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2008
Atlantic Grand Prix Series Supplemental Rules
Rules
The following rules and regulations supplement the AMA Amateur
Competition Rules, and are solely applicable to Atlantic Grand
Prix events. All inquiries or questions regarding applicability
and enforcement should be directed to AGP Productions, Inc.
All decisions by AGP Productions are final.
GENERAL
RULES:
| 1 |
All
riders are responsible for attending Riders Meeting.
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| 2 |
NO
Spectator or Pit riding permitted! |
| 3 |
Warm-up
riding is limited to the start area and only after an
official has given permission and the rider has registered
for the event. |
| 4 |
Riders
must not exceed 1st gear idle when traveling to and from
their pit area and must always wear a helmet. |
| 5 |
Riders
must register for the race before riding their machine
anywhere. |
| 6 |
Riders
will receive a barcode and a colored helmet tag and
a handlebar tag upon registration. The barcode must
be placed on the lower left chin side of the helmet; the
colored helmet tag must be placed on the back of the helmet;
and the handlebar tag must be placed on the left clutch
side of the handlebar. Helmet tags cannot be trimmed to
less than 3". |
| 7 |
Riders
are responsible for the actions of their entire pit crew. |
| 8 |
Radios
are permitted between pit crew members, but not with riders. |
| 9 |
Rider
Contact: Deliberate ramming, blocking, or intentional
contact with another rider may be cause for penalty. |
| 10 |
Rider
Conduct: Unsportsman-like conduct may result in disqualification. |
| 11 |
Team
Tactics: Team tactics include blocking, allowing another
rider to pass or exchanging machines in order for another
rider to continue the race. Riders involved may be disqualified
from the race and the next scheduled race. |
| 12 |
Riders
will be disqualified for riding a AGP course during the
7 days prior to the first day of the event. |
| 13 |
Bike
riders, including youth, may only enter one bike race
per weekend, with the exception that youth Big Wheel riders
may participate in the Sunday morning Big Wheel class,
which is a non-championship class. |
| 14 |
Riders
under the age of 18 must provide a photo I.D. with proof
of age at time of registration and be accompanied by a
parent or legal guardian. |
| 15 |
ATV
riders must be 16 years of age or older to race. |
| 16 |
Big
Wheel and bike riders must be 12 years of age or older
to race. |
| 17 |
Riders
may not be serviced or pitted near the finish area. |
CLASSES
& NUMBER PLATE COLOR CODES:
The following number plate color codes are required by all
Pro, A & B riders:
| Motorcycles
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Color
of Plate |
Color
of Number |
| Classes:
Pro, A, B and C |
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| XC1 Pro Money class |
Red |
White |
| Open A (201-500cc) Money class |
White |
Black |
|
Light A (0-200cc) Money class |
White |
Black |
|
4-Stroke A Lite -300cc Money class |
White |
Black |
|
Vet A (30+) Money class |
White |
Black |
| Senior A (40+) Money class |
White |
Black |
| Open B (201-500cc) Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Light B (0-200cc) Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| 4-Stroke B Lite -300cc Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Vet B (30+) Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Senior B (40+) Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Super Senior A (50+) Money class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Vet C (30+) Trophy class |
Black |
White |
| Senior C (40+) Trophy class |
Black |
White |
Super Senior B/C (50+)
Trophy class
|
Black |
White |
| Masters (55+) Trophy class |
Black |
White |
Open C (201cc-Open)
Trophy class |
Black |
White |
| Light C (0-200cc) Trophy class |
Black |
White |
4-Stroke C Open (301cc+ 4-Stroke)
Trophy class |
Black |
White |
4-Stroke C Lites (0-300cc 4-Stroke)
Trophy class |
Black |
White |
125 C Schoolboy(12-17*)
Trophy class
*0-200cc 2&4 stroke engines
|
Black |
White |
| Women (105cc+) Trophy class |
Blue |
White |
| PeeWee Minicycle |
Color of Plate |
Color of Number |
65 (7-9) Trophy class
52-65cc 2-Stroke |
Black |
White |
50cc (4-8) Trophy class
0-50cc 2-Stroke |
White |
Black |
0-110cc (10-12) Trophy class
0-110cc 4-Stroke
|
Black |
White |
50cc (4-8) Trophy class
0-50cc 4-Stroke
|
Yellow |
Black |
50-80cc (4-9) Trophy class
0-80cc 4-Stroke |
Green |
White |
| Youth
Minicycle |
Color
of Plate |
Color
of Number |
Super Mini (14-15) Trophy class
80-112cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke |
White |
Black |
Super Mini (12-13) Trophy class
80-112cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke |
Yellow |
Black |
85 (14-15) Trophy class
66-85cc 2-Stroke/75-125cc 4-Stroke |
White |
Black |
85 (12-13) Trophy class
66-85cc 2-Stroke/75-125cc 4-Stroke |
Yellow |
Black |
85 (7-11) Trophy class
66-85cc 2-Stroke/75-125cc 4-Stroke
|
Black |
White |
65 (10-11) Trophy class
52-65cc 2-Stroke/52-90cc 4-Stroke |
Yellow |
Black |
| EL Women Trophy class |
Blue |
White |
80-150cc
(13-15) Trophy class
4 stroke air cooled + pit bikes
|
Green |
White |
80-125cc (10-12) Trophy class
4 stroke air cooled + pit bikes |
Green |
White |
(Youths must have parent/guardian present to compete)
Download Youth Release and Barcode form.
| ATV's |
Color
of Plate |
Color
of Number |
| Classes:
Pro, A and B |
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| XC1 Pro (0-525cc) Money class |
Red |
White |
| College A (16-21) Money class |
White |
Black |
| Junior A (22+) Money class |
White |
Black |
| Vet A (30+) Money class |
Yellow |
Black |
| College B (16-21) Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Junior B (22+) Trophy class |
White |
Black |
| Vet B (30+) Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Senior (40+) Trophy class |
White |
Black |
| 16-19 C Trophy class |
Black |
White |
| 20+ C Trophy class |
Black |
White |
| 24+ C Trophy class |
Black |
White |
| 30+ C Trophy class |
Black |
White |
| 36+ C Trophy class |
Black |
White |
Women Trophy class
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Blue |
White |
4x4 Open (501-840 Utility)
Money class
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White |
Black |
4x4 Lites (0-500cc Utility) Trophy class |
White |
Black |
4x4 Limited (0-840 Utility)
Trophy class
|
White |
Black |
U2 (0-840 Utility Unlimited)
Trophy class
|
White |
Black |
Youth Production (13-15)
Trophy class
0-200cc 2-Stroke / 0-300cc 4-Stroke
|
White |
Black |
| Sport 0-350cc Trophy class |
Yellow |
Black |
| Super Senior (50+)Trophy class |
White |
Black |
(Youths
must have parent/guardian present to compete)
Download
Youth Release and Barcode form.
| Youth ATV |
Color of Plate |
Color of Number |
Super Mini (13-15) Trophy class
70-105cc 2-Strk; 75-150cc 4-Strk |
White |
Black |
90 Modified (12-15) Trophy class
71-90cc 2-Stroke; 125cc max 4-Stroke Production Rules |
White |
Black |
90 Modified (8-11) Trophy class
71-90cc 2-Stroke; 125cc max 4-Stroke Production Rules |
Yellow |
Black |
90 Limited (11-15) Trophy class
71-90cc 2-Stroke; 125cc max 4-Stroke No manual clutch Limited Modifications |
White |
Black |
90 Limited (8-11) Trophy class
71-90cc 2-Stroke; 125cc max 4-Stroke No manual clutch Limited Modifications |
Yellow |
Black |
70 CVT (6-11) Trophy class
51-70cc CVT only No manual clutch Limited Modifications |
Black |
White |
(Youths
must have parent/guardian present to compete)
Download
Youth Release and Barcode form.
PRO
ONLY:
| 1 |
Pro
bike riders are not eligible to race the ATV event.
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| 2 |
All
Pro riders must gas in the designated Pro pit area only. |
| 3 |
Pro
bike riders are prohibited from inspecting the race course
prior to pro bike race day. |
| 4 |
Pro
riders will line up based upon the current top 10 overall
points standings. Remaining pro riders will draw for starting
position at the time of registration. |
| 5 |
Pro
riders must stay in the designated Pro lane at the finish
scoring area. |
| 6 |
Race
numbers must be clearly visible on the rider's back. |
RIDER
ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION:
NOTE: FINAL RULE WILL BE POSTED JAN 1 2007
| 1 |
XC 1 Pro
Bike: (the following riders are required to
race Pro)
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| a |
Top
10 overall riders from previous year's AGPS, unless eligible
for an age class. |
| b |
Top
five overall riders from previous year's AMA National
Enduro, National Hare Scrambles, and National Hare &
Hound Series. |
| c |
ISDE
Trophy Team members or riders who earned Gold Medals at
the previous year's ISDE. |
| d |
All
regional ranked AA riders in both Enduro and Hare Scrambles.
NETRA, WNYOA, ECEA, VCHSS as well as all others.
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| e |
All
current AMA Pro Racing license holders who qualified for
a National Motocross or Supercross in the current or previous
year. |
| 2 |
XC 1 Pro
ATV |
| a |
Top
10 overall riders from previous year's AGPS are required
to race Pro, unless eligible for an age class.
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| b |
The
following riders are eligible, but not required, to race
Pro: riders placing 11-25 overall the previous year; top
10 AGP Pro Class riders from the previous year; or by
promoter discretion. |
| c |
Production
rules apply. |
| 3 |
"A"
Classes |
| a |
All
riders in the top 10 overall ranking in any regional or
state hare scrambles series.
NOTE: A RIDERS that wish to compete for cash purse must run PRO AM. |
| b |
All
"B" Class Champions, and "B" riders
ranked second or third in the previous year's AGPS who
won at least four races. |
| c |
All riders that have ever qualified for the ISDE. |
| d |
All
riders that have an "A" ranking in any other
off-road series. |
| e |
Age
Divisions - "B" riders who won four or more
races the previous year. |
| 4 |
"B"
Classes |
| a |
All
riders that do not qualify for the Pro, "A"
or "C" classes. |
| b |
All
"C" riders ranked in the top five of their class
and earned at least 50% of the points earned by the class
champion, in the previous year's AGPS. Ranking is
based on year-end series points and not the banquet awards. |
| c |
All
riders that have a "B" ranking in any other
off-road series. |
| d |
A
"B" rider placing in the top 20 overall at any
given event will be moved to the "A" class the
following event. |
| 5 |
"C"
Classes |
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Novice
riders not ranked in the top five in their class in any
other off-road series. |
| 6 |
Big
Wheel Class |
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The Youth Big Wheel
classes are AGP classes. Youth riders may participate
in both Big Wheel events. |
| 7 |
Age
Divisions |
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A
Youth Bike rider's age on January 1 will determine his
age for the year. All other age divisions will be determined
as of the date of the event. |
| 8 |
Changing
Classes |
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A
rider may petition to move to a lower classification based
on class finishes and time differences, if the rider has
not raced more than four times in the upper classification.
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MACHINE
ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION:
NOTE: FINAL CLASSIFICATION WILL BE POSTED JAN 1 2007
| 1 |
Pro
(ATV) Production rules apply (0-525cc).
OEM motor and matching frame combination model required.
Engine modifications, frame reinforcements and frame
modifications to permit longer rear-wheel travel are
permitted. Fuel tanks are limited to a 4 gallon
maximum capacity.
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| 2 |
Open
(bike) - 201cc and over single cylinder bike
engine, so long as the cylinder is stamped with the correct
engine displacement. |
| 3 |
Open
(ATV)
- 266cc and over ATV engine, so long as the cylinder is
stamped with the correct engine displacement. |
| 4 |
Stock
(ATV) - May change front shocks, tires, wheels,
throttle assembly, axle, handlebars, grips, skid plates,
plastics and seat covers, including those that add traction,
but may not change seat height. May add bead locks, nerf
bars, foot peg extensions, and open or closed end, metal
or plastic hand guards. May not add steering stabilizers
or air filter sleeves. May not add front shock reservoirs,
or modify or remove front shock reservoirs from machines
that come equipped with them. Riders may change front
shocks on ATVs that do not come with rebuildable stock
front shocks, but they may not replace the front shocks
on ATVs that do come with rebuildable units stock (like
the YFZ450). Only machines that come equipped with front
reservoirs stock may run them. All motor components and
rear suspension must remain stock. Aftermarket replacement
parts may be used so long as they do not improve motor
performance, add travel to the suspension, or have a reservoir.
Example: must have stock pipe, silencer, carburetor, air
box, air cleaner, rear shocks, etc.... |
| 5 |
Sport
(ATV) - Must have OEM motor and matching frame
combination model, and be restricted to the following
models: Honda 250X, 250EX and 300EX; Kawasaki Mojave 250
and Lakota 300; Polaris Trail Blazer; Suzuki Quad Sport
230, 250 and Z-250; and Yamaha Blaster and Warrior. Modifications
are permitted. Maximum engine displacement is 350cc.
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| 6 |
Utility
(ATV) - A 4 wheel or 2 wheel drive shaft or chain
driven automatic transmission/clutch ATV that comes with
racks or rack availability as standard equipment.
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| 7 |
Utility
Unlimited (ATV) - A 4 wheel or 2 wheel drive
shaft or chain-driven automatic transmission/clutch ATV
that does not have racks or rack availability as standard
equipment. |
| 8 |
Youth
ATV: Production rules apply to production
classes. Stock class rules apply to limited class;
aftermarket exhaust permitted. |
EQUIPMENT:
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The
AMA Equipment Standards List in Chapter 3 of the Amateur
Competition Rule Book applies. In addition, the following
apply:
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| 1 |
Machines
must have silencers. Machines may be tested by officials
at any time prior to, during or after the event. The AGPS
sound limit is 98 dbs. |
| 2 |
The
machine a rider leaves the starting line on is the official
machine of the rider for that event, and he may not switch
during the event. |
| 3 |
No
rider is allowed to carry gasoline except inside his machine's
fuel tank. |
| 4 |
All
machines must have a working kill switch (bikes) or tether
cord (ATV). |
| 5 |
All
machines and rider helmets must be taken through tech
inspection prior to racing for the purpose of inspecting
barcode placement, number assignment, and contingency
eligibility. Safety equipment and machine eligibility
are the sole responsibility of the rider. |
| 6 |
No
horns, bells or other sound devices are permitted on machines.
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COURSE:
| 1 |
A
AGP course may include trails, footpaths, roads, hills,
motocross tracks, or any type of terrain which can be
negotiated by a bike or ATV.
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| 2 |
The
course will be open to inspection on Friday at 3:00 p.m.
(with the exception of Pro bikes). Participants are permitted
to walk or bicycle the course only. |
| 3 |
Marking,
cutting, tampering with or otherwise changing the course
in any manner is strictly prohibited. Course modifications
may only be made by an official. |
| 4 |
Only
registered racers and officials may ride the course during
the race. |
| 5 |
If
a rider leaves the course for any reason he must re-enter
where he left. |
| 6 |
Riders
must remain on the marked course. The marked course is
within 25 feet of race arrows. However, riders must
stay within the confines of the following markers:
double arrows posted on both sides of the trail, ribbons,
signs, stakes, hay bales, barrels, etc.. Furthermore,
riders may not cut to the inside of a white pole corner
marker. |
| 7 |
Riders
encountering a traffic jam or bottleneck may go more than
25 feet off the course to get around the bottleneck only.
However, the rider must re-enter the course as soon as
possible, and upon approaching this section the next lap,
must ride the original arrowed section if the track is
clear. If the original marking devices are knocked down,
the rider must stay on the original marked course. A "bottleneck"
is a section of the track that becomes impassable for
any reason, with the exception of check points. |
START
PROCEDURE:
| 1 |
Starting
procedures will be explained at Riders Meeting.
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| 2 |
Riders,
pit crew members, machines and equipment are not permitted
on the starting line until authorized by the race official. |
| 3 |
A,
B & C class riders shall line up on their assigned
starting row on a first come basis when directed by the
race official. |
| 4 |
All
starts are dead engine. The blue flag will signal all
riders to turn off their engines. |
| 5 |
A
"10 Seconds" signal will be given before the
green flag is thrown. At the "10 Seconds"
signal, all crew members must step away. |
| 6 |
Any
rider taking off with the wrong row will be penalized. |
| 7 |
Any
rider that misses the start of their class must enter
the race course at the starting line and complete the
start chute. |
| 8 |
All
handlebar tags must be punch marked by a race official
before the start. |
SCORING:
| 1 |
Riders
must come to a complete stop at all check point and
scoring areas. "No Passing" zones will be
posted at check points. The section from the checkered
flag to the scoring area is a "No Passing"
zone.
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| 2 |
It
is the rider's responsibility to make sure he has all
scans/punches. Missing scans/punches may result in a penalty. |
| 3 |
A
rider will be penalized for running into an official. |
| 4 |
Awards
are given at the rate of 1 per 3 riders, with a minimum
of 5 awards per class. To win an award, a rider must complete
50% of the laps of the class winner. |
| 5 |
Racers
have 50 minutes to finish the race after the overall winner
takes the checkered flag. |
| 6 |
Riders
may get mechanical assistance on the course from their
pit crew or spectators, but must finish the race under
the machine's own power or by the rider physically. |
| 7 |
No
towing allowed. If a machine is towed in from the course,
that lap will not count. |
| 8 |
The
top three overall riders, as well as any other rider requested
by an official to do so, will leave their machines at
a designated impound area until released. |
| 9 |
A
rider may question the scores within the 30-minute period
following the posting of the final results. After 30 minutes,
awards will be given out. |
| 10 |
Protests
must be in writing and comply with the AMA Amateur Competition
Rule Book, Protest Procedure. |
| 11 |
Penalties
will be assessed at the discretion of the official based
on the severity of the offense, and may include one or
more of the following: |
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position(s),
lap(s), time penalty, or disqualification. |
AGP POINTS
(Bike & ATV) Pro, Pro Am, A, B, C, Amateur
and Youth Classes:
| 1=30 |
5=16 |
9=12 |
13=8 |
17=4 |
| 2=25 |
6=15 |
10=11 |
14=7 |
18=3 |
| 3=21 |
7=14 |
11=10 |
15=6 |
19=2 |
| 4=18 |
8=13 |
12=9 |
16=5 |
20=1 |
TIES
Ties for the overall championship will be broken by the most
first place finishes, then by the most second place finishes
if necessary. Ties for class championship will be broken by
the most first place finishes, then by the best finish in
the final race if necessary. Ties for other class positions
will be broken by the best finish in the final race.
Atlantic Grand Prix Numbers
The electronic scoring system provides a complete overall
race finish for each event. Points will be accumulated for
AGP Number assignment and can be viewed as a gage toward overall
ranking for the year. Points for APG Numbers are awarded based
on the overall finish in each event. Final AGP Numbers
for afternoon riders will be awarded to the top 20 overall
first, regardless of number of events entered, then to remaining
afternoon riders based on overall finish in at least 9 races
and as many as 11. Numbers 111 through 115, and 174 are reserved
for visiting champions. Final AGP Numbers for morning riders
will start at number 201 and will be based on overall finish
in at least 9 races and as many as 11. Youth Bike AGP Numbers
will be awarded based on overall finishes in 7 races.
Youth ATV AGP Numbers will be awarded based on overall finishes
in 4 races. The minimum number of events does not have
to be in the same class. The Saturday Big Wheel class does
not count towards number of events for a Youth rider.
A rider with an earned number has the option to reserve another
number.
Vintage
Motocross and Adult Fast 50's
Rules will be up shortly
(Please come back)
Please come back shortly, we are finalizing the rules for
these two events. (Sorry for the delay.)
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2005 AGP Productions. All Rights Reserved.
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