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1.
The
track referee shall decide on the number of dirt
bikes to start in each race.
2.
Riders
must be ready when their class is called, the gate
will not be held.
3.
In all
starts the referee shall have the power to decide
what a fair start is and shall instruct the starter
to signal for a restart as necessary.
4.
In the
event of starting gate malfunctions, the referee
shall assign a flagman to flag-start the event as he
or she deems necessary.
5.
Riding
in the starting-line area is prohibited. Penalty is
disqualification, from the day’s events.
6.
Stepping
in front of or grooming in front of the starting
gate pivot point is strictly prohibited and will
result in the rider being disqualified from that
race.
7.
Riders
may not start more than two feet behind the starting
gate. Penalty is loss of one lap.
8.
When a
penalty-line (start line) is used, start may be no
more than two feet behind the penalty line (start
line) but not in front of the penalty line (start
line). Penalty is the loss of one lap.
9.
Before
the start of the race, a 30 second signal will be
given. The 30 second signal will be followed by a
10 second signal to indicate that the gate will be
dropped anytime within the next 10 seconds.
10.
On the
line, a rider may raise his or her hand for up to a
2 minute time period to correct a mechanical or
other issue. Not applicable for the second gate
drop of a two gate drop race.
11.
The
referee may stop the countdown to make changes and
or adjustments.
12.
Mechanics / parents must leave the starting gate
when the 30-second signal is displayed.
13.
If a
safety violation is issued a rider will not be
allowed to race unless the safety violation is
corrected. A safety violation is defined as
anything that will endanger the rider themselves and
or other riders.
14.
Official
reserve the right to prevent anyone from competing
in any event if the rider, dirt bike, or equipment
does not comply with the general rules.
15.
Starting
position for the first moto will be determined by
current Championship standings except at the first
race of the season, and then it shall be a random
gate pick.
16.
Starting
positions for the second moto will be determined by
the finish order of the riders in the first moto. |
