To qualify for the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch you must participate in the twostep qualifying process: the Area Qualifiers and the Regional Championships. To understand how the qualifying system works, it helps to know that the United States is divided into seven different geographical regions consisting of the Northeast, Southeast, Mid-East, North Central, South Central, Northwest and Southwest. STEP 1 - THE AREA QUALIFIERS In each of the seven regions there are a maximum of eight Area Qualifiers. Riders must attend an Area Qualifier and finish in an advancement position (see advancement chart below) to guarantee a spot into the Regional Championships. At each Area Qualifier all classes will be offered and a two moto format will be conducted. Classes, however, may be divided between the two days, such as, limited classes on Saturday and modified classes on Sunday, so it is not necessary to be at the event both days depending on the class qualifying for. Riders may attempt to qualify in as many Area Qualifiers, in as many regions, as they choose. If a rider qualifies for the Regional, however, he/she must attend the Regional Championship for the region in which they qualified (see example below). The finishing positions guaranteed to advance to the Regional Championships from the Area Qualifiers are listed in the advancement chart below. IMPORTANT: Riders must receive a finish position in at least one moto in order to advance to the Regional Championship. STEP 2 - THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The Regional Championships are the 2 nd step in the process to make it to the "big show" at Loretta Lynn Ranch. Riders who place in an advancement position at the Area Qualifiers are invited to the Regional Championship, but must preregister with MX Sports by the deadline to keep that guaranteed spot. With the exception of the Northwest and Southwest regions, the Regional Championships separate the National classes into two different events: the Youth Regional and the Amateur Regional. The reason for the class separation is to accommodate the amount of riders that attempt to qualify, as well as the unique (3) three-moto format** at the Regionals. As a result, riders must attend both Saturday and Sunday to ensure all motos are counted towards an overall score. The finishing positions guaranteed to advance to the National Championship from the Regional Championships are listed in the advancement chart below. IMPORTANT NOTES: In some geographic regions there may be more than 40 riders eligible to participate in the Regional Championship. If there are more riders at the Regional than the starting gate can accommodate, then qualifying races will be run. Riders must receive a finish position in at least one moto in order to be considered as an Alternate for the National Championship. Riders who earn a guaranteed position in more than one Regional Championship will advance to the National from the rider's "home" region. If the rider did not qualify from his home region, then the selection will be from the region in which the rider had the better finish. If there are multiple equal finishes, then the rider will be selected from the region in which he first qualified. All riders will advance one position in a region in which an advanced rider qualifying in more than one region participated, whether selected from that region or another. **Northwest and Southwest Regional Run a (2) two-moto format. ADVANCEMENT CHART Regionals Advance Advance 17.1 17.2 18.1 18.2 32.1 32.2 from from Senior Masters 51cc 51cc Girls Girls Area Regional 45+ 50+ Special Shaft (12-16) (9-11) Northeast 8 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 Southeast 8 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 Mid-East 8 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 N. Central 8 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 S. Central 8 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 Northwest* 12 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 Southwest* 15 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 *Subject to change. Updated 2/5/13
2013 RED BULL AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SUPPLEMENTAL RULES A. RIDER ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION Revised: 12.28.12 1. The following professional licensed riders are eligible to compete in the Open Pro Sport class only: a. Riders earning 1-25 Pro Motocross points (250 or 450 class) in the current or previous year; b. Riders qualifying for the final 40 in Pro Motocross (250 or 450 class) or Supercross (250SX or 450SX class) in the current or previous year; or c. Riders qualifying for the final 40 in an FIM MX1, MX2, MX3 Grand Prix event in the previous year. Professional licensed racers that have not qualified for the final 40 in either Pro Motocross or Supercross in the current or previous year, or who have not qualified for the final 40 in an FIM MX1, MX2, MX3 Grand Prix event in the previous year, are eligible for all classes as per AMA eligibility requirements. 2. The following riders are not eligible to participate in the National program: a. Riders earning more than 25 Pro Motocross points in the current or previous year; b. Riders qualifying for an Supercross main event (250SX or 450SX class) in the current or previous year; c. Riders qualifying for an FIM MX1, MX2, MX3 Grand Prix event in the current year. 3. Riders in the 250A and 450A classes are eligible to compete in the Open Pro Sport class. Top 42 overall riders in the Open Pro Sport class and the top 20 overall riders in the 250A and 450A classes at the National will be eligible to obtain an AMA Pro Motocross License in the current and next year without further qualification. Top 15 overall riders in the 250A, 450A and Open Pro Sport classes at the National will be eligible to obtain an AMA Pro Supercross 250SX license without further qualification. 4. Riders earning a top 5 national ranking in the previous year WMX Championship may only participate in A, Pro Sport, and Age divisions (excluding the Vet B/C class). 5. Riders who placed in the top 5 overall in the 250B (Stock or Modified), 450B (Stock or Modified), College B/C, or Vet B/C 30+, at the previous National and are 16 years or older as of January 1 of the current year are not eligible to compete in a "B", C or B/C division. Riders who placed in the top 5 overall in a Schoolboy class (Schoolboy 1 or 2) at the previous National and are 16 years or older as of January 1 of the current year are not eligible to compete in a Schoolboy class. 6. Riders who have ever been classified as a Pro, Pro Am, or A rider in a non-youth class, are not eligible for any B/C designated class. Pro, Pro Am, or A riders granted AMA reclassification may not compete in the B/C class in the national program. 7. Riders may not participate in a C class if they have ever: a. Participated at the National in any previous year in any class (with the exception of Girls and Youth Beginner (2011) classes, and Women s class riders finishing outside the top 5 in the previous year; b. Received any type of OEM factory support in any class (excluding OEM contingency and trackside support); c. Earned a Rider Performance Value (RPV) of 15.0 or higher the previous advancement year (Nov. 1, 2011 - Oct. 31, 2012) in any class, including youth divisions; or d. Competed in any C or youth division at the age of 12 years or older prior to January 1, 2011 and had an RPV or calculated RPV of 11.0 or higher the previous advancement year (Nov. 1, 2011 - Oct. 31, 2012) in 6 or more events. For more information regarding C class eligibility and to check RPV status, visit www.amaracing.com. 8. Once qualified for the National, riders may not voluntarily advance in class prior to competing in the National. 9. Riders participating in motocross competition events outside of the US should verify eligibility in the National program prior to participating in the program by contacting the AMA at 1.800.AMA.Join. 2013 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Supplemental Rules Page 1of 4
10. Challenges to rider eligibility must be in writing and sent certified mail, U.S. postmarked no later than June 30 of the current year. Rider eligibility protests after this date will be accepted at the sole discretion of MX Sports. B. MACHINE ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION 1. Riders may ride a limited motorcycle in a non-limited class. 2. 2014 model machines are NOT eligible in any class. 3. The 51cc (4-6) Special Limited class is limited to the following models: Honda XR50, Honda CRF50, KTM Mini Adventure, KTM 50 SX Mini, Suzuki JR50, Yamaha TTR50, Yamaha PW 50, and Cobra P3, Cobra PW3, and Cobra GI. 4. To following are NOT permitted in the LIMITED CLASS: a. High compression pistons, port clean-up; metal hand guards; or aftermarket ECU units. b. Changes or modifications to the internal engine components, frame, carburetor, air box, swing arm, rim size, lower/bottom triple clamp, EFI throttle body, wheel hubs and exhaust system; c. Gaskets, backfire screens, O-rings or other components may NOT be removed. d. Only production tires readily available to the general public may be used. e. The kill switch on all 51cc automatic machines must be stock and fully functioning. f. 51cc Shaft Class: Oil injection systems must be present and fully functioning. Only oil may be put in the reservoir. Pre-mix gasoline is NOT permitted in the oil injection system. 5. To following ARE permitted in the LIMITED CLASS: a. Replacement fuel filters, air filters, gas line, handlebars, crossbar pads, non-metal open-ended handguards, serrated foot pegs, lower fork leg protectors, spokes and nipples, decals, spark plugs, spark plug caps, sprockets, handlebar mounts, seat covers, and upper triple clamp. b. Programming or mapping changes to the stock OEM ECU unit and carburetor jetting ARE permitted. c. Cylinder re-plating is allowed but must retain the original manufacturer s bore. d. Clutch plates, pistons and piston rings may be accessory items, so long as they maintain the stock shape, design and material of the OEM parts. e. Material may be added to the existing frame for strength, including welding. f. OEM front and rear suspension can be altered with internal modifications only. g. Shock linkage and suspension spring rates may be changed to any commercially available part. h. Rims can be replaced with OEM or aftermarket rims of the same size and width. i. Front fork holeshot devices (aftermarket or OEM). j. All other internal engine components must be stock OEM parts. k. Changes that are cosmetic in nature are allowed, so long as there is no performance advantage. Any items not listed above may be changed or modified. Please reference the Limited Class Clarification Chart for more details. Violations of the Limited Class rules as determined by the protest process or by the event referee may result in disqualification from the class, or at the Qualifier level, re-assignment to the appropriate class if deemed unintentional by the event referee. A second violation within one calendar year may result in a disqualification from the class and a suspension from AMA competition for one year. C. REGISTRATION 1. Proof of age must be available upon request by MX Sports at any time. 2. For youth classes, age is based on the rider s age on January 1 of the current year as stated in the AMA Rulebook. For all other classes, age is based on the rider s age as of the first day of National competition (July 30, 2013). 3. Riders under the age of 18 years must have a parent present or a duly notarized parental consent form, as required by the AMA Rules and Regulations in order to participate. 2013 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Supplemental Rules Page 2of 4
4. Riders may compete in only two classes at the National. 5. Riders may attempt to qualify at the Area Qualifier and Regional Championship levels in the following multiple classes; however, at the National only one class may be chosen between them: a. Any 51cc class b. Senior (45+) and Masters (50+) c. Girls (12-16) and Girls (9-11) 6. International riders registering for the National final should do so by online registration or by sending the National Entry Form by express mail. MX Sports is not responsible for failure to receive entry. D. QUALIFYING PROCEDURES 1. Qualifying for the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship requires: a. A two-step process of qualification from an Area Qualifier to a Regional Championship, then qualification from a Regional Championship to the National Championship. b. Riders may enter a total of 4 classes at the Area Qualifier and Regional levels. c. Riders may enter as many Area Qualifiers in as many Regions as they chose. d. At the Area Qualifier level, riders must receive a finish position in at least one moto in order to advance to the Regional level. e. In some geographic regions there may be more than 40 riders eligible to participate in the Regional Championship. If there are more riders at the Regional than the starting gate can accommodate, then qualifying races will be run. 2. A 2-moto format will apply to all Area Qualifiers; a 3-moto format will apply to Amateur Regionals and Youth Regionals; a 2-moto format will apply to combined Amateur & Youth Regionals. 3. Riders who qualify in more than one Regional Championship will advance to the National from the rider s home region. If the rider did not qualify from his home region then the selection will be from the Region in which the rider had the better finish. If there are multiple equal finishes, then the rider will be selected from the Region in which he first qualified. All riders will move up one position in the Region in which a rider was not selected due to qualifying in more than one region. 4. Area Qualifier Advancement: Riders finishing in the top positions listed below are guaranteed to advance from Area Qualifiers to Regional Championships. 5. Regional Qualifier Advancement: Riders finishing in the top positions listed below are guaranteed to advance from the Regional Championship to the National. Regionals Advance Advance 17.1 17.2 18.1 18.2 32.1 32.2 from from Senior Masters 51cc 51cc Girls Girls Area Regional 45+ 50+ Special Shaft (12-16) (9-11) Northeast 8 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 Southeast 8 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 Mid-East 8 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 N. Central 8 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 S. Central 8 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 Northwest 12 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 Southwest 15 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 6. National Roster: The final National Roster will consist of 42 riders per class; provided, however, that in the following classes the final National Roster will consist of 30 riders per class, which classes will be stagger start: Senior 45+ and Masters 50+; 51cc Special and 51cc Shaft; Girls (12-16) and Girls (9-11). 7. Alternates: Alternate selection at the National is based on a Power Ranking, calculated as follows: Finish position divided by number of riders in the class; Multiply the result by 100 and then subtract from 100. The 2013 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Supplemental Rules Page 3of 4
higher Power Ranking value will determine the alternate selection. A minimum of 50% of the guaranteed qualifying positions from each Regional will advance to the National, regardless of the rider s power ranking. E. NATIONAL NUMBERS At the National the following number plate and number color scheme shall apply: CLASS PLATE NUMBER "A" White Black "B" Yellow Black "C" Black White Masters 50+ Gold Black 51cc (4-6) Shaft Blue White Girls (9-11) Black White All other classes White Black F. PROTEST FEES AND PROCEDURES 1. The following protest fees shall apply at the National: a. Visual Protests: $100 per item or component protested b. Technical Protests: $100 per item or component protested c. Plus the following if applicable: i. Tear down Fees: $200 Two-Stroke/$500 Four-Stroke ii. Required Engine Removal $100 iii. Fuel Test Deposit: $325 d. Administrative Protests: $100 per incident 2. In the event of a technical protest involving a teardown or removal of the engine from the frame, the protested rider may elect for the inspection to occur either before or after the final moto involving the protested machine. In the event the inspection is made after the final moto, the machine will be impounded between motos and/or the engine sealed pending the inspection, with the exception that minor repairs and maintenance may be made under MX Sports supervision. 3. The claiming rule value is two times the Manufacturer s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) at all Qualifier, Regional and National events. 2013 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Supplemental Rules Page 4of 4
2013 NATIONAL CLASSES CLASS # CLASS NAME MACHINE REQUIREMENTS AREA QUALIFIER RACE DAY AMATEUR: Classes attend Amateur Regional 1 Open Pro Sport 122-Open cc Sunday 2 250 A 122-250cc Saturday 3 250 B Limited 122-250cc Saturday 4 250 B 122-250cc Sunday 5 250 C Limited 122-250cc Saturday 6 250 C 122-250cc Sunday 7 450 A 122-Open cc Saturday 8 450 B Limited 122-Open cc Saturday 9 450 B 122-Open cc Sunday 10 450 C 122-Open cc Sunday 11 Two-Stroke B/C (16+) 122-250cc Sunday 12 College B/C (16-24) 122-Open cc Sunday 13 Junior 25+ 122-Open cc Sunday 14 Vet B/C 30+ 122-Open cc Sunday 15 Vet 35+ 122-Open cc Sunday 16 Senior 40+ 122-Open cc Sunday 17.1* Senior 45+ 122-Open cc Sunday 17.2* Masters 50+ 122-Open cc Sunday YOUTH: Classes attend Youth Regional 18.1* 51cc (4-6) Special Limited 0-51cc 2-Stroke/4-Stroke Saturday 18.2* 51cc (4-6) Shaft Drive Limited 0-51cc 2-Stroke Saturday 19* 51cc (4-6) Limited 0-51cc 2-Stroke Saturday 20* 51cc (7-8) Limited 0-51cc 2-Stroke Saturday 21 65cc (7-9) Limited 59-65cc 2-Stroke Saturday 22 65cc (10-11) Limited 59-65cc 2-Stroke Saturday 23 65cc (7-11) 59-65cc 2-Stroke Sunday 24 85cc (9-11) Limited 79-85cc 2-Stroke Saturday 25 85cc (9-11) 79-85cc 2-Stroke Sunday 26 Mini Sr (12-14) Limited 79-85cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke Saturday Max. Wheels: Front 17"; Rear 14" Max. Wheelbase: 51" 27 Mini Sr (12-14) 79-85cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke Sunday Max. Wheels: Front 17"; Rear 16" Max. Wheelbase: 51" 28 Super Mini 1 (12-15) 79-112cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke Saturday Max. Wheels: Front 19"; Rear 16" 29 Super Mini 2 (13-16) 79-112cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke Sunday Max. Wheels: Front 19"; Rear 16" 30 Schoolboy 1 (12-16) B/C 86-125cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke Saturday Min. Wheels: Front 19"; Rear 16" 31 Schoolboy 2 (13-16) B/C 100-150cc 2-Stroke/126-250cc 4-Stroke Sunday Min. Wheels: Front 19"; Rear 16" 32.1* Girls (12-16) 79-112cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke Saturday Max. Wheels: Front 19"; Rear 16" 32.2* Girls (9-11) 79-85cc 2-Stroke Saturday 33 Women (14+) 99-250cc Saturday Min. Wheels: Front 19"; Rear 16" Revised: 12.18.12 * Riders in the Senior (45+) and Masters (50+) classes, and in the Girls (12-16) and Girls (9-11) classes, may attempt to qualify at the Area Qualifier and Regional Championship in both classes. However, at the national Championship only one class may be chosen, as these two classes will be run together in a staggered start format and be scored separately. * Riders in any of the 51cc classes may attempt to qualify at the Area Qualifier and Regional Championship in multiple 51cc classes, but may only enter one 51cc class at the National Championship. The 51cc (4-6) Special Limited and 51cc (4-6) Shaft classes will be run together in a staggered start format and be scored separately.
2013 AMA Racing Motocross Limited Class Clarification Chart Items in Question Limited Non-Limited BODY and CONTROLS Seats (cored out) Yes Yes Footpegs Yes Yes Add Foam (skid plate, glide plate, etc.) Yes Yes Throttle Tube Yes Yes Counter Shaft Covers (can be removed) Yes Yes Folding Clutch and Brake Levers: Including Perch Yes Yes Frame Guards Yes Yes Gripper Tape Yes Yes Hand Guards (no metal gaurds or bark busters) Yes Yes Number Plate Back Grounds Yes Yes Number Plate (Vented) Yes Yes Radiator Guards Yes Yes Replacement " Taller" or "Shorter" Seat Foam and Cover Yes Yes Shifter Yes Yes Fork Brace No Yes Steering Stabilizer Yes Yes Skid/Glide Plate Yes Yes Air Intake Boot No Yes Air Fliter Yes Yes Back Fire Screen No Yes Airbox Vent Tubes No Yes Gas Tank Thermal Cover Yes Yes BRAKES Brake Lines Yes Yes Brake Master Cylinders Yes Yes Brake Pads Yes Yes Brake Pedal Yes Yes Brake Rotors Yes Yes Brake Snake for Rear Brake Pedal Yes Yes ENGINE & DRIVE Adjustable Fuel Screw Yes Yes Adjustable Leak Jet No Yes Carb Float Bowl No Yes Intake spacer No Yes Chain Guides & Sliders Yes Yes EVC (exhaust control valve) No Yes Chain Rollers Yes Yes Clutch Case Cover Yes Yes Exhaust (whole or part) No Yes Oil Coolers Yes Yes Anodized Oil Drain Plugs (cosmetic only) Yes Yes In-line Water Coolers yes Yes Radiator Hoses Yes Yes Power Valve actuator hose kit Yes Yes Reed Valves or Reed Valve asm. No Yes Radiator Fan (Add) No Yes Water Pump Assembly (including propeller) No Yes FRAME Subframe No Yes SUSPENSION Aftermarket Triple Clamp (Top clamp) Yes Yes Aftermarket Triple Clamp (Bottom clamp) No Yes Fork Bleeder No Yes Holeshot Devices Yes Yes Shims Yes Yes Springs Yes Yes Anodized Fork Caps (cosmetic only) Yes Yes WHEELS and AXLES Aftermarket Hub No Yes Rim Locks Yes Yes Spokes Yes Yes Aftermarket Rims (must remain same dimentions as stock) Yes Yes NO = must remain stock YES = may be added, changed or modified rev1. 12-27-12