Racing Rules

YELLOW FLAGS – When the yellow flags are out there is a problem in that area and riders must be in control of their machine and use good caution.  If you unnecessarily endanger or hit a rider, a track worker, or an EMT you risk being disqualified or penalized.

RED CROSSED FLAG – When the “RED” cross flag is out there is a rider receiving assistance or there is a dangerous situation on or near the racetrack.  Riders must use extreme caution in that area and ride at 5 MPH.  Do not race to the flag.  Do not take chances.  If you ride in a way that a track worker or EMT believes to be unsafe the referee can penalize you.  Penalties range from being docked positions to being disqualified.

CUTTING THE TRACK – If at any time a rider leaves the marked, designated race track, and/or misses an obstacle, or cuts to the inside or runs outside of a corner, and they do not go back and re-enter the race track at that point or at a point before they ran off the race track, they can be penalized positions.  Riders will not automatically be penalized positions unless they either gain positions or a rider in their class protests them within the protest time and we feel they gained an advantage.

SCORING – For a race to count towards the required number for series overall awards the rider must sign up at a race and be able to ride.  If the rider suffers an injury or mechanical problem in a practice the race will count, provided the rider is not issued a refund or rain check.  The referee has the final decision on whether or not a race will count towards the minimum.

QUALIFIERS – Riders do not have to race the qualifier to race the main unless there is more than a full gate in that class.  In the event that there is a power outage or severe weather and the mains are not run then points will be awarded for the heat races.

FINISHES – To receive points a rider must start the heat or main.  If a rider is unable to finish they will receive last place points.  If there are more riders than will fit on the gate, qualifiers are run, and 20 riders cannot be run, the points can then can be given to riders who do not qualify in the last chance.

SWITCHING BIKES – If riders experience mechanical problems they can switch to another bike or ATV if they notify the referee or head scorer in writing of a brand change or number change before the start of the race.  Riders can be required to switch numbers if necessary.

SWITCHING RIDERS – Allowing another rider to ride under your name will result in disqualification and possibly suspension from participating in Iron City Motorsports Park events for both riders.

UNSPORTSMAN LIKE CONDUCT – Fighting, obscene gestures, profanity, and/or dirty riding will not be tolerated and riders and/or pit crewmembers can be penalized, disqualified, asked to leave the facility, and/or suspended or banned.  If you are confronted by anyone, notify the referee immediately.  Riders will be held responsible for any and all actions of their pit crews, friends, and/or families.

POSTED RESULTS – Riders are responsible for checking their results after each heat and main and notifying the referee or clerk and making them aware of any problems within the 30 minute protest time.  Results can be official after they have been posted for 30 minutes unless someone brings a problem to our attention and it is corrected.

ATV’s – All ATV riders (except PeeWee ATV) must have a tether style kill switch.  A rear number on either their back or rear frame rail is required in all ATV classes.  If the scorers cannot see your number you will not be scored.

RADIO COMMUNICATION – Two way radios are not allowed by anyone to talk to a rider while they are practicing or competing at Iron City Motorsports Park events.

ILLEGAL FUEL – Methanol fuel is not permitted.  If caught you will either not be allowed to race or you will be disqualified.

Class will be staged either by random computer printout or another way that will be announced.  At the stagers discretion, classes with less than 10 riders will pick gates on a first come, first pick basis.

It is the rider’s responsibility to check their gate loop.  After you have picked your gate, inspect it to make sure there are no dirt clods or rocks under any part of the gate loop that will prevent it from falling.  Check the gate loop to make sure it is working freely and that no pins are missing on either side that would cause it to bind, not fall, or fall slowly.

If the race you are in has several classes running and there is a slash mark between them on the posted race order, this means that there is a staggered start.  Listen carefully to the start gate personal so you will know which group you start with.  If you are supposed to start on the second gate and you start with the first group by mistake you will be penalized one lap unless you pull over and let your entire class by.  There still can be a penalty.

When the white flag comes out for the race before yours it is time to start getting ready for your start.  Make sure your fuel is on and get your goggles ready to put on.  The start card can go up before the last rider is off the track so watch the start card person.

The #2 will be displayed and the card person will point down the line to make sure there are no problems.  If you are experiencing a problem wave your arms or somehow get their attention to notify them that you are having problems.  If a rider is having a problem the starter will hold up two fingers to let the other riders know there is a problem and the two-minute clock will start.

After one minute has passed the starter will hold up one finger if the rider is not yet ready.  About 50 seconds later the starter will point down the line again to let riders know the race is about to proceed and they should put their goggles on, etc.  After the starter has checked the line there will be a slight pause and then the card will go sideways.  The gate will fall 2-5 seconds later.

If there are no problems that make a hold necessary this procedure will all take place within 15-30 second time frame.

There will be only one 2-minute hold per class.  If we have reason to believe that a rider is holding up the start without a legitimate reason we will not hold up the races.

If the race is a staggered start then the one card will be shown for the second class.  There will be no holds for a second gate so make sure you are ready when the first class is about to leave.

Riders cannot back off the gate more than 18 inches.  If you jump the start gate you will be penalized.

In 50cc and 65cc classes parents must back away from the riders when the card goes to one.  Failure to do so can result in the rider being penalized.

No one is allowed in front of the starting gate.

Blocks are allowed for short riders but please remove them as soon as your class leaves the line so they will not interfere with the next class.

WE HAVE TRIED TO COVER ANYTHING THAT WE THINK MAY BE A PROBLEM AT OUR EVENTS.
PLEASE ASK FOR CLARIFICATION ON ANY ISSUES WE HAVE NOT COVERED
AND THEY WILL BE DECIDED ON BY THE REFERREE.

Teach safety and fundamentals regarding racing.  Speed will increase with confidence.

Practice, Practice, Practice.

Inspect your child’s motorcycle thoroughly after each practice or race to insure safety.

Do not scrimp on safety gear.  Do not let your child ride without it.  Even small items, like kneepads, could prevent a costly trip to the hospital.

Be patient.  All children learn at different rates.  Encourage your child with positive reinforcement and praise.

Ask questions and learn from other parents.  They are often happy to pass on the assistance they received when their child first started racing.

Encourage good sportsmanship.  Set a good example for your child.

Winning is not as important as doing the best you can.  If winning becomes so important that you find yourself upset or stressful, take a break from racing and reevaluate your feelings.  Remember, sharing in the spirit of competition with your child is the true reward.

Do not let yourself become possessed racing parent.  Pressuring your child is counter productive.  It will not make your child a better rider.  Often this will make racing a chore instead of something to look forward to participating in.

Relax and enjoy this great family sport.

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