2008 AMA Maxxis National EnduroCross Series Rules and Information

Here is the information you need to know. You may enter any round(s) or all six rounds.

How It Works

There are two portions of an EnduroCross event. There is the Qualifying portion that takes place during the day and there is the Evening Race that takes place at night in front of the spectators. At the two Las Vegas rounds the Qualifying will take place on Friday and the Evening Race will be on Saturday night. At all other rounds the Qualifying and Evening Race will both take place on Saturday.

Support Classes Qualifier Races

There are four Support Classes to choose from. You may enter more than one class as long as you meet the criteria. You MUST be an AMA member to enter. Rider registration MUST be done on line prior to the event. We do not accept on site entries.

Trialcross: 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. Must be 16 years of age as of race date. Maximum of 20 race entries.

Open 2-Stroke: Any size 2-stroke motorcycle with a wheel base over 55 inches. Trials motorcycles are not allowed. Trials Tires are NOT allowed. Must be 16 years of age as of race date. Maximum of 40 race entries.

Open 4-Stroke: Any size 4-stroke motorcycle with a wheel base over 55 inches. Trials motorcycles are not allowed. Trials Tires are NOT allowed. Must be 16 years of age as of race date. Maximum of 40 race entries.

Vet- Plus 35: 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.

Format: Upon entry, riders will be randomly assigned to a group. Every rider receives one practice session. Each class above will have a series of qualifier sessions to determine the top ten riders in each class. These top ten riders from each class will have an Support Final race in the Evening Race (see schedule) to determine the class winner.

DirtRider Dash for Cash: A bonus race that will include the top three riders from each of the above Support classes will take place during the Evening Race (see schedule). There is a $1,000 total purse ($500 to 1^st. $300 to 2^nd. $200 to 3^rd) The winner of this class will also transfer to the Expert Final of the evening. If the winner is aTrialcross rider ,he/she must ride a non “trialcross” production bike. (rules of  any other classes but trialcross)

Expert Qualifier Race Class

You are welcome to race multiple classes. Any of the Support classes from above (at least the one you qualify for) and/or the Expert class. If and while you are in the Top Ten Ranking in points - you are NOT allowed to race any Support classes. (Previous Expert champions are banned as well).

Expert Class: Any production motorcycle with a wheel base over 55 inches. Trials motorcycles are not allowed. Trials Tires are NOT allowed. Must be 16 years of age as of race date. Maximum of 80 race entries.

Upon entry, riders will be randomly assigned to a group. Every rider receives one practice session and a minimum of two Qualifier sessions to determine which riders will transfer to the Evening Race. A minimum of ten riders (possibly more depending on turn out at each venue) will be selected to participate in the Evening Race. 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 Race/ Championship

The Expert Main Event of the Evening Race for each round will include three Heat races, three Semi races, one Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) and the Final, where ten riders (plus Dash-for-Cash Support winner on a regular bike) will race for their share of the purse.

The riders selected to participate in the Expert Main Event in the opening round in

Las Vegas are chosen as follows:

• Any former EnduroCross Champion: Ryan Hughes, John Dowd, David Knight are automatically included.

• Current top ten point leaders in the 2007 EnduroCross series.

For the first round of 2008 these riders will be the top ten finishers in the 2007 series:

A new list of top ten riders will be determined from round to round.

• Top 10 (up to 20) riders from each round’s Expert Class Qualifier (based on number of entries)

• OEM Choice: Each participating OEM gets to select one additional rider to participate in the Expert Evening Race. Rider chosen at participating OEM’s discretion and does not have to be same rider at each race.

• Promoter’s Wild Card choice.

EnduroCross Points System

The Series Championship will be based on a points system. The rider with the most points after all six rounds will be the AMA/EnduroCross National Series Champion.

Points will be awarded as follows for each round.

1st       30 points

2nd      25 points

3rd       21 points

4th       18 points

5th       16 points

6th       15 points

7th       14 points

8th       13 points

9th       12 points

10th     11 points

11th     10 points

In case of ties, best results of the Las Vegas final will be the tie breaker.

Recap of Rules and Changes for 2008 EnduroCross Series

• Trials bikes allowed in only the new Trialcross class. Note wheelbase of under 55”

• Trials tires allowed in ONLY the new Trialcross class. NOT any other classes.

• Current top ten Expert Class riders may not participate in any Support classes.

• The Support Classes top ten riders will now race as part of the Evening Race.

• Addition of new Dash-for-Cash Class – Winner goes to Evenings Expert Final.

• Sound limit regulation of  96db.

• There will be random tech inspections for wheelbase length and sound levels.

• Ghost riding of any motorcycle will call for an immediate disqualification.

• You must be an AMA member to race any EnduroCross event.