MX Sports - Loretta Lynn's AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships

For Immediate Release:
February 6, 2008
Contact: 304-284-0101
andy@mxsports.com

2008 Loretta Lynn's Supplemental Rules

2008 SUPPLEMENTAL RULES FOR THE

AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS (the “National”)

1. The following riders may enter the A/Pro Sport class only:

a.    Riders earning AMA Pro Racing motocross points the previous year;

b.    Riders qualifying for an AMA Arenacross Main Event (AMA Arenacross Class only) in the current or previous year; or

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

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

a.   Riders earning AMA Pro Racing motocross points in the current year;

b.   Riders qualifying for an AMA Supercross main event in either the Supercross Lites or Supercross class in the current or previous year; or

c.   Riders earning an AMA Pro Racing national number (2-99) in motocross or supercross in the current or previous year.

3. Riders who placed in the top 5 overall in a "B" class at the previous National and are 16 years of age or older as of January 1, 2008, are no longer eligible to compete in a "B" division.

4. A rider may not participate in a “C” class if:

a.   The rider has ever participated at the National in any previous year in any class;

b.   The rider is receiving or has ever received any type of OEM factory support in any class;

c.   The rider earned a Rider Performance Value (RPV) of 11.5 or higher the previous year in any class, including youth divisions; or

d.   The rider has no RPV and raced prior to 2006 in 6 or more events at the age of 13 or older, and a calculation of the RPV based on those events provides a value of 11.5 or higher.

For more information regarding C class eligibility and to check RPV status, see ww.amadirectlink.com/amrace/advancement/index.asp.

5. After qualifying, riders should not advance in class prior to competing in the National.

6. Proof of age must be available upon request by event referee or at rider registration.

7. For youth classes, age is based on the rider’s age on January 1, 2008 as stated in the AMA Rulebook. For all other classes, age is based on the rider’s age as of July 31, 2008.

8. All 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.

9. Riders may participate in only one 51cc class at the National.

10. Class 14, 30, 31: Riders who have ever been classified as a Pro, Pro Am, or A rider in a non-youth class, are not eligible for these classes. Supplemental Rule 4 does not apply to these classes.

11. Class 32: Girls (9-13): Maximum wheel size: Front 19”; Rear 16”.

12. Class 33: Women (12 Plus): Minimum wheel size: Front 19”; Rear 16”.

13. Riders may ride a stock motorcycle in a modified class.

14. 2009 model machines are NOT eligible in any class.

15. Challenges to rider eligibility must be in writing and sent certified mail, U.S. postmarked no later than June 30, 2008. Rider eligibility protests will not be accepted after that date.

16. The National entry from international riders should be sent by express mail.

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

Qualifying for the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship:

In all regions there is a two-step Area Qualifier and Regional Championship program. The Area Qualifier entry fee of $10 is paid at the Area Qualifier racetrack. Riders may enter a total of 4 classes at the Youth Regional level. Riders may enter as many Area Qualifiers in as many Regions as they like. At the Qualifier level, riders must receive a finish position in at least one moto in order to advance to the Regional level.

The Regional entry fee is $40 per class. Area Qualifier and Regional tracks will charge additional admission and registration fees. Riders must choose only 2 classes for the National. The 2008 National entry fee is $75 per class. There are additional fees for parking, camping and pit vehicles. Otherwise, there is no per person admission fee.

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.

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.

AMA STOCK CLASS RULE:

To be eligible for a STOCK CLASS, the following cannot be changed or modified: Internal engine components, electronics, frame, carburetor, air box, swing arm, rim size, wheel hubs and exhaust system. Cylinder re-plating is allowed but must retain the original manufacturer’s bore. Changes to carburetor jetting are allowed. Clutch plates, pistons and piston rings may be accessory items so long as they maintain the stock shape, design and material of the OEM parts. High compression pistons are not allowed. All other internal engine components must be stock OEM parts. Material may be added to the existing frame for strength, including welding. OEM front and rear suspension can be altered with internal modifications only. Shock linkage and suspension spring rates may be changed to any commercially available part. Any items not listed above may be changed or modified. Violations of the stock class rules as determined by the protest process or by the referee of the event will result in a disqualification from the class, or at the Qualifier level, assignment to the appropriate class. A second violation will result in a disqualification from the class and a suspension from AMA competition for one year. However, if a violation is deemed by the referee to be cosmetic in nature, with no performance advantage or willful misconduct involved, he may issue a warning or fine in lieu of disqualification.

In addition to the above AMA Stock Rule, the following apply to the Stock classes for the AMA Amateur National Motocross Program:

1. Parts/components that may be replaced or added include but are not limited to: fuel filters, air filters, gas line, handlebars, crossbar pads, non-metal open ended hand guards, serrated foot pegs, lower fork leg protectors, spokes and nipples, decals, spark plugs, spark plug caps, sprockets, handlebar mounts, seat covers, triple clamps.

2. The kill switch on all 51cc automatic machines must be stock and fully functioning.

3. Class 18: Oil injection systems must be present and fully functioning. Only oil may be put in the reservoir. Pre mix gasoline is not allowed in the oil injection system.

4. Removal of gaskets, O-rings or other components is NOT allowed. Port cleanup is NOT allowed.

5. Aftermarket front fork hole shot devices are NOT permitted.

6. Metal hand guards are NOT permitted.

7. Rims can be replaced with OEM or aftermarket rims of the same size and width.

Among those trying to qualify, the riders finishing in the top positions listed below are guaranteed to advance from Area Qualifiers to Regional Championships:

Northeast 8 Southeast 8

Mid-East 8 North Central 8

South Central 8 Southwest 9

Northwest 15

In some geographic regions there may be more than forty riders eligible to participate in the Regional Championship. If there are more riders at the Regional than the starting gate can accommodate, then qualifying races will be run.

Riders finishing in the top positions listed below are guaranteed to advance from the Regional Championships to the National; A minimum of 50% of the guaranteed qualifying positions from each Regional will advance to the National, regardless of the rider’s power ranking:

Northeast 7 Southeast 7

Mid-East 7 North Central 6

South Central 6 Southwest 5

Northwest 4

Revised 02.06.08

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