Communication between KCCR and riders will be the web site and the E-mail list. Any official announcements or news will be posted to both. It is the rider's responsibility to gain access to one or both of these information sources.
Each rider is responsible for the actions of their family, guests, and/or pit crew. Any unnecessary trouble caused by these Individuals puts that rider at risk of penalties up to and including disqualification.
All riders and race personnel must assess for themselves the course, facilities, existing conditions and other matters relating to safety. All riders and race personnel must rely on their own judgment and assume all risks of participating in competition in any matter.
KCCR DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL INSURANCE.
KCCR membership is available. KCCR members will be issued a member card to use at signup. Class information, manufacturer information for contingency programs will be tracked and published in the results for KCCR members. Membership is not mandatory. All members will have a season overall score calculated and their next season's member number will be reserved based on this overall score. Membership will
cost $30 per year
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A rider may only ride one machine during any event. A rider who changes machines during a race will be DISQUALIFIED
No rider may pre-ride the course on any motorized vehicle. Riders are allowed to walk or ride the course with a bicycle in order to inspect the course.
Spectators found "helping" a rider may cause the rider to be penalized, or disqualified. Spectators on the course who cause race problems or endanger participants may be asked to leave the event. Riders associated with pit crews or spectators on the course may be penalized up to disqualification.
No one except riders officially entered (in the event in progress) may ride on any portion of the course (or practice area if provided). (i.e. no ATV riders are allowed on the course while the Motorcycle event is in progress). Riders on the course who are not part of the event in progress may be penalized, disqualified, and/or asked to leave the event property.
NO PIT RIDING IS ALLOWED AT ANY KCCR EVENT!!! Pit riding is defined as riding a motorcycle or ATV to be raced in order to "warm it up" or "practice". No person may operate a motorized vehicle at any time if they do not have a driver's license except for youth riders during youth competitions. A youth rider may ride their machine to the start and from the finish back to their transport vehicle only. Due to safety concerns and tight facilities, any rider who is caught pit riding can be disqualified at KCCR's discretion up to and including losing all series points. Dangerous behavior will not be tolerated at any event. A helmet and all other required protective gear must be worn while riding at ALL TIMES. Any spectator or rider using a machine for transportation on the event property must operate it in 1st gear, 5MPH max. Riders may ride their vehicles for necessary transportation to/from start/finish/signup/etc.
Race personnel identified by their identifying clothing may ride carefully on the facility while preparing for or managing the events. All race personnel should be identified by consistent markings (e.g. orange colored vests).
KCCR events are cross-country events. The course may traverse trails, "fire-roads", fields, creeks, creek beds, and any terrain passable by an off-road motorcycle or ATV.
Course lengths will be between 6 to 12 miles long.
Motorcycles and ATVs will race for 2 hours (minimum of 90 minutes plus one lap ) based on the projected overall leaders time.
A course will be marked using high contrast paper arrows indicating the direction of the course.
Anytime "double arrows" are posted on both sides of the trail, and then the double arrows represent the limits of the course. Riders must stay between the double arrows where they are posted.
All riders must remain on the marked course at all times. The "Course" is considered to be the immediate trail as marked with arrows. The course will extend a maximum of 20 feet to the left or right of the arrows.
Riders found off of the course as defined above are subject to penalties up to disqualification.
If a rider leaves the marked course for ANY reason, the rider must enter the course in the exact location where they left it (or must re-enter in a location that is farther from the finish line than where they left the course). In cases where this is not practical, the rider must refuse to be scored for the lap where they were off course. Upon completion of the race, it is the rider's responsibility to immediately dismount, and return to the score tent to verify they were not scored for such a lap. Riders who notify the scorer of the "short lap" will be penalized the lap where the mistake was made. Penalty for doing a "short" lap and not notifying the scorer of such error will be disqualification. At the scorers or KCCR's discretion, and only with significant compelling reasons, such a disqualification penalty may be reduced to loss of a lap.
Ribbon, banners, staked markings, etc. always represent the limit of the course. A rider who rides through any such marking may be penalized up to disqualification. Tearing down course markings can cause serious event problems, and course misses by other riders. Riders must exercise the proper speed, and control at all times to avoid damaging any such markings, stakes, or barriers. Damage to, or passing through such course markings may result in penalties. If a rider is off the course, intentionally tearing down or riding through a bannered area of the course in order to reenter the course is a violation of the rules regarding reentering the course and carries penalties up to disqualification. General minimal penalty is 1 lap.
In the event of severe bottlenecks or a traffic jam at a particular obstacle, a rider may get off the course only as far as absolutely necessary to clear the obstacle. The rider must take the shortest line back to the course immediately after clearing the bottleneck, not the shortest line to the finish. On the next lap, the original course must be followed.
Slower riders are required to allow faster riders to pass. The slower rider moves to the right when possible to be passed on the left. The slower rider must take the first opportunity to allow the faster rider to pass.
Blocking, ramming, or any other intentional rider contact is a violation and may be penalized. This is true on the course, checkpoints, and especially the scoring tent.
Team tactics will not be allowed. Riders found making a "team" effort to block or otherwise impede another rider may be disqualified from current and at KCCR discretion, next event.
Unsportsmanlike conduct by riders or their guests, pit crew, etc. may result in immediate disqualification of respective riders involved. Determination of unsportsmanlike conduct will be the sole discretion of the officials, or KCCR personnel. Such decisions will be final and not debatable Unsportsmanlike conduct applied to riders on the course, before the race, and after the race. Inappropriate actions or behavior directed towards any race personnel is considered unsportsmanlike conduct.
Fighting, threats, violent or other similar conduct with or to race personnel may result in complete disqualification from the remainder of the series, retroactive loss of all accumulated points.
All race personnel, riders, officials, mechanics or anyone associated with the riders must not be under the influence of intoxicants or drugs that could affect their normal mental or physical ability.
RIDERS, ELIGIBILITY, AND CLASSIFICATIONS:
MINORS, AGE MINIMUMS, GUARDIAN REQUIREMENTS:
For minor releases, proper identification of both a legal guardian and minor is required. Non-parental legal guardians must have proper guardianship legal documentation to provide to the promoter.
Minimum age for amateur atv is 13.Ages are date of event.
Minimum age to participate in an amateur motorcycle event is 12 years old. Minimum age to participate in an amateur motorcycle event on a 250cc or greater displacement Motorcycle is 14 years old. Ages are as of the date of the event.
Youth events have specific age requirements for the classes.
CLASSIFICATION PROTESTS:
Rider Classification Protests: Protests and appeals related to rider classification will be sent to KCCR for rulings. KCCR will make rider classification rulings and handle rider classification related protests. Appeals will be decided KCCR staff. KCCR rulings on rider classifications will be binding to KCCR only and will be final.
CLASS TYPES:
Classes available/offered: The exact class structure or which classes will be offered for the season will be published in the season flier. The flier will be available for viewing or download from the website.
Youth Classes: Youth Class details are covered in the Youth Chapter.
Age Classifications: Within KCCR skill classifications the following age classifications are available:
Junior MC (12-29 years old)
Vet (30 years old or over),
Senior & ATV 40+ (40 years old or over),
Super Senior (45 years old or over),
Masters (50 years old or over),
ATV classes with identified age requirements (e.g. ATV 16-24 is for riders with qualifying ages 16 or above and 24 or below) All age divisions may not be offered in all skill divisions. Riders competing in "age based" classes must be the qualifying age at the first event they compete in during the series. A rider may remain in the qualifying class for the remainder of the series if they choose, even if their birth date causes their age to exceed the age limit. Any skill level (i.e. A,B,C) may compete in an age classification that is not explicitly skill level identified (.i.e. Super Senior, ATV. 50+). See Youth chapter for differences in youth age rules.
Skill classification: KCCR defines 5 separate skill divisions of riders. The intent of these skill level classifications is to allow for fair competition between riders of similar skill levels. Riders should choose the skill classification appropriate for their skill level or risk forced advancement.
The skill classification descriptions below are relative and do not represent that KCCR has assessed the abilities of the riders:
Expert: "AA/Pro" PAYBACK OF 80% FOR THE TOP 40% ROUNDED TO THE CLOSEST WHOLE NUMBER OF CLASS MINIMUM OF 3 PLACES PAID OF ENTRY FEES IN FOLLOWING ORDER
20-19 racers
18-17 racers
16-14 racers
13-12 racers
11-9 racers
8-7 racers
6-4 racers
3-1 racers
1st = 33%
1ST = 35%
1st = 40%
1st = 45%
1st = 50%
1st = 60%
1st = 75%
1st = 100%
2nd=17%
2nd = 20%
2nd = 20%
2nd = 25%
2nd = 25%
2nd = 30%
2nd = 25%
3rd=15%
3rd = 15%
3rd = 15%
3rd = 15%
3rd = 15%
3rd = 10%
4th=12%
4th = 12%
4th = 12.5%
4th = 10%
4th = 10%
5th=10%
5th = 10%
5th = 7.5%
5th = 5%
6th = 7%
6th = 5%
6th = 5%
7th = 5%
7th = 3%
8th = 2%
– Highest skill level. Riders who must ride in the KCCR expert classes: Current GNCC Pro riders, Top 10 AMA National Hare Scrambles Riders, any other rider who would fall into this skill level based on past performance or organizational rankings. Any rider who rides an Expert/Pro class in ANY other like competition at any time during our series must ride expert in our series for that season. Any rider who qualifies for advancement to Expert by KCCR rules. A rider who meets the following criteria is not forced to ride Expert in the KCCR
Riding at the expert level in another series prior to the start of our series.
Will not be riding the expert level in the future in the same series.
The rider is 100% eligible to move to down to the other series' "A" division prior to the start of our series.
Advanced: "A" – High skill level. Any rider who rides in an "A" class in any other like competition, or any rider formally advanced to the A class by KCCR must ride in an Advanced Classes. Any rider who qualifies for advancement to A by KCCR rules.
Intermediate: "B" – Medium skill level. Experienced or generally a faster competitor than the Novice class but less than the Advanced class. Any rider who rides in a "B" class in any other like competition, or any rider formally advanced to the B class by KCCR must ride in an Advanced Classes. Any rider who qualifies for advancement to B by KCCR rules.
Novice: "C" – Relatively slower riders as compared to the Intermediate class. These classes are meant for riders who are not at the competitive level of the intermediate class but have enough experience to not be considered beginners.
Beginner – Relatively inexperienced or new riders. Riders in this class must not have ever trophied in any AMA sanctioned Hare Scramble, cross-country event or non-Youth Motocross event.
Youth Classification - See Youth chapter for Youth Class descriptions, requirements, and details.
CLASS MOVEMENT:
Classification advancement and PROMOTION:
KCCR may make changes to rider classification advancement methods at any time during the season. Advancement method changes made during a series or season will take effect at the end of the season or series (i.e. a change that would cause a rider to move up to a higher skill division would take effect at the end of that season or series and said rider would be advanced based on change made).
Riders who are, or who expect they will be, riding at the next higher skill level should move to that level on their own accord. In the interest of good sportsmanship and fair competition, a rider should not wait until they are forced to move to a proper classification.
Riders found riding in a classification with a skill level consistently above their current level ("sandbagging") may be advanced mid-season. Generally, invocation of this rule would be appropriate when a rider started the season riding above the level, but not for a rider who started the season riding at a class-appropriate level.
Rider demotions will be sent in request to KCCR and will only be approved by series owner.
If you are under a Temporary Demotion Petition you must assess your riding level, prior to the start of any season and choose the correct class.
KCCR may check or inspect a rider's classification eligibility at any time.
Forced promotion TO Expert (A to AA) class:
Top 3 overall motorcycle riders from previous year, and the Top 3 overall ATV riders from previous year. Must compete in the AA/Pro class the next season. Unless over the age of 40.
Any Moorcycle or atv ATV rider who was not force-advanced to the Pro class, and who has not placed in the top 10% while riding the pro class, and who has ridden 2 or less events in the Pro class may return to an A class.
Riders 40 or more years old, who do not ride expert (Pro AA, etc) classes in other like competition, may choose to compete in an A class, regardless of series overall finish position, and these riders may move into or out of the Expert class during a season.
Forced promotion to the Advanced (A) class:
A "B" rider who placed 1st overall in the previous season or 2nd overall in their class for 2 out of 3 seasons must move to an A class the next season.
Forced promotion to the Intermediate (B) class:
A "C" rider who places in the top 15% overall of any 2 events must move to the B class AT THE NEXT EVENT. (Points will not be transferred).
A "C" rider who placed 1st in the previous season must move to a B class the next season..
Forced promotion from Beginner to Novice (C) class:
Any rider over 17 years old or older who wins an award in this class must move to a C class at the next event.
Any rider 16 years old or less who wins an award 3 times in the Beginner class must move to a C class at the next event.
Promotion from Youth classification to Amateur: Youth riders who qualify in age and machine type may advance themselves to an Amateur Classification but no forced advancements from the Youth classification will be imposed. Youth riders can advance directly to a "C", "B", or "A" class depending on their skill level and age. A qualified youth rider may return to a Youth class as long as age and machine requirements are met.
Classification DEMOTION / Moving back to a lower classification:
Class Advancements are considered permanent but may be changed by a written request KCCR. Evidence or supporting reasons should be included in the request.
Demotion (A to B): A self advanced A rider who previously competed at the B level, may move back to the B level if they have participated in no more than 2 events at the A level. In the case of participating in 2 events at the A level. No written request required. This does not apply to forced-advanced riders. This may only be done once.
Demotion (B to C): A self-advanced "B" rider, who competed at the "C" level last season, may move back to the "C" class if: a) they have participated in no more than 2 events at the "B" level, and b) they meet the classification requirements for the "C" class.
Demotion (C to Beginner): Advancement to the C class is permanent and may never be changed for any reason back to the Beginner skill classification.
Movement from Amateur to Youth: A "Junior MC" rider may return to a Youth Classification if their skill level makes the move appropriate. Otherwise, a qualified "C" or above rider may return to a Youth classification providing they have not ridden at a trophy level in an Amateur event.
COMPETITION APPAREL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Rider's mot meeting these requirements may not compete and may be disqualified.
Eye protection in the form of shatterproof goggles, or appropriate and secure safety glasses must be worn during all competition.
Protective pants and jerseys must be worn during all competition.
Protective boots must be worn during all competition. Youth riders must have a minimum of leather or similar protective material "high top" boots completely covering the ankle and lower shin.
Safety apparel must be worn at all times during competition.
A helmet must be worn at all times when operating a motorcycle or ATV. This includes the event, transporting to the start line, pit area, etc. A rider not wearing a helmet while operating a vehicle can be penalized or disqualified at the promoter's discretion.
It is the rider's sole responsibility to select a helmet and safety apparel which will provide adequate protection.
EQUIPMENT:
Handlebars must be made of steel, aluminum or other suitable mass manufactured types. Repaired, cracked or broken handlebars are prohibited.
Gas tanks must be in good condition. Leaking tanks are prohibited. Gas may not be carried except inside machines manufactured gas tank.
Every motorcycle will have a functional kill switch.
Every ATV must have a functional tether type kill switch. It must be attached to the rider as designed to facilitate an engine\shutdown in the event the rider is separated from the ATV.
Maximum overall tire width for ATVs is 50".
All Motorcycles and ATVs must have functional front and rear brakes and a self-closing throttle.
All ATV front bumpers must be of a tubular design with no sharp protruding edges.
All machines must have functional silencers. measured at 20 inches from the exhaust exit. Sound checks are not required but KCCR may disqualify a machine deemed to be too loud. Silencers must remain on the machine for the entire event.
All machines must be in good working order with no loose parts, no leaks, and overall mechanically sound condition. Vehicles may be disqualified from competition due to safety considerations.
Radio communication with the rider is prohibited. Radio communication with field personnel or pit crews is allowed. Interference with official radio frequencies can result in rider penalties.
The referee may disqualify any vehicle that does not conform to the rules. They may inspect any part of a vehicle entered into an event at any time before, during or after an event. A rider refusing inspection is automatically disqualified from the event.
An inspection by the referee or any other official does in no way mean they have deemed the vehicle safe but only that it has met the rules or rule for which it was being inspected. It is the rider's sole responsibility to determine the condition of the vehicle and riding equipment.
The machine a rider starts on is the machine the entire event must be completed on. At no time may a rider change machines during an event. If a rider's original machine becomes inoperable, the rider MAY NOT return to the course and ride for "practice" or any other reason. Standard penalty will be disqualification. This may be reduced under of specific circumstances.
A rider may display any number on their number plate except: White letters on a red background are reserved for the Expert class riders. (Riders with white or red numbers are expected to be in the Expert class.) Riders must place a X across their number displayed if it is already in use by a registered KCCR member.
RIDERS MEETINGS:
Riders meetings are MANDATORY. All riders are required to attend the riders meeting. Riders who receive penalties due to missing information provided at a riders meeting will be upheld.
The start of the riders meeting will be signaled using a horn, or megaphone. All riders are required to turn off engine during riders meeting regardless of their proximity to speakers or meeting. This included all riders in the pit area, warm up area (if available) and all other locations within earshot of the riders meeting. Riders failing to stop engine or interrupting a meeting may be penalized.
Riders meetings will be either
"on the line" 10 minutes prior to start or
20 minutes prior to start in an area designated at signup.
START:
Youth will start at 8:00 AM local time. Motorcycles will start at 11AM local time. ATVs will start at 2PM local time. Watch for time zone changes.
Events will be dead engine starts except: Youth Peewee start live. Youth Mini classes start live. Depending on class sizes, Youth Mini may be required to be off the machine and have both feet on ground for better initial rider spacing on start.
Class starting order will be standardized each season.
Starting order will be marked with signs on stakes to identify class rows. Classes may be combined on one row. Large classes (>40) can be started on two rows. Both rows will start at the same time.
Riders must line up at right angles to the starting line signs in a neat orderly fashion, starting NO FARTHER THAN 10 feet from the start line stake or marking, NO FARTHER THAN 10 feet apart between riders. Riders must line up to the start field side of all stakes and markers. Riders MAY NOT move start line stakes, or lineup outside the markers unless explicitly directed to do so by the starter. Riders who are not lined up properly may cause false starts in the next class and thus may be penalized for failure to comply. Penalty if imposed will be loss of 1st lap score.
KCCR Start Procedure:
The starter should be clearly visible to the entire start line and wearing identifying clothing.
A green flag will be used to start the event.
The starter will give the signal to kill engines about 30 seconds before the start. This signal will be flat hand motioned across starter's throat.
ALL RIDERS, ALL ROWS, ALL CLASSES, MUST KILL THEIR ENGINE.
The starter will hold the flag down to their side. At approximately 10 seconds before the start, the starter will raise the flag above their head to signal the 10 second until start.
After about 10 seconds, the starter will drop the green flag.
AFTER THE FLAG IS DROPPED, riders start their engines and go.
Classes will start 30 seconds apart unless otherwise directed at riders meeting.
ANY RIDER FOUND STARTING ON THE WRONG ROW will be penalized a minimum of one lap, a maximum of disqualification. At scoring time, the rider's FIRST lap will be removed and their place recalculated. A rider who starts on the wrong row and only finishes one lap will have their score placed so as to be last in their class 1 minute behind the next rider.
Any rider who has a false start (starts before the green flag is raised) must return to the line behind their class and start with the next class. A rider who has a false (early) start and does not return will be penalized a minimum of one lap.
Any rider whose machine does not start within 15 seconds of the start must remove their machine from the start area immediately and may continue to start his machine.
SCORING:
The scoring tent is an extreme high caution area. All riders must come to a complete stop. A red flag will be used during race to signal rider to stop each lap. Riders must enter the tent in quickly, but in full control, at a speed allowing a smooth stop. Riders who do front wheel wheelie stops, sliding stops, wheelie out of the tent, slide into the tent, run into the tent, run into scoring personnel, ram riders in the tent, etc. are subject to penalties of lost laps, or disqualification depending on severity. Riders who make contact with scorers or equipment due to speed or control issues will have a minimum penalty of one position, maximum of season disqualification. Any damage to equipment in the scoring area will result in fines AND repair costs.
FINISH:
The "White flag" sign will be displayed in the scoring tent to indicate the leader is on their last lap and will receive the checkered flag when they finish the lap. The "White Flag" sign is a sign reading "ONE MORE LAP TO GO" and will be displayed below the "traffic signal".
When the leader has completed one lap after the white flag is displayed, the race is over. The checkered flag will be shown in this case.
No passing (racing) signs will be displayed at finish These signs mark the strict no passing and high caution zone. Riders passing in this area may be penalized. Normal penalty for passing in this zone, but not inside the scoring tent will be loss of the offending lap's score. Within the no passing zone, no part of the front tire should pass the rearmost part of the machine in front. Riders must be in single file.
Riders may pass within the no-passing zone if the passed rider is on a disabled machine AND they are directed to do so by scoring personnel.
After the checkered flag is displayed (even if it is displayed early) the riders who remain on the course will have 1½ times the leaders finish lap time to and make it back to the scoring tent and clear the course (i.e. if the leader lap time was 20 minutes, remaining riders have 1½ x20=30 minutes to clear the course). Any rider who does not make it to the scoring station before it is closed will be scored on based on their previous lap (if they made one). Scorer may extend the scoring close time at their discretion.
It is the rider's responsibility to see and take notice of the "RACE OVER" indicators. Riders must not re-enter the course after the "Race Over" and/or "Checkered flag" has been displayed indicating the end of the race.
DNF will be assigned to any rider not completing at least one lap.
Riders must complete the course on their own or their machine's power. A rider may push their machine to the finish line but may not be helped by spectators, crew, etc. A rider may not block the course in order to push their machine across the finish line. A rider pushing their machine to the finish must do so on the regular course to be scored.
PROTESTS:
Rider classification protests will be forwarded to and decided by KCCR. In cases where rider classification protests cannot be decided due to lack of information at the time of the protest, then the ruling will be in favor of the person being protested.
Any rider competing in an event may make a protest to the referee regarding rules violations by riders participating IN THEIR CLASS. The protest must be made IN WRITING, citing the rider making the protest, rider being protested, class both riders are in, rule being violated. The protest must be made before the end of the protest period of 30 minutes after scores are posted.
No rider protests will be accepted after the protest period.
Rider Classification protests and appeals will be forwarded to and decided by KCCR.
A referee has the authority to disqualify or impose penalties on riders as a result of a protest. A disqualified rider loses all awards, points, etc. from that event.
POINTS:
Overall points
Each overall position is 1 point starting at 200- for 1st 199- for 2nd and so on in one point increments down to 1 point.
Class points
Each class position is 1 point starting at 20- for 1st 19- for 2nd and so on in one point increments down to 1 point.
VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES:
KCCR may disqualify any rider, from a race meet for any violation of a KCCR rule.
Penalties may be imposed on a rider for rule violations. These penalties will be assessed by KCCR only.
