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2008 RULES
Proudly Present the 2008 Schedule for Motocross Racing at the Skowhegan Sportsman’s Club
Sign up will be open the night before the race
6:30 to 8pm if weather allows
Gates close at 11pm the night before a race
Registration for Racing $ 20.00 Per class
Registration 7am to 8:30 on Race morning Expert & Amateur pay out for 2008
Drivers Meeting @ 8:45 Practice & Racing to follow Gate Fee $ 10.00 11 & up, $ 5.00 10 & under
For Questions or Info. ……
Call ……Sandy @ 207-426-8922 or 207-649-4990 or 649-3666 or www.rippinrace.com
GENERAL INFORMATION & RULES
• We are keeping the rules simple, so the sport can stay fun & safe. We are here for the riders & families and
welcome any & all comments. Regretfully we can not make everyone happy.
• If you raced with us last year, that is your number. If you have changed it, please let us know and we will do the
best to accommodate you, however seniority comes first based on last years numbers.
• MX Pay out will be 1st 50.00, 2nd 35.00, 3rd 25.00, we will rotate 125 “A & B” & 250 “A & B” classes with
trophies / pay out each race. Ex: 125 “A & B” PAY OUT & 250 “A & B” will get trophies, then it will swap the next race
event so 250 “A & B” will get pay out & 125 “A& B” will get trophies. Regardless of rider count in the class. If more
then 5 “A’s” we will double gate the race.
• Please DO NOT start machines until 8 am on race morning.
• Races are RAIN OR SHINE……in extreme conditions please call for details. If only a 1 moto format can be run
for the classes, this will determine your finish for the day.
• Machine requirements… All machines must have a kill switch or tether cord. NO kickstands. All machines must
have an exhaust.
• Equipment: Full face helmet, long sleeve shirt, pants, gloves, goggles and boots. ( Work boots are acceptable
as long as they cover the ankle) NO T-SHIRTS, SNEAKERS OR SHORTS.
• Numbers must be visible to be scored. The more places your number, the better to be scored from.
• All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If you can NOT attend your child’s race and they
are under the age of 18, you need to contact us and get a form to have notarized prior to the event. Without the form
and Notary stamp NO race.
• NO PIT RIDING…… This will not be tolerated, if caught, docked 1 lap, 2nd time DQ’d for the day.
• No pedal bikes once practice has started behind the gate or track area. Keep them in your area !
• Championship…… who ever has the most points at the end of the series WINS ! * see next rule*
• 4 races do Not justify a championship trophy* We will trophy back the same as on race day for the
championship as long as the rider qualifies with points at the end of the series.
• No Fireworks & **All pets must be on a leach at all times. Please clean up after pets.
• Campfires must be in a fire ring of some kind, maintained at all times and cleaned up before you leave.
• Only the registered rider, may race for points. No exceptions.
• Practice in race ready attire. You will be black flagged off until proper attire is worn.
• Off track excursion…… if you go off the track, you may enter back on not to advance in position. Please enter
as close to where you went off. Cutting the track will result in 1 lap penalty.
• No restarts unless the gate fails. 50cc and Atv mini riders get 1 restart, if a large pile up occurs.
• NO Radio devices of any kind are permitted to racers while racing. This is the racers race to complete.
• Scoring….Your entry / championship position will determine your 1st moto gate position. Your 1st moto finish
will determine your gate position for 2nd moto. 1st & 2nd moto’s combined points determine your over all finish for the
day. You must cross the checkered flag to be scored. If not = DNF (DID NOT FINISH) In the event of a tie, the better
2nd moto breaks the tie. A majority score makes a result. Be sure to cross the checkered flag, even if broke down for
points.
• Heats will be run if a class is too large for a gate spot.
• Laps will only be cut to accommodate the schedule, such as unfair weather, heat races, accidents or day light.
• Yellow Flag: Slow down and use caution, no passing or accelerated/launched/not slow, jumping in the area
under caution. 1 lap penalty is used when you have ridden against the rule of caution.
• Black Flag: return to the start area for direction, if 50% or more of the race has been run it will be scored on last
lap completed prior to black flag.
• Age… How old you are Jan.1st of the race year but you may bump up if turning the new age in the yr.
• Late entry…. Please be prompt, you may have to forfeit practice.
• No refunds or transfer dates once practice starts.
• Fence….. This is designed to help protect during a race. Please do NOT pass over the fence for everyone’s
safety. DO NOT ENTER ON TO THE TRACK.
• Sportsmanship….. This is a family event. Profanity, disrespect or unsportsmanlike actions on or off the track to
a rider, spectator or track staff will be warned for disqualification of the day’s event.
• Medic’s have the right in a medical situation to dismiss an injured rider for the rest of the day’s events. This is
also a safety issue.
• Machine substitutions need to be brought to the scorer’s attention, so you are scored properly.
• The order of events will change at each race to rotate the classes.
• Please enter classes based on your ability. Honor system is required. You will be removed if needed.
• You may only race in the class you have registered in, if you race in any portion of a race you did not register
for, you will be dismissed for the days events. Check your classes, Know where you race.
• Mini atv’s, the same rules apply. You must wear a working tether cord. The rider must fit the machine. When
entering or exiting you must do so in a crawl speed or a kill it and push order will be imposed, let your rider know what
a crawl speed means. Parents walk with machines back to pit area.
• Parking in the pit area, this is a 1st come 1st serve option to the racer. Extra vehicles will need to park up top.
The pit area is limited in size, we all need to work together, to fit everyone comfortably.
• 1 Parent only on the track per rider in the atv mini, 50cc, 65cc classes only.
• The last race of the season will be regular points day. Our banquet day will be funday & awards.
• All machines are considered modified but must be legal for the class.
• Pick up your trophy, if not it will be used at the next race event.
• We are a non-membership group. “Pirates” as you may, so you do Not need to belong to an organization to
race at Skowhegan. This backyard track likes to be simple and fun for all ages.