A POINTS RACE

You may walk the track up to an hour before the first race.

YOUTH RIDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WALK THE TRACK PRIOR TO THE RACE

9. START PROCEDURE:

1. Riders shall line up on their assigned starting row on a first come basis when directed by the race official. No one is permitted on the starting line 15 minutes prior to start time!!

2. The Riders Meeting will be conducted on the starting line before the start of each race. All riders are responsible for attending.

3. All starts are dead engine. With the exception of youth classes. Special permissions will be allowed case by case. The start procedure will be as follows:

a. The blue flag will signal all riders to shut down their engines.

b. 30 seconds later the Referee will extend his arm to signal "10 Seconds" before the start of the race. At the "10 seconds" signal, all crewmembers must step behind the riders.

c. The green flag will be waived, signaling the start of the race.

4. Riders starting their machines prior to the green flag signal, or taking off with the wrong row will be penalized 1 lap.

5. Riders missing the start of their class must enter the racecourse at the starting line and complete the start chute.

6. If your machine does not start in a timely manner you must move from the starting area so it will not impede the start of the next row.

10. SCORING:

1. Transponder scanning is the official FDXCR scoring procedure.

2. Scoring is a no passing zone.

3. Riders must yell out their number to the scoring attendant for backup scoring.

4. Recommended speed of 5 MPH through scoring. If your transponder doesn’t register due to speed it is the fault of the rider only.

5. Riders may not be serviced or pitted within 200 ft of scoring. Racers that do will be penalized.

6. ALL PENALTIES WILL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF TRACK OFFICIALS

MAINTAIN GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP THROUGHOUT THE RACE

11. THE COURSE:

1. FDXCR course may include trails, footpaths, roads, hills, motocross tracks, or any type of terrain, which can be navigated by a bike or ATV.

2. Marking, cutting, tampering with or otherwise changing the course in any manner is strictly prohibited. An FDXCR official may only make course modifications.

No one, except officials and riders officially entered, may ride on the racecourse at any time during the event.

12. ON TRACK REGULATIONS:

1. Riders must remain on the marked course. Riders must stay within the confines of the markers posted on both sides of the trail, ribbons, signs, stakes, hay bales, barrels, motocross track, grass track, etc.

2. Riders encountering traffic jams or bottlenecks may not go more than 25 feet off the course to get around the bottleneck. However, the rider must re-enter the course as soon as possible, and upon approaching this section the next lap, must ride the original arrowed section if the track is clear. If the original marking devices are knocked down, the rider must stay on the original marked course regardless. A "bottleneck" is a section of the track that becomes impassable for any reason, with the exception of checkpoints.

3. Riders may not cut to the inside of any corner pole marker.

4. If a rider leaves the course for any reason he must re-enter the course where you left it. Track officials may adjust lap times.

5. Riders may make repairs and otherwise receive mechanical assistance anywhere along the course except within the confines of the scoring area. All such repairs and assistance must be made without causing interference with other riders and in a suitable area off the racetrack.

6. Radios are permitted between pit crewmembers, but not with or between riders.

7. Reckless riding. No rider may ride in such a manner as to endanger life or limb of other riders, officials or the public. Riders will be penalized for the reckless operation of their machine, including but not limited to the deliberate ramming, blocking or intentional contact with another rider, or for running into an official.

8. Team Tactics are prohibited, and include but are not limited to: blocking, allowing another rider to pass in order to affect the outcome of the race, or exchanging machines in order for another rider to continue the race. Riders involved will be penalized.

9. Unsportsmanlike Conduct. Persons whose appearance, conduct, associations or affiliations, on or off the track, deemed not conducive to the best interest of this sport or who exhibit conduct which is inappropriate, offensive, abrasive or in bad taste, may be excluded or suspended from FDXCR at the discretion of the Race officials.

10. Participants engaged in any event, public appearance, media activity or any other situation relating to their participation in the series must refrain from intentional physical contact with any participant, inappropriate

or profane language, fraud, and unsportsmanlike behavior. At the sole discretion of FDXCR, participants who exhibit behaviors deemed inappropriate or unsportsmanlike, prejudicial or detrimental to the best interests of the sport, or detract from the enjoyment, appreciation or interests of the fans, sponsors or other supporters of the sport, may be penalized by monetary fine, docking of championship points, or both. Such penalties are not subject to protest or appeal.

11. Penalties will be assessed at the discretion of the official based on the severity of the offense, and may include one or more of the following: position(s), lap(s), time adjustment, disqualification, suspension, loss of championship points, fine, probation.

13. RACE FINISHES:

1. The race officially ends for all contestants at the completion of the lap in which the checkered flag is displayed to the overall winner.

2. To be considered as having completed a lap, the rider and his machine must cross the plane of the checkered flag under the rider's own unaided ability. Towing is only allowed by track officials.

3. Riders will be scored in order of finish and laps completed. It is not necessary to complete all laps in order to be scored.

4. Results: Racers must complete the race within 15 minutes of leaders lap time to finish the race after the overall winner takes the checkered flag. If track official / track sweeper directs you to leave track, you must do so. Time has elapsed for your race. A rider may question the results within a day of posted final results.

5.Youth Awards or medals are given to all youth riders per race.

6. Adult Awards are given to the first 3 finishes.

7. To win an award, a rider must complete one full lap. Awards must be picked up before leaving the event. If for some reason we have run out we will make arrangements for you to pick up.

8. Pro Rider Payouts: Payouts will be paid out per race, 125$ guarantee for 1st, 2nd and 3rd are based on number of riders!

9. All Riders must race at least 4 races to qualify for end of year awards.

*** IF AWARDS ARE NOT PICKED UP THEY WILL BE HELD UNTIL END OF SEASON***

14. OVERALL NUMBERS

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The electronic scoring system provides a complete overall race finish for each event. Points will be accumulated for Overall Number assignment and can be viewed as a gauge toward overall ranking for the year.
Overall Numbers will be assigned based on overall finishes.
Overall Numbers will be figured on this scale.

YEAR END AWARDS

1. All Riders must race at least 4 races to qualify for end of year awards.

2. Adult plaques are given to the top 3 adult riders.

3. Youth plaques are given to all youth riders who qualify. (Includes intermediate)

*** IF AWARDS ARE NOT PICKED UP THEY WILL BE HELD. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT TO BANQUET ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE TO GET YOU YOUR AWARDS. ***

THROW OUT RACE

There will be no throw out race or bonus points this season.

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No FDXCR membership required!
MUST get AMA Membership prior to Race Day.

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RULES

FDXCR General Rules + ATV & Bike