BLAIR-BEDFORD DIRT RACERS, INC.

2008

DISCLAIMER

The rules and regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events, and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the conditions of all events, and by participating in these events all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATION OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official.

We reserve the right to drug and alcohol test anyone; and, anyone requiring transportation from the premises by an ambulance will be subjected to a mandatory drug and alcohol test.

The race tech committee shall be empowered to permit deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose further restrictions that in their opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.

RULES FOR THE 2008 RACE SEASON

SAFETY RULES

RACING EQUIPMENT

TOP FUEL, TOP GAS, TOP FUEL QUAD, and TOP GAS QUAD
At least Snell 85 approved full-face helmets, full leathers, eye protection, 8” high boots, and gloves.

No sneakers.

PROFESSIONAL CLASSES

Includes Pro Gas, Hog Gas, Pro Street, and V-Twin Cruiser Street
Leather jackets for the rest of the professional classes. Leather pants are optional. Eye protection, 8” boots or work boots, and Snell 85 approved full-face helmets. No sneakers.

SEMI-PRO, AMATEUR, and MINI-MINI
Long sleeve MX jersey or jacket, eye protection, 8” boots or work boots, and DOT approved full-face helmet. No sneakers.

GUARDS for 4-WHEELERS
Foot guards, heel guards, or nerf bars will be mandatory for all 4-wheeler classes, OEM preferred and must pass a tech inspection.

KILL SWITCH
All machines must have a working tether switch or dead man switch that attaches to the rider and kills the engine in case of an accident. All kill switches must work.

LIGHTS
All entries and/or riders must have a highly visible light attached to the rear of the machine and/or body during all night events.  NO BRIGHT STICKS ALLOWED.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS

PROFESSIONALS
At least 16 years of age or older.

SEMI-PRO & AMATEUR MOTORCYCLES
Up to 13 years of age limited to 310cc motorcycle maximum, based on riding experience and track officials’ decision.

SEMI-PRO & AMATEUR 4-WHEEL CLASSES
Persons ages 12 to 15 will be limited to 245cc 2-stroke / 300cc 4-stroke machine, 246cc and up must be at least 16 years of age, based on riding experience and track officials’ decision.

MINI-MINI
Five (5) years of age minimum for stock classes only. Six (6) years of age minimum for all other classes.
12 years of age maximum.

NOTES
Participants under the age of 18 are required to have a Minor Release Form signed by a parent or legal guardian with them or on file at the track.

GENERAL RULES

All persons entering through the gate must sign the insurance release form. Track personnel reserve the right to remove any racer, pit crew member or spectator from the premises.

ALL RACES
Due to township ordinance all races must be completed by 12:00 midnight. Any person(s) creating loud disturbances after this hour will be removed from the club property.

STARTING LINE/STAGING AREA
No spectators or children will be allowed on the starting line or to gather in the staging area.

CHILDREN
No children allowed in the pit area on any bicycles, skateboards, skates, scooters, etc., during race times from practice until the end of the race.

BATTERIES
All batteries must be in a safe position and must be securely mounted.

BRAKES
All brakes must meet OEM specifications. Front and rear brakes are mandatory on all machines and must be in safe operating condition. The only exception being a machine manufactured with no front or rear brakes.

DISPLACEMENT CLAIMS
The basic factor for determining the cc’s will be the manufacturer’s cc displacement embossed or stamped on the engine case and/or cylinder. In classes where entries are not restricted in overbore, the manufacturer’s claim will determine the class. Classes that restrict overbore will be bound to the manufacturer’s cc displacement displayed. If the entry does not have the original manufacturer’s cc displacement displayed, that entry will run the highest class assignable or have cc’s verified by engine teardown. Classes that limit cc’s are subject to verification. All displacement claims are the sole responsibility of the participant.
Please Note: The club reserves the right to teardown any machine, at the rider’s expense, to verify legality of the machine.

DISCLAIMER FORMS
Any rider having a dispute with another rider in the same class as himself must fill out a disclaimer form completely, pay the required fee, and turn the form over to the track officials to be reviewed. Forms are available in the tower.

ATV CLASSES
ATV classes consist of 4-wheel ATV’s only due to insurance regulations.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

RIDERS—ONE RIDER, PER MACHINE, PER RACE
If two riders are caught riding the same machine in the same event, they will both be disqualified and no points will be awarded for that race.

Any rider caught registered under someone else’s name and number will be disqualified and no points will be awarded for that race. Both parties will be penalized a three (3) race suspension and a $100 fine.

Any rider moving to the next highest division must not move back to a lesser division in the same season. (example: mini-mini to amateur or amateur to pro) No rider can run Mini-Mini and Amateur.

FUEL
Racing gas generally available is allowed. All fuels will be checked against a club sample for legality. All gasoline must pass an electronic and/or chemical test to club specifications. No oxygenated fuels will be deemed legal to run due to the possibility of explosion when testing. If caught running one of these fuels, the rider will be disqualified for one year from date and loss of points earned up to that point in the race season period. Some fuels you buy at local gas stations are not legal for racing due to anti-knock additives being alcohol based. There is no consistency from one time to another. It is recommended that all racers use some form of racing gas. Racing gas is called pump gas. If you are unsure if the gas you are using is legal, at your request the club will test it.

Please note: KNOWN ILLEGAL FUELS WILL BE POSTED IN THE TOWER.

FUEL CHECK
All classes except Top Fuel and Top Fuel Quad classes are required to pass the fuel test for gas required under the fuel test rules. It shall be the referee’s and the fuel tester’s decision whether they will be required to pass a fuel test prior to the next race. A failed 1^st offense fuel check will result in a loss of points and disqualification for that race and a one (1) race suspension. Refusal of a fuel check will result in loss of points and disqualification for that race and a three (3) race suspension. 2^nd offense: suspension for one full year

GASOLINE
The average D.C. hydrocarbons, which comprise gasoline, is 2.025. This is defined as a reading of zero on the fuel meter.

NITROUS OXIDE
Nitrous Oxide must be commercially manufactured and the manufacturers ID on all parts. Nitrous bottles must be completely contained within the unit frame and secured with a bottle bottom anti-drop strap to prevent the bottle from falling out.

TEARDOWN FEES

Club fees will be $50 per teardown and if the protested is deemed legal, they will receive the balance of the fee. If the protested is found to be illegal, the protester will receive a full refund.

Penalty for refusal of teardown or if found illegal shall result in:

FIRST OFFENSE–A three (3) race suspension, $100.00 fine and loss of all accumulated points for the season in that class.

SECOND OFFENSE–The rider will be suspended for one year, $200.00 fine and loss of all accumulated points for the season in that class.

Please Note: Any Amateur rider found to be illegal or refusing a teardown will be made to move to Semi-pro or Modified classes for that machine PLUS a $100.00 fine and a three (3) race suspension. In addition, any rider refusing a teardown or found illegal will lose any points won and forfeit any monetary winnings in that particular class for that race.

FRONT FORK TUBES AND ALL OTHER PROTRUDING ITEMS
All front fork tubes must not protrude above the handlebars. All other sharp or protruding objects must be covered.

REAR FENDER
All machines are required to have a rear fender that must extend past the rear axle.

ROLLER STARTERS
Roller starters will not be permitted as a form of starter – for safety reasons.

CHAIN GUARDS
Are highly recommended in all classes, but not mandatory.
PIT RIDING
Pit riding will not be permitted, tow bikes limited to tow use only. Tow bike operators must conform to the rider rules. (ex. No drinking)
Absolutely NO riding in the spectator area.
Maximum speed on the return lane is five (5) mph. These rules will be strictly enforced.

FIRST OFFENSE–Warning will be given and incident will be logged in track records

SECOND OFFENSE–Racer will be suspended for that race

FIGHTING
Any person(s) involved in any act of violence or physical confrontation will be removed from club property.

ANTI-HARASSMENT STATEMENT
Harassing behavior, vulgarity and physical confrontations at the racetrack or any club event will not be tolerated. Any person(s) who suffer from these acts is to advise security and/or any board member. Any person(s) determined guilty of such behavior can result in seasonal disqualification from events by majority vote of the Board of Directors if the behavior is deemed sufficient.

RACE PROCEDURES

COMPETITION NUMBERS
All riders are required to display at least 6” tall black numbers on a white background or 6” tall white numbers on a black background vertically mounted on the front of the machine, or you will not be permitted to run.
No two riders can display the same number and no letters will be permitted as part of the riding number. 
NO EXCEPTIONS

BY-RUNS
There will be no by-runs permitted.

CLASSES

There must be three (3) machines to make a class. Rider has the option to move to the next higher class.

DEFAULT
If one rider fails to make the starting line in the time permitted or due to breakdown, the second rider must make a full pass start to finish, at track officials’ decision.

DISQUALIFICATION
Red light starts, rolling through lights when staging or backing out of light after being staged, knocking over a cone with your machine or any part of your body, or touching or crossing the centerline will result in a disqualification. If a rider or riders leave the line before the tree comes down, you will be disqualified same as a red light—if both riders leave early, both will receive red lights.
Double red light – when both entries leave the staging area before the tree has been activated.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PROHIBITED IN THE PITS
Any rider that has been drinking prior to race time or is in possession of an alcoholic beverage during the race will be disqualified. Any person in the Pit area may be subject to a breathalyzer test and drug or alcohol testing. Penalties will be the same as those listed for Teardowns (see page 3 under Teardown Fees).

STARTING LINE
Racers will not be allowed to gather at the starting line. Dig time is for digging. A race will not be held for a racer, other than Top Fuel or Top Gas, to pick a rut. Only one person will be able to assist a racer at the starting line (except Top Fuel & Top Gas). Any person assisting a racer must wear ANSI approved safety glasses.

LINE STARTER
The line starter has the authority to start the tree if a rider takes excessive time staging.

STAGING AREA
All riders should be in the staging area prior to the running of their class. If an entry has a problem in the staging area or at the starting line, they will have 2 minutes to correct the problem with proper notification.  TIME PERMITTING

ELIMINATIONS
All classes are double elimination.

LANE CHOICE
First round will be determined by the flip of a coin. If the same riders meet twice in the same class, the rider that did not have lane choice in the first meeting will have lane choice in the second meeting. If the same riders meet a third time, lane choice will be determined by the flip of a coin again. This rule is in effect when the riders cannot agree.

MULTIPLE ENTRIES
Amateur, Semi-Pro and Pro riders are limited to a maximum of 3 classes; Mini-mini riders will be limited to 2 classes. All riders have the option of racing a maximum of two (2) classes per machine. Riders can run the class entered and the next higher class. It is the responsibility of the rider to make the classes on time.

REGISTRATION
Registration deadline of 1:30 pm will be strictly enforced. (Nationals & States registration deadline will be 12:30 pm.) NO late entries will be allowed without prior notification. All riders must have signed their entry release form and paid their entry fees before they are permitted to practice or race. If a rider is pre-registered for all races and does not call to be taken out of the line-up if they are not racing, they will be charged for that race. All riders or rider representatives must attend the riders meeting for roll call. If a rider is not accounted for at roll call, the rider will be removed from the line-up. You must inform us or have someone else inform us if you are going to be late. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Any rider breaking in practice has the following options:

(1) Receive half of their entry fee back and be removed from the line up and receive no points, OR

(2) Receive no money back and stay in the line up for the evening and get 100 points for that race. A decision must be made and any money returned by the end of the riders meeting, or the rider will receive no money back and forfeit the right to choose. Any rider breaking after practice will receive no refund of entry fees.

POINTS
All riders must join BBDR association. The only exception is for any riders running only Top Gas, Top Fuel, or Hog Gas, you will not be required to pay the association fee unless you decide to run another class.

Points will be issued as follows:

100 points–Rider must make a complete pass except as noted above in the registration rules.

200 points–Fourth (4^th) place win*

300 points– Third (3^rd) place win*

400 points– Second (2^nd) place win

500 points–First (1^st) place win

*If 2 riders both receive their second loss and are eliminated in the same round, the 3^rd and 4^th place points will be awarded as follows: If the 2 riders who both lost in the same round have run each other earlier in the same class, the winner of the earlier round will receive the points. If the 2 riders have not run each other previously in the same class, the riders will run off for 3^rd and/or 4^th place.

TECH INSPECTION

Participants shall be notified that they have to pass a tech inspection at the referee’s and tech committees’ discretion before they may practice or race.

All new rider/entries would have to undergo a tech inspection.

TOP FUEL CLASS

Will receive 20 minutes cool down. TIME PERMITTING

MOTORCYCLE/ATV CLASSES

PROFESSIONAL CLASSES

TOP FUEL

Entries are not restricted in overbore. All types of fuel are permitted, including gas, alcohol, NOS, or nitro methane. Full race bike chassis and frame modifications are legal as long as the tech committee and referee deem them safe. Mandatory rear fender must extend past the rear axle. Multiple engine motorcycle entries will be restricted to Top Fuel only.

GAS CLASSES—TOP GAS, HOG GAS, and PRO GAS

Entries are not restricted in overbore. Entries are restricted to gasoline only. Full race bike chassis or frame modifications are legal as long as the tech committee and referee deem them safe. Body fuel tank similar to stock with manufacturer’s logo is highly recommended. Turbo machines must run Top Gas class. Pro gas bikes are not permitted to use car tire style rear wheels or tires.

PRO STREET—900 STREET and V-TWIN CRUISER STREET

Entries are not restricted in overbore. Entries are restricted to gasoline only. Entries must use OEM frames with no changes and OEM manufactured swing arms pertaining to that manufacturer and must be stock wheel base. Bodies must resemble the OEM design for that particular bike including fuel tank shell with logo. No stroked cranks. Entries must use DOT approved tires and re-grooving is permitted. Wheel diameter limited to 18 inches maximum. No car tire style rear wheels or tires permitted. Entries may use auxiliary starter but must have some form of the OEM starter that is still in operation. Entries must be able to start without the help of an auxiliary starter upon request of track official.

TOP FUEL QUAD

Entries are not restricted in overbore. All types of fuel are permitted, including gas, alcohol, NOS, or nitro methane. Rear wheels are not limited in diameter. Entries must resemble stock appearing machine.

TOP GAS QUAD

Entries are not restricted in overbore. Entries are restricted to gasoline only. Rear wheels are not limited in diameter. Entries must resemble stock appearing machine.

Snowmobile engine quads must run Top Gas Quad as their primary class and can run Top Fuel Quad as a second class.

DIG TIME

Limited to TOP FUEL, TOP GAS, and TOP FUEL QUAD

Maximum of two (2) minutes dig time before each class. TIME PERMITTING.

SEMI-PRO CLASSES

Entries are restricted to gasoline only. Full race bike chassis or frame modifications are legal as long as they are deemed safe by the tech committee and referee. No car tire style rear wheels or tires permitted. Bodies-A gas tank shell similar to stock with the engine manufacturer’s logo is highly recommended. In all gas classes, the rider must stage their own machine by themselves. NO HOLDING

SEMI-PRO ATV CLASSES

551-735 4-STROKE

376-550 4-STROKE

000-375 4-STROKE

376-550

321-375

271-320

246-270

221-245

121-220

000-120

SINGLE CYLINDER OPEN

ADULT 80 4-wheeler (Age 21 and over)

Entries are restricted to gasoline only. Entries may not have a larger than 14-inch diameter rear wheel.
Bodies-A gas tank shell similar to stock with the engine manufacturer’s logo is highly recommended. After-market frame allowed, if deemed safe by the referee. All chassis must have working front and rear brakes.

AMATEUR CLASSES–MOTORCYCLES

OVERHEAD CAM CRUISER V-TWIN STREET LEGAL CRUISER

AMATEUR OPEN

751-1300 (2-valve motors, limited up to 1230cc)

611-750 (2-valve motors, limited up to 850cc; 4-valve motors, limited up to 825cc)

411-610

311-410

211-310 & 450cc 4-stroke stock displacement

111-210 & 250cc 4-stroke stock displacement

076-110 & 150cc 4-stroke stock displacement

000-075

000-125 4-stroke

2-stroke entries are restricted to .080 overbore with no stroked cranks; 4-stroke entries limited to stock bore with no stroked cranks. Entries are restricted to gasoline only. After-market carburetors and pipes are permitted. OEM stock frames, no changes, extended swing arms are prohibited. No struts. Must retain stock forks. OEM diameter wheels are required. No car tire style rear wheels or tires permitted. All tires are legal and re-grooving is allowed. NO auxiliary starters are permitted.

AMATEUR CLASSES–4-WHEEL ATV

Entries are restricted to .080 overbore with no stroked cranks. Entries are restricted to gasoline only. Must retain stock rod length. No port work. No head, frame, or clutch modification. Stock carburetor with no modifications, cast mark must be present, no polishing. Gearing, jetting, and tire style changes are permitted. No struts. Must retain OEM wheel diameter. After-market pipes, reeds, reed cage modifications or changes, air filters, and air box modifications or removal will be allowed. Oil injection systems may be changed or removed. Changes in timing, after-market cams (cam shafts only must retain all other OEM valve-train components no added shims), and air shifters will be allowed. Aftermarket gaskets allowed, no aftermarket ignition boxes. OEM style after-market pistons and after-market pistons with up to 1 compression point higher than stock will be permitted. No after-market ignition boxes or ignition or CDI modifications. OEM parts must be for that year and model of the machine.

MINI-MINI

For novice and beginner riders. For ages 5-12 (5-year olds are restricted to stock classes).

All machines must start under their own power if asked to. No pushing or holding will be allowed. A parent may only balance the machine at the starting line. The penalty for parents caught pushing to gain speed or holding to avoid a red light will take a loss for that round.

Entries are restricted to .080 overbore, no headers allowed, no after-market exhaust or exhaust modifications. Must retain OEM rod, crank, clutch assemblies and ignition. No stroked cranks and long rods. Machines must retain OEM air filter and air box. No frame modifications. Must retain OEM diameter carburetor. No after-market reeds. Entries are restricted to gasoline only. Oil injection systems must be operational. OEM parts must be for that year and model of the machine.

MINI-MINI 4-WHEEL ATV 000-110 MODIFIED—Will follow above rules, but are allowed after-market exhaust, carburetors, and port work. Factory installed engines only.

All riders in mini-minis will receive an award.

BBDR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

All racers must join BBDR Association to race, except as noted in the Points rules. This is an annual $20.00 membership. This is separate from the BBDR Club Membership.

 

BBDR CLUB MEMBERSHIP

All racers and racing enthusiasts are encouraged to join the BBDR Club. Club membership is not required to race. This is an annual $15.00 membership. Monthly meetings are held the 3^rd Wednesday at 8 pm in the Rhodes’ Garage in Martinsburg. Meeting minutes are sent to all club members.

Blair-Bedford Dirt Racers, Inc. is a non-profit organization.

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Updated: 04/18/2008 01:11 AM