2011 TQRA Rule Book

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1. RACE PROMOTER/OFFICIAL

The Race Promoter /TQRA President have authority concerning all rules mentioned in this rulebook. Abusive behavior toward any TQRA official or staff member will result in disqualification and/or removal from the event without refund. A race official may be appointed by the race promoter for a single event or multiple events. The Race Promoter / TQRA President have authority to make decisions about the interpretation of these rules.  Exceptions on the age requirement for a class will only be changed if the rider’s skill level is that equal to the other riders in the class and that is determined on a case by case basis by the Board of Directors, at the recommendation of the TQRA President.

2. NO ALCOHOL

Riders are not allowed to consume Alcohol prior to their race. Any rider caught consuming alcohol or other illegal substances prior to their race will be disqualified and BANNED from future TQRA events.  Under age drinking, at ANY time, will NOT be tolerated.

3. 2011 CLASSES

Exceptions on the age requirement for a class will only be changed if the rider’s skill level is that equal to the other riders in the class and that is determined on a case by case basis by the Board of Directors, at the recommendation of the President or .   Age classes’ effective date will be February 20, 2011.  AGE CONSIDERATION for ALL classes must be submitted in writing to Rick Raymond by email or US Postal Service PRIOR to the first race of the season or event, whichever may apply.  NOTE:  we will be combining the B1/ B2 & C1/ C2.

AGES HAVE CHANGED FOR SOME CLASSESS

1.      Open Expert                            (16 & up)

2.      Pro-Am                                    (16 & up)

3.      Open “A”                                 (14 & up)

4.      Open “B”                                 (14 & up)

5.      Open “C” Beginner                 (14 & up)

6.      Quad Open                              (14 & up – see class rules for exceptions)

7.      Plus 25 class

8.      Over 30 “A”

9.      Over 30 “B”

10.  Over 40

11.  Women’s Open                       (12 & up – see class rules for exceptions)

12.  Blaster/Sport                           (12 & up)

13.  Co-ed Youth                            (12 – up)

14.  Super Mini                              (9 – 14)

15.  Sr. Mini                                   (8 – 12)

16.  Jr. Mini                                                (6 – 11)

17.  Sr. Pee Wee                            (6 – 10)

18.  Jr. Pee Wee                             (3 – 6)

19.  Open Mini Mod                      (10 – 15)

20.  Mini stock class                       (7 – 11)

#1:  Open Expert

This class is for points and 150% payout. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. Riders who race on the Expert level will race this class. Riders must be at least 16 years old to race in this class. The Race Promoter and Board of Directors will determine which racers MUST enter the Open Expert class and which racers are ELIGIBLE to race this class.  Finishing in the Top (5) of Open Quad or Open A does NOT guarantee your eligibility. If there are less than (3) entries, this class will become a nonpaying class and will be racing for series points only. If you run this class, the ONLY other class you can run is the Pro Am class.

#1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

#2: Pro-Am

This class is for points and an 80% payout. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. Riders must be at least 16 years old to race in this class. The Race Promoter and Board of Directors will determine which racers are ELIGIBLE to race this class.   Finishing in the Top (5) of Open Quad or Open A does NOT guarantee your eligibility.  Open B and C class riders will NOT be permitted to race in this class. Riders DO NOT have to sign up for an additional class to participate in this class. If there are less than (3) entries, this class will become a nonpaying class and will be racing for series points only.

#1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

#3: Open “A” Intermediate

This skill-level class is for points and plaques or trophies.  It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.  Any displacement size is permissible. This class is open to rider’s ages 14 yrs and up (unless you have prior consent of the TQRA board). There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.  If you finish in the top (3) for the series, the Race Promoter and the Board of Directors MAY require you to advance to Pro-Am the following race season.

#1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

#4: Open “B” Novice

This skill-level class is for points and plaques or trophies.  It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.  Any displacement size is permissible. This class is open to rider’s ages 14 yrs and up (unless you have prior consent of the TQRA board). There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.  If you finish in the top (3) for the series, the Race Promoter and the Board of Directors MAY require you to advance to Open “A” the following race season.

#1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

#5: Open “C” Beginner

This skill-level class is for points and plaques or trophies.  It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.  Any displacement size is permissible.  This class is open to rider’s ages 14 yrs and up (unless you have prior consent of the TQRA board). There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.  If you finish in the top (3) for the series, the Race Promoter and the Board of Directors MAY require you to advance to Open “B” the following race season. The race promoter/official will review each track and determine which obstacles may be jumped / cleared for this class. This will normally exclude triples and big double jumps or any dangerous obstacle. Those who violate this rule may be docked a position or laps.

#1rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

#6: Open Quad

This skill-level class is for points and plaques or trophies.  It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.  Any displacement size 200cc and larger is permissible.  This class is open to rider’s ages 13 yrs and up IF YOU ARE RIDING A 450cc, YOU MUST BE 14 YEARS OLD.  (unless you have prior consent of the TQRA board). There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.  It is open to all amateur riders and classes (A, B, C, and Ov30/40 & Youth and +25 – NO EXPERT).

#1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

#7: Plus 25

This class is for points and 50% payout. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. Age effective date will be 2/20/2011.  If there are less than (3) entries, this class will become a nonpaying class and will be racing for series points only.  There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class and run for series points only.

#1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

#8: Over 30 “A”

This class is for points and 50% payout. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. Age effective date will be 2/20/2011.  If there are less than (3) entries, this class will become a nonpaying class and will be racing for series points only.  There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class and run for series points only.

#1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

#9: Over 30 “B”

This skill-level class is for points and plaques or trophies.  It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.  Any displacement size is permissible. Age effective date will be 2/20/2011. There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.  If you finish in the top (3) for the series, the Race Promoter and the Board of Directors MAY require you to advance to Over 30”A” the following race season.

#1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

#10: Over 40

This skill-level class is for points and plaques or trophies.  It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.  Any displacement size is permissible. Age effective date will be 2/20/2011. There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.

#1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

#11: Women’s Open

This skill-level class is for points and plaques or trophies.  It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.  Any displacement size 200cc and larger is permissible.  It is open to WOMEN amateur riders fitting the minimum age requirement.  This class is open to rider’s ages 12 yrs and up IF YOU ARE RIDING A 450cc, YOU MUST BE 14 YEARS OLD.  (unless you have prior consent of the TQRA board). There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.  #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

#12: Sport Quad/Blaster
This is an age and cc limit class and is for points and plaques or trophies. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.  It is open to air-cooled 2-strokes 240.01cc or less, air-cooled 4-strokes 350.01cc or less, 2-stroke water-cooled engines 125 cc or less and 4-stroke water cooled engines 250 cc or less.  This is open to ages 12 years and older. There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.
#1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

#13: Co-ed Youth

This is an age and cc limit class and is for points and plaques or trophies. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.   It is open to air-cooled 2-strokes 200.01cc or less, air-cooled 4-strokes 300.01cc or less, 2-stroke water-cooled engines 110.01cc or less and 4 stroke water cooled 170cc or less. This is open to ages 12 years and older. There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.

#1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

#14: Super Mini

This is an age and cc limit class and is for points and plaques or trophies. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.   This class is limited to 96cc 2 stroke and 125cc 4 stroke. You ARE allowed to modify your engine, suspension and clutches as long as the maximum cc limits are not exceeded. This is open to ages 9 – 14 years old. ATV engines only, water cooled engines are allowed.  TQRA considers the Honda CR 85 a dirt bike motor; therefore, the 2011 Apex Pro MXR 85cc is NOT eligible to race in this class.  Manual clutches are allowed. You are allowed to add brackets for added suspension but keep in mind if you are planning on racing at any national events you are not allowed to weld to the frame.  There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.  This class is set up for the older mini racers age group to be able to compete on competitive quads locally and nationally before moving on to the faster quads such as the Youth Class quads. Everyone will be asked to step 3 feet behind the rider so not to interfere with the race.  Age effective date will be February 20, 2011.

#1 rule: roll to the right if you are not jumping

#15: Sr. Mini

This is an age and cc limit class and is for points and plaques or trophies. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.   This class is limited to 90cc 2 stroke and 114cc 4 stroke. You ARE allowed to modify your engine, suspension and clutches as long as the maximum cc limits are not exceeded. This is open to ages 8 – 12 years old. ATV engines only, water cooled engines are allowed.  NO manual clutches. You are allowed to add brackets for added suspension but keep in mind if you are planning on racing at any national events you are not allowed to weld to the frame.  There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.  This class is set up for the older mini racers age group to be able to compete on competitive quads locally and nationally before moving on to the faster quads such as the Super Mini Class quads. Everyone will be asked to step 3 feet behind the rider so not to interfere with the race.  Age effective date will be February 20, 2011.

#1 rule: roll to the right if you are not jumping

#16: Jr. Mini

This is an age and cc limit class and is for points and plaques or trophies. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.   This class is limited to 70cc 2 strokes and 107cc 4 strokes.   You ARE allowed to modify your engine, suspension and clutches as long as the maximum cc limits are not exceeded.  This is open to ages 6 – 11 years old. ATV engines only, water cooled engines are allowed.  NO manual clutches. You are allowed to add brackets for added suspension but keep in mind if you are planning on racing at any national events you are not allowed to weld to the frame.  There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.  This class is set up for the older mini racers age group to be able to compete on competitive quads locally and nationally before moving on to the faster quads such as the Sr. Mini Class quads. Everyone will be asked to step 3 feet behind the rider so not to interfere with the race.  Age effective date will be February 20, 2011.

#1 rule: roll to the right if you are not jumping

#17: Sr. Pee Wee

This is an age and cc limit class and is for points and plaques or trophies. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.   This class is limited to 50.01cc 2-stroke and 70cc 4-stroke.   You ARE allowed to modify your engine, suspension and clutches as long as the maximum cc limits are not exceeded.  This is open to ages 6 – 10 years old. ATV engines only, water cooled engines are allowed.  NO manual clutches. You are allowed to add brackets for added suspension but keep in mind if you are planning on racing at any national events you are not allowed to weld to the frame.  There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.  This class is set up for the older mini racers age group to be able to compete on competitive quads locally and nationally before moving on to the faster quads such as the Jr. Mini Class quads. You are allowed to add a safety kill switch to the ignition, and running boards will be accepted as nerf bars for this class.  Parents must be on hand at all times during specified moto to ensure rider is secure from start to finish. Parents cannot help rider when at the gate by pushing or touching the rider when the gate is being dropped. Everyone will be asked to step 3 feet behind the rider so not to interfere with the race.  Age effective date will be February 20, 2011.

#1 rule: roll to the right if you are not jumping

#18: Jr. Pee Wee

This is an age and cc limit class and is for points and plaques or trophies. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.   This class is limited to 50.01cc 2-stroke and 70cc 4-stroke. A one time standard over bore is allowed as long as the cc limits is not exceeded (Standard overbore: 10 to 20 thousandths over the stock bore). This is open to ages 3 – 6 years old. ATV engines only, water cooled engines are allowed.  NO CLUTCH, IGNITION, AFTERMARKET EXHAUST OR ENGINE MODIFICATIONS YOU MUST RUN WHAT IT COMES WITH STOCK. You CAN run a STOCK DRR 90 Pipe, as new models come with this exhaust.  NO aftermarket exhausts.   Engines must match production frame.  Jetting, gearing, (including Torque Springs and Rollers), tires, wheels, sprockets, shocks, a-arms, swing-arms, nerf bars, handlebars, steering stem, and axle may be changed / modified but NO OTHER MODIFICATIONS ARE ALLOWED. This means no engine or clutch alterations of any kind, if it came from the factory with it, it has to stay on and if it didn’t come from the factory with it, it can’t be added.  No pipes or PVL’s.  NO manual clutches. You are allowed to add brackets for added suspension but keep in mind if you are planning on racing at any national events you are not allowed to weld to the frame.  There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.  This class is set up for the older mini racers age group to be able to compete on competitive quads locally and nationally before moving on to the faster quads such as the Sr. Pee Wee Class quads. Running boards will be accepted as nerf bars for this class.  Parents must be on hand at all times during specified moto to ensure rider is secure from start to finish. Parents cannot help rider when at the gate by pushing or touching the rider when the gate is being dropped. Everyone will be asked to step 3 feet behind the rider so not to interfere with the race.  Age effective date will be February 20, 2011.

#1 rule: roll to the right if you are not jumping

#19: Open Mini Mod

This is an age and cc limit class and is for points and plaques or trophies. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.   This is an open modified class with manual clutch/shifter quads 70cc-105cc 2 stroke up to 150cc 4 stroke.  You are allowed to modify your engine, suspension and clutches as long as the maximum cc limits are not exceeded.  This is open to ages 10 – 15 years old. There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.  This class is a stepping stone to Blaster/Youth Classes.

#1 rule: roll to right if not jumping.

#20:  Mini Stock

This is an age and cc limit class and is for points and plaques or trophies. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes.   This class is limited to 90cc 2 stroke and 90cc 4 stroke. This is open to ages 7 – 11 years old. ATV engines only, water cooled engines are allowed.  NO CLUTCH, IGNITION, EXHAUST OR ENGINE MODIFICATIONS. YOU MUST RUN WHAT IT COMES WITH STOCK. This means, if it came from the factory with it, it has to stay on and if it didn’t come from the factory with it, it can’t be added.  No pipes or PVL’s.  NO manual clutches (factory Torque Springs and Rollers, for maintenance, can be replaced). Stock Carb only, but you are allowed to rejet. You are allowed air filters and suspension, ONLY.  ATV engines only, water cooled engines are allowed. You may upgrade wheels, tires and shocks – if they mount to factory points as this is for safety. There must be minimum of (5) riders to be gated separately.  If less than (5) riders, class will be gated with a comparable class.  This class is set up for the BEGINNER mini racers with no more than 2 years of race experience in ANY class.  Everyone will be asked to step 3 feet behind the rider so not to interfere with the race.

#1 rule: roll to the right if you are not jumping.

5: COST

All race fees for the 2011 MX series will be $40 per class. TQRA members will get a $5 discount on their first race entry (i.e. will pay $35) and, if they enter additional classes at that event, will get $10 off the additional classes. For example, Joe Racer is a TQRA member and enters to race in the Blaster/Sport and the Co-Ed Youth classes. He/she will pay $35 for one class and $25 for the additional class.  EXPERT/PROAM racers: $50 for non-members and $40 for members.   Gate fees will be at least $15 per person for the weekend (that does include the racer).  People under the age of 5 and over 65 (at the time of the race) will be free.  NO REFUNDS will be given after the first gate has dropped on the first race of the day. Practice fees will be $20. Returned check fee is $25 and any returned checks not cleared by the next event will result in a “DQ” for that event which it was written for and lose the points. Camping is generally $10 primitive per vehicle/RV for the weekend whether you camp or you drop the trailer.   Where available; hookups will be $25 per day.

6: SERIES

There will be a total of 10 races in the 2011 TQRA MX Series.   ONE race will be dropped for 2011 and 5 pt bonus if a member attends and is scored for all races.  A racer must enter and be scored at a MINIMUM of 8 races.  Additionally, become a TQRA member by the 5^th round to be eligible for the Overall Year End Awards and contingencies. If you do not show up at the awards banquet to claim your contingencies, they will be donated back to TQRA for future use.  Rainouts will be called by Noon on Friday of the event weekend. TQRA voicemail and webpage will be updated.  We will send out a mass email distribution for email addresses we have.  Year end contingencies for classes with LESS THAN (3) overall contenders, will be at the discretion of the TQRA President and Board of Directors.

7: POINTS

Points will be awarded for each race in each class as follows: 1^st – 25 points, 2nd – 22 points, 3rd – 20 points, 4th – 18 points, 5th – 16 points, 6th – 15 points, 7th – 14 points and so on, down to the last qualifying position. In the event of an end of year tie in total points, the tie will be broken by first determining which rider had the higher number of first place finishes for the entire year. If a tie still exists then the number of second place finishes for the entire year will be used and so forth until the tie is resolved. Points cannot, under any circumstance, be carried from one class to another. This means you lose all points if you move to another class.

8: HEAT RACES

Heat races will be run in any class that has more racers than the starting gate will hold. These heat races will qualify racers for the main event. Example: (20) racers enter a class. The starting gate wills generally hold only (12) racers. These (20) racers will be divided up into two heat races with (10) racers in each heat. The top (5) racers will automatically advance to the main event. The other (5) racers from each heat will run a Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ or Consi) to determine the last (2) racers who will advance to the Main Event. The racers who do not qualify at the LCQ are finished at this point and will receive points as 13th place on…as determined by their LCQ finish. In this heat race format, only the Main Event will determine overall winners.

a. Racers receive Overall Points based on their finish position in BOTH motos, except when heat races are run. After racing both Motos, both finish positions are added together. The racer with the lowest score receives 1st place, the racer with the second lowest score receive 2nd place, etc. Example: Racer A received a 1st (Moto 1) and a 2nd (Moto 2). Racer B received a 2nd (Moto 1) and a 3rd (Moto 2).Racer A would receive a 1st place Overall (1st + 2nd = 3) while Racer B would receive 2nd Overall (2nd + 3rd = 5).  Second moto counts more that the first moto = Example: Racer A received a 3rd (Moto 1) and a 1st (Moto 2). Racer B received a 2nd (Moto 1) and a 2nd (Moto 2).Racer A would receive a 1st place Overall (3rd+ 1st = 4) while Racer B would receive 2nd Overall (2nd + 2nd = 4).

b. Those advancing to the Main Event from the LCQ need to understand how they will be scored on their LCQ. The racer scoring 1st place in an LCQ will be assigned a final position for that Moto which is one place behind the number of racers who advanced directly to the Main Event. Example: (20) racers enter a class. The gate will hold on (12). Therefore, there will be two heats with (10) racers in each heat. The top (5) from each heat will advance directly to the Main Event. The rest will run in an LCQ. The top (2) from this LCQ will advance to the Main. These (2) from the LCQ will receive an 11th and12th place finish for their first Moto for determining gate choice only.  After moto 1, there will be two 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th and the main determines overall.

c. The second Moto ALWAYS counts more than the first. This is necessary because in many cases there are “ties” after both motos are complete.

d. Racers must finish at least one Moto in order to score an Overall finish position. Those who DNF (or DNS) both Motos will receive (0) points overall for that race.

9: RACE STAFF/PROMOTER/OFFICIAL AUTHORITY

The Starter of the race, Finish Line staff, and TQRA President has the authority to disqualify or penalize any racer acting inappropriately on or off the race track. Under no circumstances will any verbal, reckless or drug/alcohol induced abusive behavior be tolerated. Violators will be disqualified and/or removed from the event without refund. NO FIGHTING WILL BE TOLERATED!! This is a family oriented organization and we are trying to promote a fun environment for all attending.

10: RACE EQUIPMENT

Number plates are REQUIRED on both front bumper and rear grab bar of each quad. If there is NOT a FRONT and BACK visible/readable number plate, you may not be scored and receive a DNF for the moto. White plates with black numbers are recommended. No shading or outlining will be permitted. Expert may use blue plates with white numbers. We also recommend the use of numbers on both rear fenders. Remember, if you’re number cannot be read, you will not be scored. Helmets and boots are required of all racers at practice and racing.  A tether type kill switch is required to be installed on each quad being used for either practice or racing. Nerf bars or floorboards are also required. (We highly recommend nerf bars for Peewees if possible).  Chest protectors, neck brace, racing pants, long sleeve shirt, gloves and goggles are highly recommended.

11: LAPPED RIDERS/UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

In the event that you are being lapped, you must allow the faster rider to pass you (move to the right). Failure to do so may result in disqualification or loss of position.  Riders will be penalized for the reckless operation of their machine.  UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT or the deliberate ramming, blocking or intentional contact will result in a penalty.  TEAM TACTICS including blocking or allowing another rider to pass in order to affect the outcome of the race will NOT be tolerated and a penalty will be given.  The event must be witnessed by a Track official or track staff for penalties to be assessed. Penalties will be given by Race Promoter or TQRA Officer.  NO penalty will be assessed based off spectator information only.

12: TRACK BOUNDARIES

Riders must stay on marked course. If a rider loses control and goes out of bounds or is knocked off the track in a tangle with another rider, he/she must re-enter the track at the same place (or as close as physically possible to it.) Failure to do so could result in a docked lap or docked positions. If it is determined that the rider INTENTIONALLY cuts a section of the track, either to avoid a track obstacle (i.e. jump/whoops) or to gain positions, the rider will be docked positions, docked laps or disqualified. The race official will review each case and assess the fairest penalty for that case. The event must be witnessed by a Track official or track staff for penalties to be assessed. Penalties will be given by Race Promoter or TQRA Officer.  NO penalty will be assessed based off spectator information only.

13. BREAKDOWNS – DNF

Riders must finish the Moto on the same quad they started on. The use of 2 or more quads in one heat or moto is not permitted. However, a second quad may be used for additional heat races or motos, if needed. The point of this rule is that the same quad that lines up at the gate is the same quad that must cross the finish line. Rider must complete ONE FULL LAP (under their own power) or they will receive a DNF for this Moto. If you have finished a complete Moto and you breakdown in another Moto AFTER completing AT LEAST one lap, you can be pulled across the line for last place points (for that moto).  This includes all MINI’s.

14: FLAGS

Each rider must memorize the color and function of each flag. A green flag signals that the race is in progress. The yellow flag signals that the racer should take caution and not attempt to gain a position or jump any jumps. This is usually used in a particular section of the track when an accident has occurred; the red flag will be used to stop the race. If the red flag comes out and the leader has not yet completed one half of the total laps, the race will be restarted, all riders shall return to the starting gate. If the leader has completed at least one-half the required laps and a red flag comes out, the race is over. The black flag is waved at an individual rider to signal him to pull off the track. The white flag is a courtesy flag that signals the rider to “take another lap”. The checkered flag means that the race is over. ALWAYS RACE TO THE CHECKERED FLAG!

15: PROTEST

It is NOT up to the race promoter/official to check out all “possible” illegal quad modifications. If an official can visually see an illegal situation, that official will do their best to get the situation rectified. It will be up to that official how to proceed.

a. Scoring Inquiry/Protest: Any scoring inquiry must be received by the computer personnel within 15 minutes of the completion of the Moto in question. All scores are final after the results have been posted for a 15-minute period unless there is a “keypunch error” by computer personnel.

b. Age Protest: A protest over a rider’s age must be received in writing along with a $50 cash deposit before TQRA will perform any research. The “15 minute” rule also applies in this situation. If found to not be in the legal age range of a class, the rider will be disqualified and lose all accumulated points for the series.

c. Mechanical Protest: All protests concerning mechanical rules must be received in writing within 15 minutes of the completion of the moto in which the protested machine competed. A “Mechanical Protest Form” must be completed and a $200/$500 non-refundable cash deposit is required for each discrepancy listed. TQRA officials will not pursue verbal protests. Once the protest has been filed, the TQRA official will appoint a TQRA mechanic to watch the teardown of the engine by the owner and will measure/inspect the cause of protest. If the second Moto for that class has not been raced, the machine will be parked in a designated area. The machine may leave the designated area only to compete in the second Moto (failure to bring the machine directly back to the designated area will result in automatic disqualification.) After the second Moto has been completed, the TQRA mechanic will watch the teardown by the owner and will measure/inspect the cause of protest. Only the Rider and/or guardian, the Protestor, and TQRA officials will be allowed during the teardown. Once the tear down is complete it is the owner’s responsibility to put the bike back together.

• Visual Protests: $100 per item or component protested
• Technical Protests: $100 per item or component protested
• If applicable,  teardown fees:

o   $200 two stroke/$500 four stroke

o   Required engine removal: $100

• If an engine discrepancy is found, then the rider will be disqualified from the event. The Protestor will be refunded $100/$250 of their cash deposit with the remaining monies being split between the mechanic and TQRA. If a rider is found with an engine discrepancy again at another event, the rider will be disqualified from that event and will lose all accumulated points for the series.

• If NO engine discrepancy is found, then the rider will be awarded $100/$250 of the deposit and the remaining monies will be split between the TQRA and the mechanic.

Any Protests/complaints received from individuals who have been consuming alcohol or are abusive to Track/TQRA officials and staff will be IGNORED.

16: LAPS

The Race Promoter will determine how many laps are to be run by each class at each particular event.

17: ADVANCEMENT

The Race Promoter / TQRA President and Board of Directors will determine which racers MUST advance to the next class and which racers are ELIGIBLE to race this class. Finishing in the Top 5 does NOT guarantee advancement to the next skill level.

The Race Promoter / TQRA President will have the authority to force a rider to “move up” to a more advanced class (anytime during the race season) if the Promoter / TQRA President feels that the rider is too advanced for his/her current class.  Point will be transferred to new class using the following formula:  average of (2) overall finishes of ‘new’ class will replace all finishes of ‘first’ class.  Example: Promoter advances rider to Open A class after 4 races.   Rider finishes the next (2) races in Open A with a 3^rd and 5th places:

20 + 16=36/2 = 18 points or 4^th place.  Rider will have 4^th place points for races 1 – 4, 3^rd place points for race 5 and 5^th place points for race 6.  If average falls in between places, it will be rounded up.  Example: 22 + 20 = 42/2 = 21 points, this will result in a 2^nd place.

Those entering the Open Expert class must stay in this class for the remainder of the year unless permission is granted by the Race Promoter / TQRA President. Those in other classes may switch to another class at future races with approval from the TQRA President AND Board of Directors and if their quad meets class restrictions.

18: STARTING GATE

A rider may NOT have assistance at the starting gate by any persons, including parents, mechanics, guardians, etc. All non-riders (excluding starting gate staff) must back away from the starting gate once the riders are being “checked” by the gatekeeper. No pushing or other assistance will be allowed.

“Two minute rule”: If a rider fails to report to starting line during staging, a representative must be present to hold their starting position for the race. The starting of the race will not be held up for longer than two minutes. It can only be called once during the count down to dropping the gate. Example: Rider A holds up gate for 2 min.  no one else on the gate can ask for 2 minutes after Rider A’s 2 minutes have started, nor can the second class if it is a double gate. The second gate will drop whether all riders are ready or not.

19: MINORS

A Legal Guardian must be present at all times during specified moto, to ensure rider is secure from start to finish.  If legal guardian of minor is not present, minor will not be allowed to race and will be disqualified. All guardians will be required to sign a minor release for all TQRA events.

20: AGE VERIFICATION Age effective date will be February 20, 2010

Age verification may be required. Please bring a copy of original birth certificate and/or driver’s license to your first event. Failure to provide adequate proof of age could result in disqualification. Be sure to check with their rules before entering one of our events.

21: TECHNICAL INSPECTION

All quads MUST BE inspected BEFORE going to the gate. This rule will be strictly enforced. It is not the race promoter/officials duty to make sure you have your quad inspected. It is your duty to make sure your quad is inspected. Tech inspections will generally be held on the day of practice before the race. If you show up to the race gate without proper tech inspection approval stickers you will not be allowed to race and YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

22: MINIMUM (5) ENTRIES

All classes must have (5) entries for that class to be gated by itself. Anything less than (5) entries will be gated with a competitive class and the gate may be dropped separately. The class with less than (5) entries will be scored separately. Pro Am, Expert, Plus 25 and Over 30 A must have (3) entries for payout.  If less than (3) riders these classes will be racing for points only. Year end contingencies for classes with LESS THAN (3) overall contenders, will be at the discretion of the TQRA President and Board of Directors.

23: NEW QUADS

New quads are being manufactured all the time. Any new quad coming into the market must first be evaluated by the race promoter/official in order to be considered “legal” in a “non-open” class.

24: FAMILY ORIENTED

TQRA is a Family oriented organization and at all times will promote a family atmosphere.

25: INSURANCE

TQRA does NOT provide liability or ANY insurance coverage of any kind. Before racing, please be sure that you are properly insured and/or covered.  If you are concerned about possible injury, you need to seek your own personal insurance policy for protection.  This is a sport with particular risks involved and we do not recommend you pursue, if you are intimidated.  By signing your race entry form, you are acknowledging the Land Owner holding said event, TQRA, its Officers and Board of Directors are not liable to property or personal damage/loss.

26: PIT RIDING (Everyone needs to read)

There will be no pit riding at any track during or after the event. You are only allowed to ride your quad or pit bike to the starting gate for your moto’s and back to your pit area after the moto’s. No one under the age of 16 will be allowed to operate golf carts, mules, rhinos, or any other motorized transportation with out adult supervision (i.e.. parent must be riding with you).  That means no pit riding of any kind before, during, or after the race.  Also, no one is allowed to enter on to the track with such vehicles after the race event is over without permission from a TQRA Officer. There will be a form which explains all of these rules in detail.  Every pit vehicle MUST be registered at each event.   Every rider (his/her signature will represent everyone who came to the track with them) will be required to sign acknowledgement of the rules and it will be kept on file for all events. If a rider is caught once not obeying these rules they will warned, twice lose all points for that weekend, three times you will be asked to leave the event.

Reviewed and Accepted by:  _________________________________________

Rick Raymond, TQRA President

Reviewed and Accepted by:  _________________________________________

Chasitie Watson, TQRA Treasurer

Signed and notarized:  ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­________________________________________