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MOTOrSPORT RACING CANADA
2018
Motorsport Racing Canada
Amateur RulebookNOTES:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEFINITIONS .............................................1
CHAPTER 1: RIDERS & ELIGIBILITY
A. General ......................................................4
B. Riders and Classification........................... 5
C. Points for Class Advancement................... 8
D. Entries ....................................................... 9
CHAPTER 2: EVENTS
A. General Rules of the Event ....................... 10
B. Race Rules .................................................12
C. Procedure for Staging at Amateur National
Events........................................................16
D. Flags ..........................................................17
E. Scoring....................................................... 17
F. Starts ..........................................................18
G. Procedures for Red Flag Stops and
Restarts......................................................19
H. Impound ....................................................20
CHAPTER 3: EQUIPMENT
A. General Equipment Standards................... 21
B. Motorcycle Equipment Inspection ............25
C. Competition Apparel .................................26
CHAPTER 4: ATV RULES
A. ATV Classification ................................... 28
B. ATV Classes .............................................28
C. General ATV Rules................................... 30
D. Number/Background ................................30
E. Advancement ............................................31
CHAPTER 5: OFFICIALS DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
A. General ......................................................32
CHAPTER 6: GENERAL OFFENCES &
PENALTIES
A. Offences ....................................................33
B. Penalties ....................................................35
CHAPTER 6: PROTESTS & APPEALS
A. Protests ......................................................36
B. Appeals ......................................................36engine, frame number, frame tag or other frame
marking.
16. "OEM" - Original Equipment Manufacturer.
DEFINITIONS
17. "Official" (with reference to race results) - A
The following definitions and abbreviations are listing of the final finishing order of an event
adopted for use in these Rules. issued by scoring after the 30-minute protest
period has expired. The issuing of official results
1. "MRC" – Motosport Racing Canada does not exempt riders, who competed in the
event, from penalties for rules violations
2."Aftermarket" - Produced by manufacturer or determined by MRC investigations following the
fabricator other than original equipment protest period.
manufacturer.
18. "Paddocks" - Designated area primarily used
3. “CC" - Cubic centimeters. for maintenance of event-entered competition
motorcycles. They may also include parking area
4."Consolation" or "Semi-Final" - A final qualifying for motorcycle transport and support vehicles.
race for those riders who did not qualify from their
heat race. 19. “Participant” - Every club, association,
company, promoter, rider and all other persons
5."Displacement" - The space covered or volume participating or in any way connected with a
swept out by the piston at each stroke. MRC race meet.
6."Disqualification" - Unless otherwise defined will 20. "Pit Crew" or “Crew” - Mechanic and/or
mean the forfeiture of all awards, prizes and points assistants.
earned in all events during that day's meet.
21. "Pits" - Designated area directly adjacent to
7. “DOT” - Department of Transportation race track that may include staging and signal
zones. Access is limited to mechanics or officials
8. Double Jump – A double jump is any jump with a with appropriate track pass credentials.
defined take-off and landing with a minimum of
eight feet between those points, and over three feet in 22. "Program" - The predetermined outline of
height with a blind landing. A rider is classified as events that make up a meet.
clearing a double jump if he/she lands anywhere past
the defined landing and exceeds a distance that is 23. "Provisional" (with reference to race results)
considered reasonable, which is one bike length or - An initial listing of the finishing order of an
eight feet past the take-off. event issued by scoring immediately following
the race finish. The posting of provisional results
9. "Event" - Any one of the races in a meet. begins the 30 minute protest period.
10. "Heat Race" - A qualifying race that determines 24."Promoter" - Any person or number of
which riders advance to the final event. persons, company, corporation or club holding,
proposing to hold, or organizing a meet.
11. "Manufacturer" - The original manufacturer of the
motorcycle in question and not the distributor. 25.”Production” - Any bike that is produced by a
MRC recognized OEM.
12. "Meet" - A meeting at which one or more events
are held. 26. "Qualify" - To advance to a final event by
timed qualifying or heat race finish position.
13. "Model" - A reference to a particular year and
name assigned by manufacturers to certain 27. "Qualifying Heat Race" - A preliminary race
motorcycles. that may be used for elimination or to determine
heat race starting positions.
14. "Moto" - A race in a Motocross meet.
28. "Race" - Competition in which five or more
15. "Motorcycle" - A motorized, two-wheeled, riders compete against each other.
competition vehicle to be identified by its 29. "Race Track" - These will include the actual
racing surface and runoff areas, the pit road andgrid, a test track when provided and any other CHAPTER 1 - RIDERS AND ELIGIBILITY
area where the riding of competition motorcycles
is permitted. Special Note: Motosport Racing Canada does not test
the skill of individual participants in CMRC
30. "Rider" - Any person who competes on track sanctioned amateur events, nor do they license
in a meet. amateur competitors or judge rider competence.
Participants are solely responsible for their safety.
31. "Suspension" - (with reference to penalties)
The loss of all rights to compete as a rider or A. General
member of a pit crew for the stated period.
1) All riders in MRC sanctioned competition
32. "Technical Inspector" - The technician who are required to have a current racing license
inspects all motorcycles and equipment of riders with MRC and their respective recognized
participating in a meet. regional organization (if required). If a
membership in a rider's home region is not
33. "Timed Qualifier" - A race against time by an required, a rider competing outside his
individual rider. Laps are electronically timed for home region shall not be required to
each rider and compared to determine qualifying purchase another region’s membership card
order. unless he desires to have his points kept and
be eligible for year-end awards in that
34. MOTOCROSS - A motocross event is region. A proper legal release must
conducted on a closed flat course and must be a accompany each amateur or professional
minimum of 1/2 mile in length with a maximum application. In all off-road events, a rider
of 2 miles in length. The course should be must be 14 years or older to ride
irregular so that both right and left hand turns motorcycles above 250cc. The age of the
have to be negotiated. It is advisable to include rider is determined as of the date of the
hills, jumps and other terrain that necessitates event. Riders found competing without a
gear changing. Natural terrain should be used current MRC license or without paying the
wherever possible. Tracks should try to maintain applicable entry fees will be fined a
a 40 foot width but at no time should they be minimum of $100, and suspended for a
narrower than 16 feet. minimum of 3 races.
35. SUPERCROSS - A Supercross is conducted 2) Rider classification is determined by the
within a stadium-type facility on a specially- region, or by the event's referee in non-
constructed flat race track. The race track sanctioned regions.
generally should be 20 feet in width at its
narrowest point except where narrower sections 3) No rider under the age of 18 may compete
are a benefit to traffic flow, such as dual line without the notarized consent of his parents
turns, etc. or legal guardian. The promoter or club must
retain these notarized consents. A parent,
36. ARENACROSS - An Arenacross is legal guardian or authorized adult must
conducted within an arena-type facility on a remain present while the MRC member he is
specially- constructed flat race track. responsible for is participating.
37. PASS – Gaining an actual position on the 4) All race personnel, race organizers,
score sheet. Going past a lapper is not considered promoters, officials, riders, mechanic,
a pass. When a Yellow or Red Cross flag is anyone associated with riders and
displayed, passing is considered to be any bike photographers must not consume or be
on the track ahead. Passing a lapper or rider in under the influence of intoxicants or drugs
another class will result in a 5 (Yellow) or 10 that could affect their normal mental or
(Red Cross) position penalty physical ability. Besides affecting the safety
of the event, any such use is inconsistent
with the concept of good sportsmanship and
is harmful to the sport of motorcycling. At
any point while on premise for a meet and
are intoxicated you may be excluded from
the meet.5) All riders and other race personnel must
assess for themselves the track, facilities, 85cc class (12 to 16) – 85cc 2 stroke/100cc -
existing conditions and other matters 150cc 4-stroke
relating to safety. The MRC cannot and does Maximum wheel size 17” front/14” rear
not undertake to supervise any competition. wheel
All riders and race personnel must rely on
their own judgment and assume all risks of Super Mini class – 85cc – 112cc 2-stroke/
participating in competition in any manner. 100cc – 150cc 4-stroke
Maximum wheel size 19” front/16” rear
6) Any member subject to disciplinary action wheel
by the MRC shall be ineligible to participate
in MRC sanctioned competition. MX2 class - 100cc - 250cc 2-stroke/100cc -
250cc 4-stroke
B. Riders and Classifications Minimum wheel size 19” front/16” rear
wheel
1) Riders shall be classified by the MRC
regions on the basis of participation and MX1 class – 154cc – 285cc 2-stroke/251cc –
achievement in the region’s competitions 450cc 4-stroke
unless otherwise provided by MRC rules. Minimum wheel size 21” front/ 18” rear
Rider classification for MX2/MX1/MX3* wheel.
classes are as follows:
Professional - highest classification MX3 class - 100cc - 550cc 2-stroke/100cc -
Pro/Am – open to all Intermediate and Pro 650cc 4-stroke
ranked riders. Upgrade points do not affect
Intermediate status. Ladies class – minimum 65cc 2-stroke/
Intermediate - the classification preceding 100cc 4-stroke
"Professional" - Minimum - age 14 years.
Riders 15 years of age as of January 1st of Schoolboy* – 85cc – 153 cc 2-stroke/ 150cc
the current year have the option to remain as – 250cc 4-stroke
an Intermediate. Minimum wheel size 19” front/16” rear
Junior - the classification preceding wheel.
“Intermediate". Minimum - age 12 years. * When Schoolboy 1 & 2 are combined.
Beginner - the classification preceding
"Junior" - Minimum - age 12 years. Schoolboy 1
* MX3 classes are open to 100cc - 12 to 16 yrs.
motorcycles and larger. - 86cc to 125cc two-stroke
- 75cc to 150cc four-stroke
Minicycle classes are as follows: Minimum front wheel size 19 inches.
85cc - 12 to 16 yrs. Minimum rear wheel size 16 inches.
85cc - 7 to 11 yrs.
Super Mini – 9 to 16 yrs. Schoolboy 2
65cc Pee Wee – 7- to 9 yrs. - 13 to 16 years
65cc Pee Wee – 10 to 11 yrs. - 122cc to 153cc two-stroke
50cc Pee Wee - 7 yrs. to 8 yrs. - 150cc to 250cc four-stroke
50cc Pee Wee - 4 yrs. to 6 yrs. - Intermediates can only ride Schoolboy 2
Minimum wheel base 53 inches. No mini
cycle. No Super Mini bikes.
2) Capacity limits for the listed classes are
permitted as follows: 3) Age restrictions are based on age as follows:
Minimum - as of the date of the event.
50cc class - 0 - 50cc 2 stroke/0 - 73cc 4- Maximum - as of January 1st of current
stroke year.
65cc class – 60cc - 65cc 2 stroke/0 - 110cc 50cc Pee Wee - minimum 4 years to
4-stroke maximum 8 years
85cc class (7 to 11) – 60cc-85cc 2-stroke/ 65cc Pee Wee - minimum 7 years to
60cc - 100cc 4 stroke maximum 11 yearsin which they are classified (i.e. Plus 40
85cc Minicycle - minimum 7 years to rider may compete in a Veteran division).
maximum 16 years
11) Riders competing in Veteran classes, ages
125cc-153cc 2-stroke/250cc 4-stroke - 30-39, ranked as a Beginner or Junior are to
minimum 12 years compete in the Vet Junior class, and riders
ranked Intermediate or Pro are to compete in
250cc 2-stroke/450cc 4-stroke and larger - the Vet Master class. Junior level riders can
minimum 14 years ride Vet Master with approval.
Professional/Pro-Am – minimum 14 years 12) "Professional" rider classification and/or
participation are considered permanent
Age divisions - (Schoolboy 12 yrs. – 16 yrs., advancement, but it may be changed. If a
Youth 14 yrs.-24 yrs./ Plus 25 - 25 yrs.-29 rider believes he is not capable of competing
yrs./Veteran - 30 yrs.-39 yrs./Plus 40 - 40 successfully as a "Professional" rider, he
yrs. and over). may appeal in writing to the MRC national
office, asking to be returned to the
4) Riders applying for a MRC competition "Intermediate" class. Each case will be
license will be required to ride in their considered individually, and the rider will be
highest classification held in a recognized notified of the decision in writing. Such an
motorcycling organization. Penalty may be appeal may be submitted only once per
denial of license and/or loss of any season, and the MRC’s decision is final.
accumulated points. Riders returned to the "Intermediate" class
are only those who regional officials
5) Once true rider classification has been consider completely non-competitive in the
established, rider must have the proper "Professional" class. The district must take
amount of points to transfer to the next care not to return riders who will dominate
highest classification unless otherwise the "Intermediate" class. Once returned to
arranged. the "Intermediate" class, a rider again begins
accumulating advancement points. A rider
6) Protests against a rider’s classification must may return to the "Intermediate" class only
be made no later than 15 days prior to an once. Participation in or advancement to a
amateur national. higher class in any region will result in
advancement to the higher class in all MRC
7) The MRC representative of any sanctioned sanctioned competition.
event has the authority to upgrade individual
riders according to their ability as 13) Advancement from "Beginner" to "Junior" is
determined by the opinion of the permanent and may not be changed.
representative and the Competition Advisory
Committee. The upgrade of individual riders 14) 50cc Pee Wee riders in the 4-6 yrs. category
must first be approved by the MRC's Head are permitted to compete in the 7-8 yrs.
Office. This rating would be in effect for division but cannot move back to the 4-6
future races. yrs. division following the advancement.
8) All 85cc class riders must compete in the
Junior division when competing on a 100cc
two-stroke/150cc big-wheeled four-stroke
machine or larger unless otherwise arranged C. Points for Class Advancement
by a MRC Regional Representative.
All riders are responsible to keep track of
9) First time riders are required to enter the advancement points and are to advance to the higher
Beginner division unless otherwise arranged class when the required points are accumulated.
with a MRC representative. Rider 1) Riders riding in more than one class will
classification is based on their riding ability, have upgrade points combined for both
not age or number of years competing. classes.
10) Riders competing in age classes (Youth, Plus
25, Veteran, and Plus 40) are permitted to 2) Beginner to Junior, 10 points.
participate in the age division one below that 3) Junior to Intermediate, 16 points.designated for this purpose. At the discretion
4) Intermediate to Professional, 24 points. of the Promoter or MRC Representative, a
"late entry fee" may be attached to the
5) Full points are awarded in classes of six or normal entry fee after sign-up has officially
more riders. In classes of less than six riders, closed.
the winner will receive 2 points and second
place will receive 1 point only. 2) Promoter may establish an advance entry
closing date, and post entries, which can
Upgrade points: have a higher entry fee, may or may not be
1st overall receives 4 points accepted. In any case, the condition of entry
2nd overall receives 3 points must appear in all advertisements.
3rd overall receives 2 points
4th overall receives 1 point 3) Entrants may be removed from an event for
breaking the rules of conduct. However,
6) All upgrade points are dropped by riders promoters and recognized districts cannot
accumulating fewer than these totals so that issue continuing suspensions of MRC
the new season is started with zero upgrade licenses.
points.
4) A rider must start the first moto to be
7) All riders earning sufficient upgrade points considered a participant. No rider will be
while participating in a MRC series may permitted to start the second moto unless
remain in the same class until completion of they have participated in the first moto. If
the series at which time the license must be qualifiers are needed you must ride the
remitted for upgrade. qualifier to be eligible for the LCQ and so
on.
8) The MX1/MX2/MX3 Beginner classes are
considered to be progressive classes and are
not recognized as Provincial or National 5) A rider cannot enter more than three classes
Championship classes. Upgrade points will per race day. If at a meet classes are split
be awarded to Beginner riders on the day of into separate days you may run three classes
a Provincial event, but series points will not per day.
be tabulated.
9) No upgrade points are awarded for
Arenacross or Supercross events.
10) The top three finishers from all Junior and Chapter 2 - EVENTS
Intermediate classes at the MRC Grand
National Amateur National Championship Special Note: Participants are solely responsible for
will be automatically upgraded to a higher their safety at MRC sanctioned events and should
class the following year. assess their own ability to negotiate each individual
track or course. Participants who doubt the
11) Any rider competing in the MX2 Pro/Am competence of track officials, have concerns about
East/West national series that earns a the safety of the course or their own ability to
national number will be automatically negotiate the course, or are uncertain about the
upgraded to the Pro ranks regardless of their condition of their vehicle, or doubt the competence of
total upgrade points earned at regional fellow competitors, should not participate and should
events in the Intermediate class. request the return of their entry fee before their
practice session begins.
D. Entries A. General Rules of the Event
1) To properly enter a class, each rider must 1) Every club, association, promoter, rider and
complete and sign in ink a MRC Race Entry all other persons participating in or
Form and, in the case of post-entry, submit connected with any meet are bound by these
his/her MRC License with the entry and rules. Recognized regions must submit any
payment to sign-up personnel during hours supplementary rules to the MRC staff.between the classes. The practice order will
2) Under penalty or disqualification from the be the same as the posted qualifying order
event, a rider may not use any machine other for each respective class.
than the one on which he qualified. A rider
may not qualify more than one machine for 8) All riders entered in a race must attend the
a race, unless the race includes events riders’ meeting. The Head Referee may have
requiring different classifications or a roll-call or spot-check attendance. The
displacement. One machine may be used by penalty for failing to attend the rider’s
two contestants provided they are entered in meeting at Pro or Amateur National is $100.
different classes. Riders may enter a
maximum of three classes per event. 9) Riding of competition motorcycles other
than on the racetrack or designated test area
3) At any meet the following applies: The is forbidden.
machine must meet the class requirement for
engine size. All classes need not be run in 10) Any operation of a vehicle in the pits must
any given event. However, all classes to be be at a very slow, acceptable speed (10 kph
run must be listed on any advance maximum – 1st gear). At discretion of referee
advertisements. If there are five or more it will be either a fine or dead engine start.
entries for any class, that class must be run.
If there are more than 5 but fewer than 16 11) Pets are not allowed in the signal area or
riders in each of any two consecutive other restricted areas. Pets must be leashed
classes, these classes may be run at the same at all times. $25.00 fine for first time
time (for separate prizes). If there are fewer infraction.
than five entries for any class, entries will
either be advanced to the next larger 12) Before leaving a race facility, it is the
displacement class or, at the discretion of the responsibility of riders/teams to deposit all
promoter and/or MRC official, be cancelled of their waste items in appropriate containers
for the day. such as trash bins and waste oil barrels.
Should containers not be available on-site,
4) At meets where spectator admission is riders/teams must transport such items from
charged, an entry fee may be charged in the facility for proper disposal.
addition to the admission fee.
B. Race Rules
5) There shall be a qualified first aid attendant
with equipment and a safety transport 1) No one except riders officially entered may
vehicle at all sanctioned motocross events. ride or practice on any portion of the course
An ambulance is defined as a vehicle the day of the event.
equipped to comply with the respective
provincial standards for ambulances. The 2) The machine the rider crosses the starting
referee shall not allow practice or racing to line for his first hot lap, heat/qualifier or
start unless the ambulance and attendant are moto is considered the qualified machine for
at the course. The fee for any ambulance that event in that class.
trips to the nearest hospital shall be the
responsibility of the injured party. 3) Practice or warm up is limited to the
designated race course. Competition riding
6) Any Pro ranked rider attempting to qualify or riders allowing their machines to be
for a Pro National event will not be ridden outside these boundaries will be
permitted to enter or race in any amateur or excluded from the event.
support class the weekend of the scheduled
National event. Canadian Amateur Nationals 4) A rider must be ready when called to the
are exempt for riders with current National starting area. If not ready, the rider or
points ranking outside the top 10 in the MX2 mechanic must signal the starter by raising
Pro/Am division and the top 20 in the MX1 their hand in the air and will be allowed two
Pro division. minutes after the starter's call to make minor
repairs. Afterward, if he still is not ready, he
7) If there are more than 60 total riders at a Pro is excluded from the event. Once an
National, the practice session must be alternate rider has been called to the starting
divided into separate practice sessions line by the Head Referee, he will not beremoved unless disqualified for some 10) Repairs to motorcycles will be allowed in
infraction. No alternate rider will be placed the staging area and starting line until the 30
in an event once the starter has started the second board is displayed. Repairs may
race. Additionally, alternate riders may not continue following the start of the race
be placed in an event that must be restarted. behind the starting line. Once a rider as
Any rider may ask for two minutes to make crossed the starting line all repairs must take
repairs, but the additional time will not place in designated mechanics area.
prevent the disqualification of another rider
who has used the two-minute limit. Once 11) A rider whose machine is disabled before
one rider has exercised the two-minute delay reaching the finish line may, under his own
of the start, additional delays will only be physical power, push or carry his machine
permitted at the discretion of the head (in the direction of the track) across the
referee. A maximum four minute delay for finish line to receive the checkered flag.
two separate riders will be allowed at Provided he completes at least 50 percent of
Amateur Nationals. the number of laps as the winner, a rider
who finishes in this manner will be
5) Any race stopped with less than half of the considered as having completed the race.
specified laps completed will require a
complete restart. 12) If a rider stops for any reason during an
event, he must restart without any outside
6) If, in the referee's opinion, it is necessary to assistance, with the exception of 50cc Pee
stop an event after at least 50 percent of the Wee – 4 to 6 year old competitors. However,
total distance has been covered, the race if a rider falls, blocking the course and
may be considered completed. Riders will endangering other riders, he may receive
be scored according to their position on the help or have his machine pushed off the
lap preceding the one during which they course. An attempt to help under any other
were red flagged. If a race is stopped before situation will result in the rider's
50 percent is completed, it is considered no disqualification.
race. At the referee's discretion, the event
may be resumed. 13) A rider who leaves the course must
7) If a moto was stopped because of an injured re-enter the race in a slower and controlled
rider and a restart takes place, the rider manner in which there is no interference
causing the restart is not permitted to restart with other competitors and/or does not gain
the moto. a position or advantage, in any way, as a
result. Cutting a section of the track is
8) In the event of an on-track accident resulting considered gaining an advantage. Failure to
in apparent indications of concussion or do so will result in the rider being penalized
other undetermined head injury including a minimum of one and a maximum of five
temporary unconsciousness, headache, finishing positions for that moto. Major
dizziness, nausea, or temporary memory infractions of this rule may result in
loss, the involved rider is suspended from disqualifications. (Ex: Cutting .33% of the
further competition for the remainder of the track)
event.
In all head injury cases where riders have 14) Any competitor who intends to pull off the
been temporarily suspended, it is course must signal his intentions by raising
recommended to refrain from further their hand, and must never cut across the
competition for a minimum of three weeks course in front of other competitors.
or seek medical approval to return prior to
the recommended time period. If doctors 15) A competitor who rides in a way that
note is required to return to racing, the note endangers officials, other riders or the public
must indicate directly that the head is will be subject to immediate disqualification
cleared to return to racing. from the event by the referee.
9) Under no circumstance may anyone ride a 16) When entering or leaving the pits, a rider
machine in the wrong direction on the track. must use designated entrance and exit lanes.
For this offence, the rider will receive a five Failure to do so may result in
position penalty. disqualification.17) When the caution flag is displayed due to an Points per moto will be based on the
accident or mechanical problem, the downed following point schedule.
rider must clear the track as quickly as
possible if physically able.
Position Points
18) The referee may decide the maximum 1st 25
number of riders who start any event. 2nd 22
Starting riders will be those who qualify as a 3rd 20
result of time trials or qualifying heats. 4th 18
5th 16
19) If qualifiers are required, a rider must start 6th 15
their designated qualifier in order to be 7th 14
eligible to advance to the last chance 8th 13
qualifier and/or main event. 9th 12
10th 11
20) Final results will be tabulated from two 11th 10
motos or, in the case of qualifying motos, a 12th 9
main event as is customary for each 13th 8
particular track or as announced at the rider's 14th 7
meeting. Riders earn points in each moto 15th 6
according to their finishing positions. A rider 16th 5
must finish at least one moto to receive an 17th 4
overall finishing position. 18th 3
19th 2
21) Riders must use the same motorcycle for 20th 1
parade or sighting lap as the race. Parade or
sighting laps are optional. If your bike 24) When the winner receives the checkered
breaks or the rider is injured and can’t return flag, the race is considered complete and all
to starting line after a 2 minute hold, that riders who take the checkered flag are
rider will be excluded from that class for the scored according to their position and
rest of the meet. An alternate will be put in number of laps completed as of the final lap.
to replace of that rider and will remain in the A rider who did not finish or who completed
class for the rest of the meet. fewer than one-half the number of laps of
the winning rider and did not take the
22) For Nationals, the overall top three checkered flag receives no points. A rider
finishers are to leave their race bike in t h e who did not start will receive no points. No
designated quarantined area. If, following the first rider will be allowed to make up lost laps
motos, a protest is lodged, the protested after the checkered flag.
machine is allowed to compete in subsequent
motos under protest. At the completion of the 25) When the checkered flag is displayed to end
motos, the motorcycle will be quarantined for a practice session, all riders are to return
a minimum 15 minutes and inspected with a immediately to the pit area. Practice starts
MRC official present. After this time limit, t h e are to take place during the allotted practice
impound area officials will no longer be session only. Riders practicing starts after
responsible for the machines left behind. they have received the checkered flag will
start their first moto with a dead engine and
23) POINTS SYSTEM: Points awarded per their right foot placed on the ground.
moto (or for main events in Arenacross/
Supercross) are 25 points for first, 22 points 26) In cases of extreme weather or other
for second, 20 points for third etc. (see conditions which prevent the completion of
schedule below). The rider accumulating the the full race program, overall results may be
most points after both motos is the overall tabulated from one moto as announced by
class winner. In case of a tie, the winner is the Promoter or MRC Representative. Only
the rider with the better finishing position in single moto points and purse will be
the final moto. In the event of qualifying awarded to the finishers.
heats and one final moto for outdoor events,
points will be doubled for the finishing C. Procedure for Staging at Amateur Events
positions of the main event.1) The finish order of riders in qualifying passing or double jumping while the yellow
motos will determine start positions for main flag is displayed will result in a 5 position
motos as follows: the winner of each penalty. Contact with emergency and track
qualifier will have 1st choice of position, 2nd personnel, or race official will result in
place finishers next, 3rd next and so on (1-1, immediate disqualification from the event.
2-2, 3-3, etc). In the case of no qualifiers,
pins will be used for the gate pick in the first 4. BLACK - disqualification of a rider. That
moto. rider must report to the referee at once.
2) In all subsequent motos, the riders will 5. BLUE – indicates a rider is about to be
choose positions according to their finish overtaken by a faster rider. The overtaken
position from previous motos in a 2 moto rider should hold their line and not impede
format. In the event results from a previous the progress of the faster rider. Riders
moto are not available, the second moto will disregarding this flag may be black flagged
be staged as per the staging order of the first at the discretion of the Referee.
moto. In a 3 moto format staging will be
done by overall standings. 6. WHITE WITH RED CROSS - emergency
vehicle or personnel on the track. Absolutely
Riders will be called from the starting area no passing or double jumping is allowed;
to line up on the starting gate. A rider must both wheels cannot leave the ground. An
take his position on the gate as assigned. If a automatic penalty of ten positions will be
rider is absent when their number is called imposed for those that fail to comply. If both
they will lose their original gate choice and the red cross and yellow flags are displayed
may only select their start position after the and a pass occurs the ten-position penalty
current rider to be staged has been called. will apply.
Exchanging gate positions with other riders 7. BLACK AND WHITE CHECKERED -
is not allowed. At events that have a end of a race.
numbered staging area, when the first bike
starts to move to the line you are considered 8. RED - stopping of a race for any
late and will receive last pick at the gate. emergency situation.
4) At MRC Pro or Amateur Nationals, Note: It is every rider’s responsibility to
Arenacross, or Supercross events, the use of know where all safety flaggers are positioned on
starting blocks or other elevating devices is the track.
prohibited.
E. Scoring
5) No mechanic, rider or their motorcycle can
go to the starting line before their number 1) A MRC approved scoring system must be
has been called. used. Each rider is entitled to examine his
score or scorecard with the office compiler
D. Flags or Clerk of the Course.
Flags measuring a minimum of 24 inches by 24 2) Official results are declared final if no rider
inches have the following meanings: requested a recheck within 30 minutes after
they are posted.
1. GREEN - start of race
3) If any claims are filed within the 30 minute
2. WHITE - one lap to go until finish. time frame, a new posting limit of 15
minutes will be required if the claims are
3. YELLOW - caution. When a yellow flag found to be valid.
is displayed, riders must slow down and
proceed with caution until they have passed 4) The final results posted at the end of the 30
the incident that caused the flag. There will minute protest period may not be altered
be no double jumping allowed. Competitors except by the MRC or regional appeal
must ride cautiously until they have passed process.
the incident that caused the flag. While the
yellow flag is displayed, failure to use 5) In the event of a tie in points at series end,
reasonable caution, aggressive riding, the process to break the tie is by determiningthe rider that has the greater number of top starting pad in front of and behind the
placing moto scores in the series. If, for starting gate. All outside tools of any
instance, there is an equal amount of first description, rags, towels, or any drying/
place finishes in the series between two cleaning device, etc. are prohibited. Hands
riders, calculate the number of second place and gloves are the only devices permitted to
moto scores, and continue down until the tie clean the starting surface. Any infraction
is broken. The rider with the greater number will result in a dead engine start with the
shall be placed higher in the overall results rider’s right foot placed on the ground.
of the series. If the tie remains unbroken
after comparing moto scores throughout the 8) When the last rider is in the gate and the
series, the overall winner of the final race in track is cleared for the start, the Head
the series will be ranked higher in the final Referee then holds up a 30-second sign. The
series results. 30-second sign will be held upright for 30
seconds, then turned for five seconds, then
F. Starts turned sideways for no more than five
seconds. During the one to five second
1) Starting area must have a minimum width of interval, the gate will fall.
25 feet for Arenacross, 80 feet for
Supercross, and 140 feet for Motocross at 9) A rider will be considered to have started a
the starting gate. There must be a minimum Race once the machine has crossed the
width of 20 feet at the point where the starting gate or line.
starting area enters the track. Starting area
must be 120 feet in length prior to entering G. Procedures for Red Flag Stops and Restarts
the race track.
1) 1) In the
2) Mechanical device is used to start a case of a false start (gate malfunction)
motocross event - a rubber band, a or a race that has been red flagged with less
mechanical backward-falling gate or, when t h a n
facilities permit and with the referee's approval, 50% of the laps completed, a race will
electronically controlled starting lights. be restarted. If the red flag is displayed after
50% or
3) The starting gate handle must be enclosed more of the race has passed the race
with a gate house that has a minimum height will be considered complete.
of 48” to prevent the riders from viewing the
drop of the gate. 2) 2) All
riders are to return to their original starting
4) All starting gates must have a rear restraint a position. Only riders that have been
distance of eight feet behind the gate in the scored the lap prior to the red flag will be
down position: i.e. railroad ties that will eligible to restart the race. Riders that are a
prevent riders from rolling back from the lap down at the time of the red flag will be
gate. scored a lap down at the completion of the
restarted race. The running time of the
5) In the event of a false start, which will be restarted race will be the total scheduled
indicated to the Starter by a prearranged time less the time prior to the red flag. If the
signal, the Starter will display a red flag to red flag
stop the race as soon as practical. is displayed within the first five minutes
of the race, the race will be rerun in
6) There will be no grooming in front of the its entirety.
starting gate by riders or mechanics.
Grooming may be done behind the gate 3) 3) If there
providing that no shovels, tools, brooms, is a red flag displayed prior to the halfway
other implements or agents are used. mark, the rider that causes the red flag
Watering of starting lanes by riders or crews will not be permitted to restart the same
is prohibited. Transporting dirt from outside moto.
the designated starting area is prohibited.
4) 4) In the
7) For concrete starting pads, only the event event a race is ended due to a red flag,
organizers are permitted to clean or clear the the rider that caused the red flag will receivel a s t Special Note: Motosport Racing Canada does not
place points. If two riders or more c a u s e d inspect vehicles in MRC sanctioned competition.
the red flag, they will be scored last Participants are solely responsible for the condition
(ie. second last then last, etc.) according to of their vehicles and their competence to operate
their positions the lap prior to the red flag. them.
5) 5) Riders A. General Equipment Standards
that push their bikes across the start Equipment used in sanctioned competition must meet
line for the intention of participating in the the following standards, except as otherwise
second moto will not be eligible for any specifically provided for in this rulebook. When the
restart of the first moto. rules permit or require equipment to be installed,
replaced, altered or fabricated, it is the sole
6) In the event of a rider jumping the starting responsibility of the rider to select components,
device or backing off the gate, he shall be penalized materials and/or fabricate the same so that the
one lap or will receive a stop and g o p e n a l t y. I f motorcycle components will perform in competition
repeated violations occur, the Head Referee with safety.
and/or MRC Representative may assess
complete disqualification. Stop and go length will 1) Engines - The engine must be from the
be until the last rider in the class has gone by approved OEM, and the manufacturer’s
the finish. You don’t have to wait for riders that have approved crankcase, cylinder and cylinder
crashed. head* from the approved OEM must be
used. A manufacturer’s cylinder that, in
5) R 7) Riders who are not present at the stock form, possesses a chrome/nikasil
starting gate for the original start of a race will be plated bore must maintain the
excluded from any subsequent restarts. manufacturer’s standard specifications.
(Classification will be according to the
6) I 8) Supercross and Arenacross only, manufacturer ’s piston displacement
when a race is stopped with three laps or less specification for that engine.)
completed by the leader, it will be restarted.
Should a Supercross or Arenacross The displacement of each engine cylinder is
race be stopped with more than three laps complete calculated by the geometric formula, which
by the leader, riders will be restarted from a gives the volume of a cylinder; the diameter
staggered standing start in the starting area. is represented by the bore, and the height by
Riders' restarting positions will be d e t e r m i n e d b y the space swept by the piston from its
their race positions in the lap preceding the red- highest to lowest point:
flagged lap. The remaining laps, or a
minimum of two laps, will then be run. A race will Displacement = (D/2)² x 3.1416 x C *
be restarted no later than 20 minutes following
a red flag. Where D = bore
And C = stroke
H. Impound
* Divide by 1,000 for cubic centimeters
1) For Nationals, the overall top three
finishers are to leave their race bike in t h e When a cylinder bore is not circular the
designated quarantined area. If, following the first cross sectional area must be determined by a
motos, a protest is lodged, the protested suitable geometrical method or calculation,
machine is allowed to compete in subsequent then multiplied by the stroke to determine
motos under protest. At the completion of the capacity.
motos, the motorcycle will be quarantined for
a minimum 30 minutes and inspected under When measuring, a tolerance of 1/10 mm is
MRC. After this time limit, the impound a r e a permitted in the bore. If with this tolerance
officials will no longer be r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e the capacity limit is exceeded for the class in
machines left behind. question, a further measurement should be
taken with the engine cold, to 1/100 mm
limits.
2) Gasoline – Engine fuel must consist of
gasoline defined as petroleum based and
CHAPTER 3 - EQUIPMENTmust be commercially available as produced
by the manufacturer. 6) Handlebars and Controls - Handlebars must
(a) Specific gravity must fall within the be made of steel or another material
range: .715 - .765 at 60º F. approved by the MRC. Repaired, cracked or
(b) The maximum oxygen content is 6.20% broken handlebars are prohibited. Handlebar
m/m. mounts may be altered. Control levers must
(c) Epoxides (i.e. propylene oxide) will not have ball ends at least one-half inch in
be considered ethers. Nitrogen-bearing diameter.
compounds are not allowed.
d) Lubrication additives are permitted 7) Forks - Forks must be adequate in strength
provided the resulting mixture will meet all and size for the motorcycle and its use. A
other requirements. steering damper may be fitted in all types of
(e) Samples for lab analysis may be taken competition.
anytime during a meet from a competitor's
fuel tank at the discretion of the Chief 8) Gas Tanks - The gas tank must be
Technical Inspector, Head Referee or upon manufactured and mounted in a safe and
receipt of a written protest accompanied by workmanlike manner. Leaking gas tanks or
a fee of $300.00. Official results from a fittings as well as temporary makeshift
MRC appointed laboratory will be the final repairs are prohibited. The same size gas
determining factor of whether illegal tank must be used during the entire event,
performance additives are present in a including qualification.
particular fuel sample.
9) Fenders - Rear fenders must extend at least
3) Transmission - The gearbox is limited to the to a vertical line drawn through the rear
number of speeds of the approved axle.
motorcycle. However, machines originally
equipped with fewer than six speeds may be 10) Three number plates are required, and must
increased to a maximum of six speeds. All be mounted securely and in a workmanlike
approved motorcycles must be fitted with a manner. All number plates must be clearly
transmission as catalogued and sold by the visible. If missing numbers you will be
manufacturer of the motorcycle in question. automatically disqualified.
4) Brakes - Brakes must be manufactured and 11) Paddle tires are prohibited from all MRC
installed in safe and workmanlike manner. sanctioned events. A paddle tire is defined as
Motorcycles in off-road competition must be one that has a knob with one continuous rib
equipped with adequate, operating front and from one side of the tire to the other.
rear brakes.
12) For ATVs, there must be one forward facing,
5) Frame - a) Frame parts must be centrally located number plate at the front of
manufactured in a safe and workmanlike the machine, plus 2 side facing rear number
manner, and any frame modifications also plates and one rear facing number plate. All
must be done in a workmanlike manner. number plates must not angle backwards
Ti t a n i u m f r a m e s a r e n o t a l l o w e d . more than 45 degrees from the vertical.
Strengthening gussets or tubes may be
added, but none may be removed. 13) Following are the required number/
b) Side stands must be removed for background colour combinations:
competition.
c) Once qualified for an event, the machine's CLASS CLR. COMBO
frame may not be replaced though engines 50cc Pee Wee - 4-6 yrs. Red/White
may be. 50cc Pee Wee - 7-8 yrs. Black/White
d) All footrests must fold backward at a 45 65cc Pee Wee Red/White
degree angle. Footrests may be raised or 85cc - 7 to 11 yrs. Red/White
lowered, but cannot be lower than the 85cc - 12 to 16yrs. Black/White
bottom frame tube. Beginner Red/White
e) Engine mount location, steering head, Ladies White/Blue
swing arm pivot point and rear suspension Junior Red/White
linkage point must be the same as the Intermediate Black/Yellow
originally approved model. Pro - MX2 White/BlackPro - MX1 Black/White vi) Super Mini competitors under the age
of 12 years (as of their date of birth) may
Riders competing primarily in an age class only compete on machines with a
or Super Mini must run the colour maximum two-stroke displacement of
combination in which they are classified (i.e. 1 0 5 c c o r m a x i m u m f o u r- s t ro k e
Plus 25/Intermediate rider runs black displacement of 150cc.
numbers on yellow background, 85cc – 12
to 16/Super Mini black numbers on white 18) Exhaust Systems – All motorcycles must
background). meet sound limits of 99 dB/A measured on
Schoolboy – that are running a 125-153cc 2 the "A" scale at 0.5 meters (20 inches). Test
stroke must run Junior or Intermediate procedure will be prescribed by the MRC.
plates. The exhaust system must be attached
securely together and to the frame. If the
Amateur Nationals - $250.00 Fine. exhaust system dislodges from the
(Protested or at discretion of official.) motorcycle, the rider will be immediately
black flagged and disqualified from the
14) The following applies to the 50cc Pee Wee moto. The discharge end of an exhaust
classes only: i) Single speed automatic only system may not extend past the rear edge of
ii) Maximum wheel size 12" iii) Maximum the rear tire, nor point so that it creates dust
wheel base 41" iv) Maximum overall length or interferes with the vision of another rider.
55" (Overall length is the horizontal distance
between two vertical lines at the extreme 19) All motorcycles/ATVs are to be equipped
points of the motorcycle.) with an operable kill switch or tether cord.
15) The following applies to the 60cc/65cc Pee 20) For the Women’s National Championship
Wee motorcycles and classes only: i) series only, no motorcycles with less than
Minimum wheel size 10" ii) Maximum 85cc 2-stroke/100cc 4-stroke and 17” front/
wheel size 14" iii) The maximum wheelbase 14” rear wheels will be eligible.
for 60cc/65cc machines cannot exceed the
manufacturer's specifications by more than 1
½". B. Motorcycle Equipment Inspection
16) The following applies to 80cc/85cc 1) The referee has the power to disqualify any
motorcycles and classes only: i) Maximum motorcycle that does not conform to the
displacement 85cc (Stroking, sleeving and rules, and he may inspect any part of a
boring to obtain maximum displacement motorcycle entered in a MRC sanctioned
limits will not be allowed.) ii) No event. A machine that passes a pre-race
professional riders are permitted in the 85cc inspection is subject to further inspection or
class. Intermediate ranked riders may ride protest at any time during the race program.
the 85cc class providing they are 16 years of
age or under. 2) A rider who refuses to allow his engine to be
iii) Maximum rear wheel size, 14 inches. measured or to prepare his motor for
Big Wheel 85s may compete in the Super measurement is automatically disqualified
Mini class only. from the event.
17) The following applies to the Super 3) Participants are solely responsible for the
Mini class only: i) Maximum two-stroke condition of their motorcycles and personal
displacement – 112cc (Stroking, sleeving riding equipment. Motosport Racing Canada
and boring to obtain maximum displacement does not inspect or verify the condition of
limits will be allowed.) vehicles, clothing or other riding gear and
ii) Aftermarket cylinder heads are permitted. accessories used in MRC sanctioned
iii) No professional riders are permitted in amateur competition.
the Super Mini class. Intermediate ranked
riders may ride the Super Mini class 4) Any pre-race inspections that are performed
providing they are 16 years of age or under. do not certify that the motorcycle is
iv) The minimum wheelbase is 50 inches. qualified or constituted as legal for class
v) Maximum rear wheel size, 16 inches. participation.
Maximum front wheel size, 19 inches.over the rider's jersey, the rider's name and
C. Competition Apparel assigned number must be visible either on
the jersey or on the chest/back protector.
It is the sole responsibility of the rider to select a
helmet and apparel which will provide appropriate 7) Rider’s number on the back of their jersey/
protection. The MRC does not endorse or certify any chest protector must coincide with their
manufacturers or products. The rider must rely on his numbers displayed on their number plates.
own judgment in the selection of any helmet and The number must be a contrasting colour to
apparel for durability and safety. that of the jersey/chest protector.
1) A helmet must be worn during all 8) Pro riders acquiring an assigned national
competition. Helmets must be certified by number must display the number throughout
the manufacturer to meet or exceed the the entire calendar year at all MRC
Department of Transportation (DOT) sanctioned events.
FMVSS – 218 or United Nations Economic
Commission for Europe motorcycle helmet 8a) At Amateur Nationals rider with highest
standard (commonly known as ECE 22.05). ranking will keep his race number if there
The rider's number may be placed on both happens to be duplicates in a particular
sides of his helmet (using a contrasting class.
colour) to help scoring. Chin Strap must be
done up properly which will result in a stop 9) Boots must be worn in all meets. They must
and go penalty and possible disqualification. be at least eight inches high with either
Taking helmet off at any point while on the laces, buckles or zippers, or specially
race course will result in automatic designed and constructed for leg, foot and
disqualification for that moto. ankle protection.
2) Shatterproof goggles must be worn at the 10) For all National and Amateur National
beginning of event, including practice. events, all riders and mechanics must
present a clean and neat appearance.
3) Protective pants made of nylon, leather or
other durable material must be worn in all a) Mechanics must be in a uniform designating
competition. a rider or team. Mechanics are encouraged
to display the MRC patch or logo on
4) Long sleeve jerseys are to be worn at all uniform shirts.
times. Short sleeve or sleeveless shirts are
prohibited. Chest protectors are strongly b) Cut-offs, sleeveless shirts and open-toe
encouraged. Shirt must be below elbow to shoes are prohibited in the mechanics area.
be considered a long sleeve jersey. None
compliance will result in disqualification
from that moto.
5) When chest protectors and or jerseys are CHAPTER 4 - ATV RULES
used for rider identification, there must be
the rider’s assigned number displayed a These rules are in addition to all pertinent race day
minimum of eight inches high by one inch rules and regulations outlined previously in the
wide on the back of jerseys or five inches rulebook.
high by one inch wide on the back of chest
protectors. The jersey/chest protector and 1. ATV Classifications:
number must be of contrasting colours. Junior – 250cc hybrid – 13yrs. +, 450cc 14
Number must be the rider assigned MRC yrs. +
number. Intermediate – (Open displacement to max.
450cc) 14 yrs. +
6) All Professionally ranked riders must have Pro – (Open displacement to max. 450cc)
their last name on the back of their riding 14 yrs. +
uniform at the shoulder line with letters no Mini ATV Tykes – Up to 70cc. Maximum
less than 1 ½ inches high. No abbreviations 8 years of age of as January 1st.
of last names or nick names will be Mini ATV Pee Wee – Up to 91cc.
accepted. If a chest/back protector is worn Maximum 12 years of age as of January 1st.Mini ATV Open 0-110cc 2-Stroke, 0- - allowing hybrid with no bigger than 85cc 2-stroke
125cc 4-Stroke. Maximum 14 years old as o f and 150cc 4 stroke.
January 1st. - Any production/modified production 4 wheeled
Sportsman ATV – Up to 200cc 2-stroke air ATV using OEM cylinder, bore, stroke within
cooled/250cc four-stoke. 16 years of age & displacement limits.
under. No Mini ATVs. - 2 stroke or 4 stroke engines.
- No increase over stock displacement.
2. ATV Classes - Black numbers on White backgrounds
- Maximum 16.years of age as of Jan 1.
Age limited classes: - Riders 11 years and older must accumulate 12
upgrade points to advance to Junior on a 250cc
Mini ATV Stock –0-90cc machine.
- Any production 4-wheeled ATV using OEM
cylinder/bore/stroke within displacement limits. ATV Junior - 0-700cc
- 2-stroke or 4-stroke engines.
- No increase over stock displacement. - Any production/modified production 4-wheeled
- No modifications permitted. ATV
- Red numbers on White backgrounds. - two-stroke or four-stroke engines.
- Maximum 12 years of age as of January 1. - Bore, Stroke, Non-OEM engines/frames are
permitted.
- Bore and stroke may be altered but must remain
Mini ATV Tyke 0-70 cc PRODUCTION CLASS within class displacement limits.
- 11 (minimum) to 14 (maximum) years-old as of
- Any production/modified production 4 wheeled January 1 – 250cc hybrid
ATV using OEM cylinder /bore/stroke within - 14 years-old (minimum) – 0-700cc
displacement limits. - Red numbers on white backgrounds
- two-stroke or four-stroke engines. - ATV Junior will be considered as a "Progressive""
- No increase over stock displacement. class with limited or no championships awarded
- Red numbers on white backgrounds
- Maximum 8 years of age as of Jan 1. ATV Intermediate Min. 14 years - 0-450cc
PRODUCTION CLASS
Mini ATV Pee Wee 0-90cc PRODUCTION
CLASS -Any production/modified production 4 wheeled ATV
using OEM cylinder /bore/stroke within displacement
- Any production/modified production 4 wheeled limits.
ATV using OEM cylinder - two-stroke or four-stroke engines
/bore/stroke. within displacement limits. - No increase over stock displacement.
- two-stroke or four-stroke engines. - Black numbers on yellow backgrounds
- No increase over stock displacement.
- Black numbers on White backgrounds. ATV Pro Min. 14 years of age 0-450cc
- Maximum 12 years of age as of Jan 1. PRODUCTION CLASS
Mini ATV Open 0-110cc 2-Stroke, 0-125cc 4- -Any production/modified production 4 wheeled ATV
Stroke using OEM cylinder /bore/stroke within displacement
limits.
- Any production/modified production 4 wheeled - two-stroke or four-stroke engines
ATV - No increase over stock displacement.
- two-stroke or four-stroke engines -White numbers on blue backgrounds
- Bore, Stroke, Non-OEM engines/frames are
permitted. 4. Production ATV Classes
- Bore and stroke may be altered but must remain - Tykes, Pee Wee, Sportsman, Intermediate, Pro ATV
within class displacement limits. classes must stay within displacement limits of the
- Maximum 14.year old as of Jan 1. class. Production classes must use the approved OEM
cylinder head, cylinder and cases, as well as OEM
Sportsman ATV 0-200cc 2-Stroke air cooled, Frame. Engines cannot be stroked or bored in any
0-300cc 4-Stroke air cooled, 0-150cc four-stroke production division.
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