AMA / District 14 Supplemental Ice Race Rules For 2017 1. All studded classes will use authorized AMA studs, except in rubber tire classes. Ice screw specifications: Sheet metal screws with a ¼” hexagonal washer head with no more than one straight screwdriver slot. Overall head height from under washer 3/16” (.1875” + or -.006) Maximum head washer diameter: .350” Screw driver slot not to exceed .085” Screw height not to exceed 3/16” (.1875”+ or -.006) above tire. No added washers. Base of screw must contact rubber of tire. No screw modification from production allowed, such as sharpening etc. There will be no cutting tires, except in rubber tire classes. 2. All tires used must be a motorcycle type tire not to exceed 510 or equivalent in 3. All motorcycles and quads used in ice race competition shall be equipped with 4. No front brakes allowed on motorcycles and sidecars. Front brakes are allowed 5. For studded motorcycle classes, It will be mandatory to have a front fender having a brace at 6. For all studded motorcycle classes it will be mandatory to have a solid rear motorcycle 7. Nerf bars are required for all studded ATV Classes to protect the rider’s feet, it cannot be mounted higher than (Adaptation for 2018 season, all studded atv’s will require heel guards attached to the pegs) 8. The distance between the sidecar wheel and motorcycle wheels, measured from 9. All motorcycles shall be equipped with 3 number plates measuring at least 7” 10. Yearend awards will be awarded in all classes that qualify. The money for these awards (I.E. If 8 are scheduled, and 3 are canceled, you must have attended all 5 completed events) 11. We will allow up to two (2) points paying events per weekend, riders competing in both events may only receive points for one event. 12. In all B classes, the top 30% of riders will be moved up to A class for the 13. Six riders (6) not counting sidecar passengers constitute a class. If less than 1st-10pts., 2nd-8pts., 3rd-6pts., 4th-5pts., 5th-4pts. More than one class may be run at the same time and scored separately.
1st - 20pts. 2nd - 16pts. 3rd - 13pts. 4th - 11pts. 5th - 10pts. 6th - 9pts. 7th - 8pts. 8th - 7pts. 9th - 6pts. 10th - 5pts. 11th - 4pts. 12th - 3pts. 13th - 2pts. 14th - 1point. Scoring for D14 Ice Race State Championship will be as follows: 1st – 25pts. 2nd - 22pts. 3rd - 20pts. 4th - 18pts. 5th - 16pts. 6th - 15pts. 7th - 14pts. 8th - 13pts. 9th - 12pts. 10th - 11pts. 11th - 10pts. 12th - 9pts. 13th - 8pts. 14th - 7pts. 15th – 6 pts. 16th – 5 pts. 17th – 4pts. 18th – 3pts. 19th – 2pts. 20th – 1pt. 15. A rider placing in a National ice race , outside of district 14 , will receive The 2017 staff will be Joe Barnes, Kevin Lambert JR, and Jennifer Cox 18. An AMA licensed pro rider may compete in amateur competition, but is not An AMA licensed pro rider may compete in amateur competition when a COMBO or Pro Am class is not available. In such an event The Pro Rider is not eligible for D-14 points and must not displace amateurs for points or if elimination’s are necessary. 19. Any former Pro rider may return to amateur competition and compete at the A 20. Ice race locations may be changed do to ice conditions, but no less than 72 hours before race day. 21. You must have a notarized consent from both parents if you’re under 18 years old and wish to participate. 22. 85cc classes and below may run fewer laps at promoter’s discretion. 23. An ice covered oval may be no greater than a half mile long as measured 18 inches from the pole. 24. An ice covered GP/TT style track may be no less than 20 feet in width from start to finish and must consist of left and right turns and is allowed for District points events. 25. Riding numbers 1-10 will be assigned/reserved for the top ten riders in AMA Ice Racing competition according to their overall point’s position from the previous season. I.E. No rider is allowed to use #1 unless they earned it the previous year. 26. An event that is designated D14 State Championship event must run all district designated classes. A promoter or club is required to advertise the event in order to maximize exposure and attendance. Awards for the state championship races must be of championship size and quality as compared to regular awards. The promoter will award state championship riders to a minimum of 5th place unless otherwise noted. 27. State Championship lineup- The top 10 riders in points in each class are locked into their starting positions according to their point’s position. The front row should be a minimum of 6 riders if track dimensions allow. 28. D14 State Championship races will be a minimum 10 laps, maximum of 20 laps. Youth class’s laps may be as low as 50% of the adult laps. 29. Any rider removing track banners without authorization will be fined a minimum of 20 points up to full suspension, as determined by D14 Club Council. 30. A rider must finish the final event of the day on the same machine that started the first race of the day. 31. Any rider that makes the final race but receives DNF score will receive %50 points according to their final position. A score of DNS is no points. 32. Pro License holders cannot enter age classes in amateur competition. 33. Combo Classes will have a minimum 75% payback for at least 50% of the field. 34. Tie breaks will be determined by overall win count, starting with main events. 35. In the event all sanctioned/scheduled races are completed, each rider’s lowest score will be dropped in determining the high point’s champion. 36. Any rider abusing practice system shall start from the penalty line in all races that day. 37. For main events where large classes are concerned, especially quads, special attention should be payed to plowing. If riders are unable to use the width of the track due to snow build up, the track must be plowed. Riders of these large classes should be consulted on this issue as it develops to insure fast and safe racing. 38. In all heat races, all riders must get a front row start, if there is not enough room, the class is to be split into more heats. There will be a maximum of 5 quads or 5 sidecars in any heat or first moto race. 39. The moto scoring system will be allowed in district 14 ice racing, promoters have the choice of 2-3 motos. 40. All riders are responsible for the safety and conduct of themselves and their “crew”. Any misconduct, bad behavior or unsafe acts by rider or crew member could get your rider penalized from a back row starts for the day, loss of points, suspension or expulsion from d14 events as determined by the District 14 Club Council. 41. The ice race chairman should also award the following special awards: Sportsman Award will be awarded to the rider who shows great leadership, humility, honesty and willingness to help others in need. This should be voted on by riders and promoters. Rubber Tire Racer of the year, Quad Racer of the Year, Studded Solo Racer of the year, Youth Racer of the year. 42. Where Sidecars and quads are concerned, inside boundary markers should be all the way to the inside.
2017 District 14 Classes Studded Solo Motorcycle M-2 0-51cc 4-8 yrs 3 speed DTX M-6 86-200cc 12+ yrs M-7 201-250cc Open 12 + YRS Q-2 251-505cc Quad B Studded 16+ YRS Q-3 Veteran Quad Open 35 + YRS Q-4 Open Quad Q-6 Mini Quad Studded 0-90cc 6-12 YRS Q-7 90-250cc Studded Quad 12+
C-1 COMBO OPEN STUDDED QUAD C-2 COMBO OPEN STUDDED MOTORCYCLE
NOTE: You must have a notarized consent from both parents if you’re under 18 years old |