Rules and Info

2012 AMA EnduroCross Championship Series / 2012 AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships (EXGC)
Rules and Information

The 2012 AMA EnduroCross Championship Series schedule includes eight (8) events and is for the EX Pro Class only. The third event in Los Angeles (X-Games) is for EX Pro Class only and will consist of the Top 10 from the 2011 X Games, Top 10 from the 2011 EnduroCross Championship, Top 10 from the current 2012 Championship Points (after Round 2 in Sacramento) plus wild cards.  This event may have a different race format (shortened due to live TV). The final round in Las Vegas will also have a different format (double main event with full points for each main).

2011 Points Standings		2011 X Games
Taddy Blazusiak		Taddy Blazusiak
Mike Brown		Mike Brown
Justin Soule		Justin Soule
Geoff Aaron		Joachim Lundgren
Cody Webb		Geoff Aaron
Gary Sutherlin		Destry Abbott
Kyle Redmond		Kurt Caselli
Taylor Robert		Cody Webb
Bobby Prochnau		Taylor Robert
Colton Haaker		Kevin Rookstool

EX Pro Class racers will acquire national championship points for each event they participate in, with the AMA EnduroCross Championship being awarded to the EX Pro competitor who acquires the most points throughout the season.

The 2012 AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships schedule includes six (6) events which incorporates the Support Classes.

For Support Class racers, although they can participate in as many events as they please, they technically ONLY need to participate in one EXGC Regional to get a free entry to EXGC Finale (final round).  The winners of each of the Three (3) Support Class Main Events at each round will be crowned the Regional Champion.  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, night race where possible and the EX Pro Main Event. (At the Las Vegas FINAL, the daytime qualifiers will take place on Friday followed by the EXGC Finale as part of the usual Evening Program on Saturday.)

2012 AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships (EXGC)

EXGC Regionals:

• Friday, May 4; Las Vegas, NV - Orleans Arena
• Saturday, June 9; Sacramento, CA – Power Balance Pavilion
• Saturday, September 15; Ontario, CA – Citizen’s Bank Arena
• Saturday, October 6; Denver, CO - National Western Complex
• Saturday, October 20; Everett, WA – Comcast Arena
• Saturday, October 27; Boise, ID – Idaho Center

EXGC Finale:

• Friday & Saturday, November 16-17; Las Vegas, NV - Orleans Arena

EXGC / Support Classes

There are three (3) Support Classes to choose from which are all part of the new 2012 AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships (EXGC). 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 Regionals 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, this 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 Regionals –

• Events referred to as AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships – Regional
• Winners referred to as “AMA EnduroCross Regional Winners”, or having won an “AMA EnduroCross Regional”
• Riders finishing 1st at the EXGC Regional in each of the three designated EXGC Classes will qualify for a free entry at the Las Vegas EXGC Finale.

• Riders are permitted to participate in multiple EXGC Regionals, but will be only receive one free entry to the EXGC Finale, thus allowing additional riders the allotted free entry.

• EXAMPLE: If a rider who is already won a free entry to the EXGC Finale rides another EXGC Regional and again finishes 1st, the 2nd place rider would receive the free entry and so on.

• Riders are permitted to ride multiple classes, including EXGC Classes and the EX Pro Championship class;

• BUT, if they finish on the podium in the EX Pro class Main Event or enter the top 20 standing in the EX Pro Championship class, they will no longer be permitted to compete in support classes and 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)
• ALTHOUGH, the aforementioned rule 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
• All riders must qualify on Friday at the Las Vegas Finale, open to all amateur riders, no one is pre qualified for the Las Vegas Finale.

• 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.

Womens Class – 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 20 race entries.

• Available at Vegas #1 – Sacramento – X Games – (Boise TBA) – Vegas Finals
• Open Qualifying for all except X Games
• Points awarded at each round similar to EX Pro Class to determine Overall Champion.
• X Games - Pre qualified riders (4-6 champions) remaining spots based on points after Sacramento.

2012 AMA EnduroCross Championship Series:

• Friday, May 4; Las Vegas, NV - Orleans Arena
• Saturday, June 9; Sacramento, CA – Power Balance Pavilion
• TBA - X Games - Los Angeles
• Saturday, September 15; Ontario, CA – Citizen’s Bank Arena
• Saturday, October 6; Denver, CO - National Western Complex
• Saturday, October 20; Everett, WA – Comcast Arena
• Saturday, October 27; Boise, ID – Idaho Center
• Saturday, November 17; 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 eight (8) rounds will be crowned the AMA EnduroCross National Champion.

Championship Points will be awarded for each round as follows:

1st	30 points					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 or enter the top 20 standing in the EX Pro Championship class will no longer be permitted to compete in support classes and 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 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 Top 5 riders in Championship Points may be asked to wear a camera for TV and must comply with that request.

The Evening Program: Support Class Main Events / EX Pro Championship

The Evening Program will consist of the Support Class Main Events (see above) and the EX Pro Championship races (Heat Races, Semi Races, Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) and the Main Event.)

Seeded Riders:

These riders automatically transfer to the Evening Program for 2012 season:

• Former EnduroCross Champions: Ryan Hughes, John Dowd, David Knight, Ricky Dietrich & Taddy Blazusiak.
• The top twenty 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 2011 EnduroCross series.

Pos.		Name	Points
1		Taddy Blazusiak	240
2		Mike Brown	166
3		Justin Soule	146
4		Geoff Aaron	144
5		Cody Webb	131
6		Gary Sutherlin	90
7		Kyle Redmond	87
8		Taylor Robert	80
9		Bobby Prochnau	77
10		Colton Haaker	76
11		Kevin Rookstool	51
12		Keith Sweeten	42
13		Jacob Argubright	42
14		Cory Graffunder	35
15		Rory Sullivan	31
16		Eric Rhoten	30
17		Ryan Sandoval	30
18		Wallace Palmer	28
19		Destry Abbott	28
20		Jonathan Walker	26

(After the opening round in Las Vegas, the Seeded Riders will be the Top Twenty Riders in current 2012 Championship Points. This list will be updated after each round.)

EX Pro Evening Program:

• 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 Support Class Main Event

7:55pm EX Pro Class Heat Races – 1st/2nd Transfer to the Main Event, Others to Semi Races

• Heat 1
• Heat 2
• Heat 3

8:25pm Support Class Main Event

8:35pm Pro Taper Foot Race

8:40pm Intermission

8:55pm 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

9:20pm Support Class Main Event

9:30pm EX Pro Class Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) – 1st & 2nd transfers to the Main Event

9:40pm Women’s Main Event (where applicable)

9:50pm EX Pro Class Main Event

10:00pm Victory Podium

Recap of Rules for 2012 AMA EnduroCross:

1. “EX Pro Jr” classification; crowning a “AMA/EnduroCross Pro Junior” champion

a. Riders 16-21 years are eligible. Riders must still be 21 years old on the day of the final race of the championship
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. “Rookie of the Year” - Top points for first time full season rider

3. Manufacturer Championship

a. Points awarded based on EX Pro Main Event bike finish

b. Same point system as riders

4. EX Pro 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.

5. 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.

6. Technical Rule:

a. Sound Limits- AMA EnduroCross will enforce sound limits via db meter.

7. Race Numbers:

a. EX Pro number plate codes:

• Black backgrounds with white numbers for 250cc and below
• White backgrounds with black numbers for 300cc and above
• Red background with white number 1 for 2011 Champion
• Red background with white number for current points leader

b. 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.

c. Side plate numbers are optional, but if utilized must match the bike’s front number and background.

d. Race numbers must be clearly visible on the riders back and must match those on the bike.
(The following is an excerpt from the 2012 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. Riders must still be 21 years old on the day of the final race of the championship

EXGC – AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships – amateur grand championships comprised of the following classes;

• 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 Open to any level rider.