Fossil Bowl

Regulations - C

These rules supersede all previous rules.

The purpose and intent of these rules is to promote good sportsmanship and fair competition with a mature approach to settling any misunderstanding, which may develop among friends meeting in competition.

Hopefully, these rules will be applied to resolve any misunderstanding in a manner understood and accepted by all, with no lasting disappointments. These rules, even though not explicit in minute detail, should be interpreted, accepted, and applied in the spirit of good sportsmanship.

rules before they sign up to race.

time.

according to the bylaws and rules.

slapping, cursing, etc.) to any track official. Any rider in

violation of this rule will be disqualified for the day with no

refund and no points.

right to seek help from higher authority.

complete or during intermission.

double entry fees.

1. Each rider must walk the track before practice or racing. If rider is under 18,

then both rider and parent/guardian must walk the track before practice or

racing.

bottom in order for the rider to practice or race. Each rider is responsible for

his own medical insurance coverage.

4. All riders must pay the gate fee. Gate fee is $10 per person with ages 5 and

under free.

5. Rider entry and sign-up will begin at 7:30 am. Sign-up will close when

practice begins.

6. All machines must be registered and an entry fee paid for each class run. If a

‘backup’ machine is used in accordance with rule #14, an additional entry fee

is not required.

7. The race director will decide the order of the day’s events.

8. For special events and back-to-back races, we reserve the right to change the

order of events.

9. Entry fee schedule:

Amateur class: $35 $6 to a purse*

Pro class: $40 $6 to a purse*

Dirt rooster $29 No purse

Pro payback: 80% of entry fee to 30% of riders per moto with 20% to a purse.

*$6 of every entry fee will go into a purse to be given back as the season progresses.

10. During practice, all riders who are black-flagged must exit the track

immediately. Any rider who continues to practice while another class is

practicing will be disqualified from the day’s events.

11. No riding will be allowed in the pit area, spectator area, or parking lot. Any

rider in violation will be docked one lap for the first two times. Upon the third

violation, the rider will be disqualified for the day with no refund and no points.

12. Practice times will be as follows:

8:30 – 8:50 125cc and above

8:50 – 9:10 85 12-16, Super Mini

9:10 – 9:30 85 Beg, 9-11, 85 Open

9:30 – 9:45 All 65’s

9:45 – 10:00 All 50’s

10:00 Rider’s meeting then races start

13. After the rider’s meeting, the race’s schedule of events will not be changed.

14. Each machine will be required to display three number plates (displaying the

same number(s)) – one on the front of the bike, and one on each side.

15. The official machine designation will be a number, not a letter.

16. In the event a rider’s machine is disabled, they may –after officially notifying

the race director and sign-up clerk- change to a ‘backup’ machine without

17. In the event of a protest, the rider will tear down the machine for inspection or

2 or 4-stroke machine. If the machine is found to be legal, the money will go

to the rider. If the machine is found to be illegal, the money will go to the

protestor and the rider will lose all points from prior races.

18. The only fuels not allowed will be nitro, methane, and alcohol.

number of bikes signed up in a class to ensure safety, the first riders to sign

up will be lined up first on the starting line. The remainder will line up behind

the first line of bikes.

20. All beginner, amateur, and pro machines must meet the following

displacement ranges:

50 - Automatic 4-6 Automatic, stock only, not over 60cc and small wheels

50 - Automatic 7-8 Jr. Automatic not over 60cc and small wheels

50 - Automatic 7-8 Int. Automatic not over 60cc and small wheels

50 - Automatic Open Any bike not over 60cc

65 Jr. Less than 65cc but more than 50cc

65 Int. Less than 65cc but more than 50cc

65 Open Any bike not over 65cc

85 Beg Between 71cc and 85cc

85 9-11 Between 71cc and 85cc

85 12-16 Between 71cc and 85cc

85 Open Any bike not over 112cc

Super Mini 112cc and big wheel 85cc

125 Beg Between 115cc and 125cc, full size bikes

125 Jr. Between 115cc and 125cc, full size bikes

125 Int. Between 115cc and 125cc, full size bikes

125 Pro Between 115cc and 135cc, full size bikes

250 Beg Between 126cc and 251cc

250 Jr. Between 126cc and 251cc

250 Int. Between 126cc and 251cc

250 Pro Between 126cc and 251cc

4-Stroke Jr.

4-Stroke Int.

4-Stroke Pro

Dirt Roosters Any size bike

Old Timers Any size bike

Die-n-ass-sore Any size bike

Men of Silk Any size bike, must do hill and creek, Pro’s race exhibition

4 Wheeler Jr.

4 Wheeler Int.

4 Wheeler Pro

A 250cc 4-stroke bike may be ridden in the 125 class.

A 450cc 4-stroke bike may be ridden in the 250 class.

A smaller displacement bike may not be ridden in a larger displacement

class and vice versa (i.e., an 85cc bike may not be ridden in a 125cc

class, and a 125cc bike may not be ridden in an 85cc class).

21. Age limits:

50cc Automatic 4-6 For riders between the ages of 4 and 6 NO hill - NO creek

50cc Automatic 7-8 For riders between the ages of 7 and 8 No hill - NO creek

50cc Automatic Open All riders up to 8 NO hill - NO creek

BEGINNING RIDERS NO hill - NO creek

85cc 9-11 For riders between the ages of 9 and 11 NO hill - NO creek

85cc Open For all riders up to age 11 NO hill - NO creek

85cc 12-16 For riders between the ages of 12 and 16 Hill and creek are optional

Super Mini For all riders between the ages of 12 and 16 Hill and creek are optional

125cc Beg FIRST YEAR RIDERS ON BIG BIKES ONLY

250cc Beg FIRST YEAR RIDERS “Green”

Dirt Roosters For riders between the ages of 25 and 29

Old Timers For riders between the ages of 30 and 39

Die-n-ass-sore For riders age 40 and over

Men of Silk For riders age 12 and up. No points

riders. If requested by the race director, proof of age must be shown

before the rider will be allowed to participate in the day’s events.

22. Season winners in the Beginner and Junior classes must move up to the next

class.

23. The race director will determine all exhibition racing.

24. A rider may advance to the next higher class by completing a registration

form. No additional fee will be required except when moving from amateur to

Pro.

25. When a rider moves up from 65 Jr. or Int., they must enter into the 85 12-16

or Super Mini classes. They may also enter into the 85 9-11 class, depending

on their age.

26. When a rider moves up from 85 12-16 or Super Mini, they may race in the

125 Beginner class for only one series (6 races) and then must advance to

125 Jr. class.

27. When a rider advances a class after the beginning of a series, the rider may

28. If a rider is being required to advance a class, there will be no additional fees

except when moving from amateur to pro.

29. Once a rider has registered and raced in a class, the rider may not drop to a

lower class unless there are extenuating circumstances given in writing to the

race director who will make the decision whether to allow the move.

30. If the rider has been out of competition for one year or more, you may move

down a class, except to Beginner.

31. No rider will be allowed to participate in two classes on the same day (i.e.,

Beginner and Junior or Intermediate and Pro). The classes have to be the

same skill level (i.e., 125 Beg and 250 Beg or 65 Jr and 65 Open).

32. All protests must be presented within 30 minutes of the grievance.

33. All starts are to be made with a rubber band, flag, or mechanical gate. When

using a rubber band, it must be at least handlebar height and connected to 3

posts, one on each end and one end in the middle.

34. Any decision to restart a race will be made solely by the race director.

35. If a race is stopped for any reason with less than 60% of the race completed,

the race must be considered void and restarted. If stopped with 60% or more

completed, then the race will be considered finished. The rider positions at

the time that the race was stopped will be the final standing.

36. The penalty for ‘cutting the course or tires’ will be the forfeit of one position for

each occurrence or obstacle missed unless the referee determines from all

possible witnesses and upon clear investigation that the infraction occurred

as a measure to prevent immediate collision with or injury to another rider.

To avoid the loss of position, the rider leaving the course for any other reason

must return to the location of the infraction and re-enter the race, yielding to

any oncoming riders.

37. The penalty for ‘jumping the start’ will be the forfeit of one lap. The starting

flagman is responsible for enforcing this requirement by immediately advising

the lap scorers of the infraction.

one-minute warning goes up. Stand clear of the area.

39. It is suggested that tires be used in marking the course boundaries. The tires

should be placed in a manner and location not hazardous to the rider’s safety.

A racer will be disqualified from the day’s event if the rider, a family member,

or friend moves the tires.

40. Flaggers will be posted for both practice and racing.

41. The consumption of alcoholic beverages in the pit area is discouraged.

42. Any rider caught consuming alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to practice or

race with no refund of entry fee.

44. The following flags will be used:

Green- Start flag

Checkered- Finish flag

White- One lap remaining

Yellow- Racers will slow down, following the contour of the ground. Racers will maintain position in the accident zone and proceed with extreme caution.

Black- If rolled and pointed the rider is disqualified and must leave the track immediately.

Black- If waved, stops the entire race.

Yellow with Red cross- Medic flag, yellow flag rules apply.

45. “Natures Wrath” races can be made up.

46. There must be at least three entries in a class before that class will race that

day. The race director reserves the right to combine classes to satisfy this

rule, in which case the riders will race for one trophy, but will receive

individual class series points.

47. There will be absolutely no racing or practicing without a helmet, long sleeve

shirt, and boots. In addition, goggles, gloves, leathers, chest protectors, and

kneepads are strongly recommended.

48. In the event of a split start, the two-minute board goes up and does the

regular countdown. After the first class has started, the countdown will restart

with the one-minute board for the second class.

49. Any rider starting with the wrong class during a split start will be docked one

lap unless he/she stops, allows all bikes to pass and resumes the moto.

50. When the finish flagger puts out the checkered flag, the moto is over.

51. There will be no riding on the track except for the riders that are racing at that

time. Any rider on the track and not racing will be disqualified from the day’s

events with no refund.

52. If any rider, family member or friend is caught altering the starting gates, that

rider will be required to start backwards.

53. Payback and awards for amateur and pro classes:

1 to 4 riders- 1 place 19 to 21 riders- 6 places

5 to 7 riders- 2 places 22 to 24 riders- 7 places

8 to 11 riders- 3 places 25 to 28 riders- 8 places

12 to 14 riders- 4 places 29 to 31 riders- 9 places

15 to 18 riders- 5 places 32 to 34 riders- 10 places

54. The season will consist of three race series. The series names will be:

55. Any rider who intends to race for a series trophy must race all races in that

series to qualify.

56. Previous series does not set precedence.

57. The following scoring system will be used to determine the series points

winners, scoring is done by moto:

58. All riders who do not finish a moto (DNF) will receive one point, providing the

rider and machine were both on the starting line at the beginning of the moto.

59. To receive finishing points the rider must have completed at least 60% of the

laps (a lap being all the obstacles within the described area) scored and

received the checkered flag while passing between the checkered poles at

the finish line.

60. In the case of a tie in the day’s events, the rider getting the highest place in

the second moto shall be the winner.

62. The riders receiving the most points in a series class at the conclusion of the

series shall be the series winners. To receive the series trophy the rider must

have raced all races in that series. If the rider has missed one race, but still

has the most series points in that class, that rider shall receive the purse.

place purse providing the rider has not missed more than one race. If no rider

64. In the event of a tie in points for a series championship, the rider with the

finishes… etc until the tie is broken.

65. The rider who wins all three “series trophies” will be awarded a seasonal

trophy in that class.

66. There must be at least three entries in a class for series points to be awarded

for that race. (See rule #46)

67. The Idaho State Championship winner shall be the rider who accumulates the

the case of a tie, the rider finishing best in the fourth moto shall be the winner.

68. The winners for the Memorial weekend and Labor Day weekend races shall

be figured the same as the Idaho State Championship weekend.

69. At the latest, any payoff shall immediately follow the last event.

70. All mini, beginner, and amateur racers are to receive trophies in accordance

with rider payback schedule (Rule #53).

71. If trophies are unavailable at the time of payoff, they will either be made

of series trophies awarded in each class.

series completion award.

race completion award.

people must stand back.

as soon as possible or the cost of the supplies will be charged to the person

they were used by or on.

78. When the medic flag is out, all racers will slow and maintain position, follow

the contour of the ground, and proceed with extreme caution. Any rider

disobeying the medic flag, as determined by either the medic or track officials,

will forfeit one lap.

 79. Unless on a call, medics must remain in the area of the first aid station.