2013 Supplemental Rules

Revised: 04.25.13

A.  RIDER ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION

1.  The following professional licensed riders are eligible to compete in the Open Pro Sport class       only:

a.  Riders earning 1-25 Pro Motocross points (250 or 450 class) in the current or previous year;

b.  Riders qualifying for the final 40 in Pro Motocross (250 or 450 class) or Supercross (250SX or 450SX class) in the current or previous year; or

c.Riders qualifying for the final 40 in an FIM MX1, MX2, MX3 Grand Prix event in the previous year.

Professional licensed racers that have not qualified for the final 40 in either Pro Motocross or Supercross in the current or previous year, or who have not qualified for the final 40 in an FIM MX1, MX2, MX3 Grand Prix event in the previous year, are eligible for all classes as per AMA eligibility requirements.

2.  The following riders are not eligible to participate in the National program:

a.  Riders earning more than 25 Pro Motocross points in the current or previous year;

b.  Riders qualifying for an Supercross main event (250SX or 450SX class) in the current or previous year;

c  Riders qualifying for an FIM MX1, MX2, MX3 Grand Prix event in the current year.

3.  Riders in the 250A and 450A classes are eligible to compete in the Open Pro Sport class. Top 42 overall riders in the Open Pro Sport class and the top 20 overall riders in the 250A and 450A classes at the National will be eligible to obtain an AMA Pro Motocross License in the current and next year without further qualification. Top 15 overall riders in the 250A, 450A and Open Pro Sport classes at the National will be eligible to obtain an AMA Pro Supercross 250SX license without further qualification.

4.  Riders earning a top 5 national ranking in the previous year WMX Championship may only participate in “A”, Pro Sport, and Age divisions (excluding the Vet B/C class).

 

5.  Riders who placed in the top 5 overall in the 250B (Stock or Modified), 450B (Stock or Modified), College B/C, or Vet B/C 30+, at the previous National and are 16 years or older as of January 1 of the current year are not eligible to compete in a "B", “C” or “B/C” division.  Riders who placed in the top 5 overall in a “Schoolboy” class (Schoolboy 1 or 2) at the previous National and are 16 years or older as of January 1 of the current year are not eligible to compete in a Schoolboy class.

6.  Riders who have ever been classified as a Pro, Pro Am, or “A” rider in a non-youth class, are not eligible for any “B/C” designated class.  Pro, Pro Am, or “A” riders granted AMA reclassification may not compete in the “B/C” class in the national program.  

7.  Riders may not participate in a “C” class if they have ever:

For more information regarding “C” class eligibility and to check RPV status, visit www.amaracing.com.

8.  Once qualified for the National, riders may not voluntarily advance in class prior to competing in the National.

9.  Riders participating in motocross competition events outside of the US should verify eligibility in the National program prior to participating in the program by contacting the AMA at 1.800.AMA.Join.

10. Challenges to rider eligibility must be in writing and sent certified mail, U.S. postmarked no later than June 30 of the current year. Rider eligibility protests after this date will be accepted at the sole discretion of MX Sports.

B.  MACHINE ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION

1. Riders may ride a limited motorcycle in a non-limited class.

2.  2014 model machines are NOT eligible in any class.

3.  The 51cc (4-6) Special Limited class is limited to the following models:  Honda XR50, Honda CRF50, KTM Mini Adventure, KTM 50 SX Mini, Suzuki JR50, Yamaha TTR50, Yamaha PW 50, and Cobra P3, Cobra PW3, and Cobra GI.

 

4.  The following are NOT permitted in the LIMITED CLASS:

5.  The following ARE permitted in the LIMITED CLASS:

C.  REGISTRATION

1. Proof of age must be available upon request by MX Sports at any time.

2.  For youth classes, age is based on the rider’s age on January 1 of the current year as stated in the AMA Rulebook.  For all other classes, age is based on the rider’s age as of the first day of National competition (July 30, 2013).

3.  Riders under the age of 18 years must have a parent present or a duly notarized parental consent form, as required by the AMA Rules and Regulations in order to participate.

4.  Riders may compete in only two classes at the National.

5.  Riders may attempt to qualify at the Area Qualifier and Regional Championship levels in the following multiple classes; however, at the National only one class may be chosen between them:

6.  International riders registering for the National final should do so by online registration or by sending the National Entry Form by express mail.  MX Sports is not responsible for failure to receive entry.

D.  QUALIFYING PROCEDURES

1.  Qualifying for the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship requires:

2.  A 2-moto format will apply to all Area Qualifiers; a 3-moto format will apply to Amateur Regionals and Youth Regionals; a 2-moto format will apply to combined Amateur & Youth Regionals.

3.  Riders who qualify in more than one Regional Championship will advance to the National from the rider’s “home” region. If the rider did not qualify from his home region then the selection will be from the Region in which the rider had the better finish. If there are multiple equal finishes, then the rider will be selected from the Region in which he first qualified.  All riders will move up one position in the Region in which a rider was not selected due to qualifying in more than one region.

4.  Area Qualifier Advancement:  Riders finishing in the top positions listed below are guaranteed to advance from Area Qualifiers to Regional Championships.

5.  Regional Qualifier Advancement: Riders finishing in the top positions listed below are guaranteed to advance from the Regional Championship to the National.

 

Regionals	Advance	Advance	17.1	17.2	18.1	18.2	32.1	32.2
	from	from	Senior	Masters	51cc	51cc	Girls	Girls
	Area	Regional	45+	50+	Special	Shaft	(12-16)	(9-11)
Northeast	8	7	5	5	5	5	5	5
Southeast	8	7	5	5	5	5	5	5
Mid-East	8	7	5	5	5	5	5	5
N. Central	8	6	4	4	4	4	4	4
S. Central	8	6	4	4	4	4	4	4
Northwest	12	4	3	3	3	3	3	3
Southwest	15	5	4	4	4	4	4	4

6.  National Roster:  The final National Roster will consist of 42 riders per class; provided, however, that in the following classes the final National Roster will consist of 30 riders per class, which classes will be stagger start:  Senior 45+ and Masters 50+; 51cc Special and 51cc Shaft; Girls (12-16) and Girls (9-11).

7.  Alternates:  Alternate selection at the National is based on a Power Ranking, calculated as follows: Finish position divided by number of riders in the class; Multiply the result by 100 and then subtract from 100. The higher Power Ranking value will determine the alternate selection. A minimum of 50% of the guaranteed qualifying positions from each Regional will advance to the National, regardless of the rider’s power ranking.

E.  NATIONAL NUMBERS

At the National the following number plate and number color scheme shall apply:

CLASS	PLATE	NUMBER
"A"	White	Black
"B"	Yellow	Black
"C"	Black	White
Masters 50+	Gold	Black
51cc (4-6) Shaft	Blue	White
Girls (9-11)	Black	White
All other classes	White	Black

F.  PROTEST FEES AND PROCEDURES

1.  The following protest fees shall apply at the National:

 

2.  In the event of a technical protest involving a teardown or removal of the engine from the frame, the protested rider may elect for the inspection to occur either before or after the final moto involving the protested machine.  In the event the inspection is made after the final moto, the machine will be impounded between motos and/or the engine sealed pending the inspection, with the exception that minor repairs and maintenance may be made under MX Sports supervision.

3. The claiming rule value is two times the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) at all Qualifier, Regional and National events.