2010 AMA EnduroCross Championship Series
2010 AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships
Rules and Information
The 2010 AMA EnduroCross schedule includes six (6) events that comprise two separate AMA championships. The AMA EnduroCross Championship Series is for the EX Pro Class only; the AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships incorporates the Support Classes.
EX Pro Class racers will acquire national championship points for each event they participate it, with the AMA EnduroCross Championship being awarded to the EX Pro competitor who acquires the most points throughout the season.
For Support Class racers, although they can participate in as many events as they please, they technically ONLY need to participate in an EXGC Regional Qualifier to qualify for the EXGC Finale (final round). The winners of each of the Three (3) Support Class Main Events at the EXGC Finale will be crowned AMA EnduroCross Grand Champions.

How It Works
There are two portions of an EnduroCross event. There are the Daytime Qualifiers for the Support Class and non-seeded EX Pro Class riders; then there is the Evening Program which includes the Support Class Main Events, EX Pro Heats/Semi Races, the Dash for Cash (night race where possible) and the EX Pro Main Event. (At the Las Vegas FINAL round, the daytime program will incorporate the final EXGC Regional Qualifier followed by the EXGC Finale as part of the usual Evening Program.)
2010 AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships (EXGC)
EXGC Regional Qualifiers:
• Saturday, July 17; Las Vegas, NV - Orleans Arena
• Saturday, August 14; Guthrie, OK - Lazy E Arena
• Friday, August 27; Indianapolis, IN – Pepsi Coliseum
• Saturday, September 11; Everett, WA – Comcast Arena
• Saturday, October 30; Denver, CO - National Western Complex
• Saturday, November 20; Las Vegas, NV - Orleans Arena
• EXGC Finale:
• Saturday, November 20; Las Vegas, NV - Orleans Arena

EXGC / Support Classes
There are three (3) Support Classes to choose from which are all part of the new 2010 AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships. You may enter more than one class as long as you meet the criteria. You MUST be an AMA member to enter.

• TrialCross (EXTC): Any size Trials motorcycle or any motorcycle with a wheelbase under 55 inches. Bikes like the Honda CRF150 will be allowed. Trials tires are allowed on any motorcycle in this class but not mandatory. Must be 12 years of age as of race date. Maximum of 20 race entries.

• Amateur Open (EXA): Any size 2-stroke or 4-stroke motorcycle with a wheel base over 55 inches. Trials motorcycles are not allowed. Trials Tires are NOT allowed. Must be 12 years of age as of race date. Maximum of 40 race entries.

• Vet- Plus 35 (EXVet): Any production motorcycle with a wheel base over 55 inches. Trials motorcycles are not allowed. Trials Tires are NOT allowed. Must be 35 years of age as of race date. Maximum of 40 race entries.

EXGC Format:
• AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships (EXGC) –
• Overall support/amateur level Grand Championships for multiple classes which includes the EXGC Regional Qualifiers and EXGC Finale (see above schedule)
• Not to be confused with the AMA EnduroCross Championship Series, a cumulative national championship point’s series for expert/pro riders, which will be run in conjunction with the EXGC
• Includes three (3) Grand Championship classes (EXGC Classes above) which will crown individual “National Grand Champions” and award AMA #1 Plates
• Upon entry, riders will be randomly assigned to a group. Every rider receives two practice sessions (One regular and one timed). Each class above will have a series of Qualifiers to determine the top ten riders in each class. These top ten/twelve riders from each class will transfer to their final in the Evening Program (see schedule).
• EXGC Regional Qualifiers –
• Events referred to as AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships – Regional Qualifiers
• Winners referred to as “AMA EnduroCross Regional Winners”, or having won an “AMA EnduroCross Regional”
• Riders finishing 1st-2nd at the EXGC Regional Qualifiers in each of the five designated EXGC Classes will qualify directly to the class Main Event at the Las Vegas EXGC Finale.
• Riders are permitted to participate in multiple EXGC Regional Qualifiers, but will be only “qualified” to the EXGC Finale once, thus allowing additional riders the allotted qualifying positions.
• EXAMPLE: If a rider who is already qualified for the EXGC Finale rides another EXGC Regional Qualifier and again finishes in a qualifying position (1st or 2nd), the 3rd place rider would be qualified and so on. (Essentially, the first two non-qualified finishers will be qualified for the EXGC Finale.)
• Riders are permitted to ride multiple classes, including EXGC Classes and the EX Pro Championship class;
• BUT, if they enter a top 10 standing in the EX Pro Championship class, they will NOT be permitted to compete at the Las Vegas EXGC Finale; thus forfeiting their chance for an AMA EnduroCross National Grand Championship. (Does not apply to TrialsCross Class, any level rider may compete)
• RESTRICTION 1: If a rider chooses to race both an EXGC class (support/amateur) and the EX Pro Championship class at the same event (EXGC Regional Qualifier/Championship Round), then makes the podium in the EX Pro Main Even or enter the top 10 standing in pro Championship; they would not be eligible to race the Las Vegas EXGC Finale. (Does not apply to TrialsCross Class, any level rider may compete)
• ALTHOUGH, the aforementioned rule (2.d.i) does not apply for the final event (EXGC Finale/Final Championship Round) in Las Vegas, for by the time the EX Pro Main Event is run, the EXGC Champions will have been determined and those riders will then be eligible to ride the EX Pro Main Event.
• EXGC Finale –
• Event referred to as the AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships Finale
• Riders must qualify through an EXGC Regional Qualifier (see above).
• An EXGC Main Event will be held for each of the three (3) EXGC Classes and each winner will be crowned the “AMA EnduroCross National Grand Champion,” or referred to as having won an “AMA EnduroCross National Grand Championship,” and awarded an AMA Number #1 Plate.
• Each EXGC Main Event will have a minimum of twelve (12) eligible (Qualified) riders; two (2) riders from each of the six (6) EXGC Regional Qualifiers.
• If prior to the final EXGC Regional Qualifier in Las Vegas it is determined that any number of the “Qualified riders” will not be participating in the EXGC Finale, the number of riders qualified from the final EXGC Regional Qualifier may be adjusted appropriately to fill the field for the EXGC Finale.

2010 AMA EnduroCross Championship Series:
• Saturday, July 17; Las Vegas, NV - Orleans Arena
• Saturday, August 14; Guthrie, OK - Lazy E Arena
• Friday, August 27; Indianapolis, IN – Pepsi Coliseum
• Saturday, September 11; Everett, WA – Comcast Arena
• Saturday, October 30; Denver, CO - National Western Complex
• Saturday, November 20; Las Vegas, NV - Orleans Arena

EnduroCross Points System
The AMA EnduroCross Championship Series will be based on the AMA Sports championship points system. The rider with the most championship point’s after all six (6) rounds will be crowned the AMA EnduroCross National Champion.
Championship Points will be awarded for each round as follows:
1st 30 points LCQ: LCQ
2nd 25 points 12th 9 points 3rd
3rd 21 points 13th 8 Points 4th
4th 18 points 14th 7 points 5th
5th 16 points 15th 6 points 6th
6th 15 points 16th 5 points 7th
7th 14 points 17th 4 points 8th
8th 13 points 18th 3 points 9th
9th 12 points 19th 2 points 10th
10th 11 points 20th 1 point 11th
11th 10 points
In the case of a tie, the best result in the Las Vegas final round will be the tie breaker.

EX Pro Class (Championship Class)
Riders are eligible to race multiple classes, including any of the Support Classes from above and the EX Pro Class.
Please note: Riders who finish on the podium in the EX Pro class Main Event will NOT be eligible to participate in the EXGC Finale for a Support Class Grand Championship. Does not apply to TrailCross Class, any level rider may compete.

Class Requirements: Any production motorcycle with a wheel base over 55 inches. Trials motorcycles are not allowed. Trials Tires are NOT allowed. Two-wheeled drive machines are permitted. Riders must be 16 years of age as of race date. Maximum of 40 race entries.
Upon entry, riders will be randomly assigned to a group. Every rider receives two practice sessions and a minimum of two Qualifier sessions to determine which riders will transfer to the Evening Program. A minimum of ten riders (possibly more depending on turn out at each venue) will be selected to participate in the Evening Program. At the end of the Qualifier sessions you will need to check with Race Referee and result board to determine if you have transferred.

The Evening Program: Support Class Main Events / Dash for Cash / EX Pro Championship
The Evening Program will consist of the Support Class Main Events (see above), the DirtRider Dash for Cash, and the EX Pro Championship races (Heat Races, Semi Races, Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) and the Main Event.)
DirtRider Dash for Cash: A bonus race that will include the top four riders from each of the Support Main Events will take place during the Evening Program (see schedule). There will be a $1,000 total purse ($500 to 1st, $300 to 2nd, $200 to 3rd) for each event courtesy of DirtRider Magazine.
Seeded Riders:
These riders automatically transfer to the Evening Program for 2010 season:
• Former EnduroCross Champions: Ryan Hughes, John Dowd, David Knight, Taddy Blazusiak & Ricky Dietrich.
• The top ten riders in Championship Points coming into the event.
The Seeded Riders for the opening round in Las Vegas are as follows:
• Top twenty point leaders in the 2009 EnduroCross series.
Pos. Name Points
1. Taddy Blazusiak 161
2. Geoff Aaron 134
3. Damon Huffman 115
4. Colton Haaker 111
5. Cory Graffunder 96
6. Kyle Redmond 80
7. Mike Brown 75
8. Ricky Dietrich 66
9. Jamie Lanza 61
10. Gary Sutherlin 50
11. Bobby Prochnau 41
12. Patrick Smage 40
13. Destry Abbott 33
14. Jason Raines 31
15. Ryan Rodgers 28
16. Phil Smage 27
17. Nick Brozovich 26
18. Cody Webb 26
19. Eric Rodgers 23
20. Ronald Commo 21

(After the opening round in Las Vegas, the Seeded Riders will be the Top Twenty Riders in current 2010 Championship Points. This list will be updated after each round.)
EX Pro Main Event:
• Seeded Riders (pre-qualified) Top 20
• All former Endurocross Champions
• Top 10 riders or more from daytime Qualifiers (minimum 10 riders- based on number of Seeded Rider entries)
• OEM Choice: Each participating OEM gets to select one additional rider to participate in the Evening Program. Rider chosen at participating OEM’s discretion and does not have to be same rider at each race.
• Promoter’s Wild Card choice.

Evening Program Schedule: (example)
7:30pm Opening Ceremonies
7:45pm EX Pro Class Heat Races – 1st/2nd Transfer to the Main Event, Others to Semi Races
• Heat 1
• Heat 2
• Heat 3
8:20pm Support Class Main Events
• Amateur Open
• TrialCross
• Vet +35
8:55pm Intermission
9:05pm EX Pro Class Semi Races – 1st transfers to the Main Event, 2nd-5th transfer to LCQ
• Semi Race 1
• Semi Race 2
• Semi Race 3
9:25pm Pro Taper Foot Race
9:30pm EX Pro Class Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) – 1st & 2nd transfers to the Main Event
9:40pm DirtRider Dash for Cash – 1st transfers to Main Event (optional)
• Includes Top 4 riders from each Support Class Main Event
9:45pm EX Pro Class Main Event
10:00pm Victory Podium

Recap of Rules and Changes for 2010 AMA EnduroCross:
1. “EX Pro Jr” classification; crowning a “AMA/EnduroCross Pro Junior” champion
a. Riders 16-21 years are eligible
b. Not a separate race class, but a separate classification/category
c. Eligible riders must compete in the premier EX Pro class
d. Championship points (based off Event Results) of eligible riders will be tallied throughout the season in order to determine the “Pro Jr” champion
e. Open displacement of a full-size enduro-style bike

2. Championship Format:
a. Appropriate Championship points will be awarded for finishing positions in the EX Pro LCQ
i. For example, if 3rd place is the first Non-Qualifying position in the EX Pro LCQ, LCQ finishers 3rd through 11th positions will be awarded championship points 13th through 20th.
ii. Moreover, 3rd place in the EX Pro LCQ will be considered as finishing 12th in the EX Pro Main Event, and will be awarded championship points accordingly.

3. EXGC Format:
a. The EXGC will not be open for riders mandated to ride the EX Pro class. Does not apply to TrialCross Class, any level rider may compete.

4. Technical Rule:
a. Sound Limits- AMA EnduroCross will enforce the 2010 AMA Motocross/Supercross sound limit specifications of 94 db.

5. Race Numbers:
a. Mandated EX Pro riders will be required to run white backgrounds with black numbers.
b. Side number plates are optional. (Pro only)
c. Race jersey/chest protector numbers must match the bike.(Pro only)

(The following is an excerpt from the 2010 AMA EnduroCross Supplemental Regulations)

Classification, Championships and Eligibility

Classes/Championships:
EX Pro - AMA EnduroCross Championship Series – premier level national championship points series crowning the overall AMA EnduroCross champion.

• EX Pro Jr – AMA EnduroCross Pro Junior Championship – classification comprised of junior riders (16-21 yrs) which participate in the EX Pro class; crowning the “AMA EnduroCross Pro Junior Champion” determined from final results of the EX Pro races/championship.

• EXGC – AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships – amateur grand championships comprised of the following classes; requiring riders to compete in a Regional Qualifier in order to qualify for the EXGC Finale:

• EXGC Amateur Open – AMA EnduroCross Amateur Open Grand Championship: amateur level grand championship, crowning the “AMA EnduroCross Amateur Open Grand Champion.”

• EXGC Vet – AMA EnduroCross Vet Grand Championship: comprised of veteran riders over 35 yrs., crowning an “AMA EnduroCross Vet Grand Champion.”

• EXGC TrialCross – AMA EnduroCross TrialCross Grand Championship: trials bike based grand championship, crowning an “AMA EnduroCross TrialCross Grand Champion.”

General:
• Riders participating in AMA EnduroCross must be a minimum of "B" level riders; and those competing in the EX Pro class will be considered premier level, referred to as "Pro" or "AA".
• For all classes (except TrialCross) bike eligibility is “Open” to any full-size enduro-style motorcycle with a wheelbase over 55 inches.
• All riders must be 12 years old by the day of the event (except EX Pro must be 16) and Veteran 35.
• The promoter reserves the right to “promoter’s discretion” in regards to rider eligibility.
• The EXGC is not open to riders mandated to ride in the EX Pro class. Does not apply to TrialCross Class, any level rider may compete.

Eligibility:
• EX Pro – AA/Pro/National Expert riders.

The following riders are mandated to race EX Pro (only):
o Current EX Pro Top 20 in points,
o Top 20 in Expert (EX Pro) points from previous year;
o Top 10 in Expert (EX Pro) points from previous 5 years;
o Top 5 in points from any national/international off-road series premier class, including GNCC, WORCS, Hare & Hound, National Enduro, National Hare Scrambles, SCORE, WEC, WIEC, etc.;
o Select FIM/AMA Pro Racing current and former top crossover participants (at the promoter’s discretion), i.e. motocross, supercross, trials, dirt track, etc.

• EX Pro Jr – Distinct classification/championship for riders which participate in EX Pro
o EX Pro class riders between the ages 16-21 yrs.
o Riders must still be 21 years old on the day of the final race of the championship.

• EXGC Amateur Open – amateur (A/B) riders
o Not open to riders mandated to participate in the EX Pro class.

• EXGC Vet – amateur Veteran +35 riders
o Riders must be 35 years old on the day of the race;
o Not open to riders mandated to participate in the EX Pro class.

• EXGC TrialCross –
o Riders must be 12 years old by the day of the event;
o Open to trials bikes and/or any bike under 55” wheelbase.
o Premier level expert/championship level riders are not eligible, including the AMA/NATC Championship class or any like class in a similar national or world championship;
o Open to any level rider.

Race Numbers:
• The following number plate codes are required: White backgrounds with black numbers
• Front number plate numbers must be a minimum of 5.5” H. The current EnduroCross logo must be displayed across the top of the number plate.
• Side plate numbers are optional, but if utilized must match the bike’s front number and background.
• Race numbers must be clearly visible on the riders back and must match those on the bike.