17 motoCRoss and supeRCRoss - Motorcycling Australia

2012 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT17 MOTOCROSS AND SUPERCROSS17.1 Protective Clothing -MOTOCROSS AND SUPERCROSS17.1.0.1 Although MA approves materials, MAdoes not endorse or guarantee specificproducts or manufacturers. Ridersmust rely on their own judgment in theselection of helmets and apparel forprotection and durability.17.1.0.2 No competitor may practice, start orcompete in any Motocross or Supercrosscompetition unless wearing the followingprotective equipment and clothing.17.1.1 Helmet17.1.1.1 An approved and correctly fitting helmetwhich must:a) Carry the Standards Association ofAustralia “AS 1698” label; orb) Be approved under Rule 01.69 &01.70 of the FIM Technical Rules[see Appendix 1].17.1.2 Clothing17.1.2.1 Trousers of leather or synthetic material ofsimilar durability.17.1.2.2 Trousers of other than leather must be noncombustibleand be fitted with a lining,17.1.2.3 A jersey which must be:a) Made of close knit fabric of natural orsynthetic fibre, andb) Must be a snug fit and provideprotection against abrasion to thebody and arms.17.1.3 Footwear17.1.3.1 Boots which must be:a) Of recognised Motocross type,b) Constructed of leather, plastic orother similarly durable material, andc) Of a length that must at least cover¾ of the length of the lower leg, withthe rider in a racing position on themachine.17.1.4 Gloves17.1.4.1 Gloves of leather or other material ofsimilar or greater durability.17.1.5 Goggles and Visors17.1.5.1 A competitor must, at the start of anevent, be wearing goggles or a similarform of eye protection. It is stronglyrecommended that the competitor wearthe eye protection at all times during theevent. Where the competitor removestheir eye protection during the course ofan event, they do so entirely at their ownrisk. Eye protection, including spectacles,protective goggles, helmet visors and/or‘tear-offs’ must comply with the following:a) Eye protectors and spectacles are madeof non-shattering material,b) Eye protectors which cause visualdisturbance are not to be used,c) Metal or Perspex face shields are notused,d) Eye shades or peaks are of a flexiblematerial.17.1.6 Hair and Jewellery17.1.6.1 Hair longer than shoulder length must beconfined in the helmet or jacket.17.1.6.2 Body jewellery is to be removed or securelycovered with tape prior to competition.17.1.7 Footwear in pits17.1.7.1 Closed footwear must be worn at all timesin the pit area.17.1.8 Junior Clothing17.1.8.1 In addition to the general requirements forclothing, Juniors must comply as follows:a) Protective clothing must not be looseor flapping,b) Synthetic or rubber boots may beworn as an alternative to leather forcompetitors with smaller than a size1 foot,c) Commercially manufactured bodyarmour must be worn. Soft roostprotection is unacceptable.17.2 Frames And Parts - MOTOCROSSAND SUPERCROSS17.2.1 Solo17.2.1.1 Hand lever protectors:a) Must be single mounted forMotocross and Supercross,b) May be double mounted onmachines in club and inter-clubnatural terrain Motocross events.17.2.1.2 Efficient brakes must be fitted to the frontand rear wheels.153

17 Motocross and supercrossenjoy the ride15417.2.1.3 When the brake cam arm or lever is of theopen or hooked type, the brake actuatingrod or cable must be secured so as toprevent accidental dislodgment.17.2.1.4 No machine may be fitted with scoop orpaddle tyres.17.2.1.5 The handlebars must be equipped with aprotection pad on the cross bar. Handlebarswithout a cross member must be equippedwith a protection pad located in the middleof the handlebars, covering the handlebarclamps.17.2.2 Sidecar17.2.2.1 Wheel track measurement, takenbetween the longitudinal centres of therear and sidecar wheels must be between810mm and 1,200mm.17.2.2.2 The minimum ground clearance must be175mm unladen.17.2.2.3 The maximum lean of the motorcycle atsaddle height must be 50mm.17.2.2.4 There must be no less than 4 sidecarattachment points.17.2.2.5 The dimensions of the sidecar baseboard inplain view, taken from a line drawn no furtherrearwards than the lowest point of the frontdown-tube to the forward most point ofthe sidecar wheel tyre and terminating nofurther rearwards than a line drawn at rightangles to the machine from the rearmostpoint of the rear tyre, must be:a) A minimum of 760mm long adjacentto the sidecar wheel,b) A minimum of 300mm width, with atleast 25mm radius to all corners.17.2.2.6 There must be no more than 50mmbetween baseboard and motorcycle andbetween baseboard and sidecar wheel. Thebaseboard must be arranged to prevent thepassenger’s feet being trapped.17.2.2.7 All handholds must be finished with a loopof at least 100mm.17.2.2.8 Stirrup fitting for the passenger’s feet arenot permitted.17.2.2.9 Handholds on the sidecar:a) Must not project beyond a line takenwith the outer edge of the sidecarmudguard or bodywork,b) Adjacent to the nose section of thesidecar and less than 200mm fromthe track surface must be at an angleof at least 45° from the horizontal.17.2.2.10 The rear end of the rear wheel mudguardmust terminate not more than 65° abovea horizontal line drawn through the rearwheel axle and be valanced to baseboardlevel on the inside.17.2.2.11 The sidecar mudguard must cover at least135° of the periphery of the wheel and bevalanced to baseboard level on the inside.17.2.2.12 No machine may be fitted with scoop orpaddle tyres.17.3 Noise emissions – MOTOCROSSAND SUPERCROSS17.3.0.1 Motocross machines must comply withnoise emission tests as per GCR 12.10,however the following table should besubstituted for 12.10.2.CAPACITYRPMUp to 85cc 8,00085cc to 125cc 7,000Over 125cc up to 150cc6,0004-stroke126cc to 250cc 5,000251cc to 500cc 4,500Over 500cc 4,000

2012 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT17.4 Fuel- MOTOCROSS ANDSUPERCROSS17.4.0.1 Fuel for all machines must:a) Be Unleaded, andb) Be no more than 100 RON, andc) Contain no additives other thanthose added at the point ofmanufacture except for:(i) Lubricating oil for 2-stroke engines(ii) Upper cylinder lubricant for 4 strokeenginesd) Be readily available from retail petrolpumps within Australia, ore) Be a brand of fuel homologated byMA that is compatible with the “FuelQuality Standards Act 2000”17.5 Senior Classes- MOTOCROSSAND SUPERCROSS17.5.1 Machines Other Than Junior17.5.1.1 The capacity classes for machinesa) Other than for Junior competitions,b) Other than AustralianChampionships are:CLASSLiteOpenUnder 19CAPACITIESUp to 250cc (2 or 4 stroke)Wheel sizes (16” - 19” rear and 19” -21” front)255 and over 4 stroke250cc and over 2 stroke(2 stroke permitted to ride 1 classonly)Up to 250cc (2 or 4 stroke)17.5.1.2 Sidecars.17.5.1.3 Modern.17.5.1.4 Pre 1985 - Note Frame and motor must bemanufactured prior to 31 st December 1984.17.6 Junior CLASSES- MOTOCROSSAND SUPERCROSS17.6.1 50cc motorcycles are to comply with GCR12.16.17.6.2 80cc 4-Stroke Class17.6.2.1 Machines in the 80cc 4-stroke classesmust remain standard with themanufacturer’s specifications with theexception of:17 Motocross and supercrossa) Exhaust system,b) Gearing,c) Carburettor jetting,d) Plastics, ande) Handlebars.17.7 COMPETITOR Grading-MOTOCROSS AND SUPERCROSS17.7.1 Senior Grades - Motocross and Supercross17.7.1.1 The grades of competitors in Seniorclasses are:a) Pro Class,b) Intermediate Class,c) Clubman.17.8 competition Rules - all agesand classes17.8.1 Starting17.8.1.1 Unless otherwise determined in the SR,massed starts must be used.17.8.1.2 The order and position of each competitorwill be at the discretion of the Promoterand will be determined on the day ofthe event.17.8.1.3 The starting grid for all events will:a) Have not less than 1 metre space foreach solo motorcycle,b) Be in 1 straight line,c) Allow for no more than 40competitors.17.8.1.4 The maximum number of starters must bespecified in SR.17.8.1.5 Unless otherwise determined in the SR,for solo events:a) Individually backward falling devices,with each gate a minimum of 500mmand a maximum of 600mm in height,must be used,b) A rear barrier must be placed toprevent riders from moving theirmotorcycles no more than 600mmback from the gate.c) Preparation on the start gate is tobe confined to the area between therollback barrier and gate hinge andno materials may be brought ontothe start area unless directed by thestarter, on the instructions from a keyofficiald) No work is to be done in front ofthe start gate (track proper) unlessdirected of a key official.155

17 Motocross and supercrossenjoy the ride15617.8.1.6 Unless otherwise determined in theSR, for sidecar events, the width of thestarting grid must permit a minimum of 15machines in 1 row, with 2 metre space foreach machine.17.8.1.7 Unless otherwise determined in the SR:a) All competitors must be called to thestart line at least 2 minutes beforeeach start,b) At the end of the 2 minutes, andwhen the starter is ready, a 15second sign will be held up for a full15 seconds,c) At the end of 15 seconds, a 5 secondsign will be displayed,d) The gate will drop between 5 and 10seconds after the 5 second sign isshown.17.8.1.8 Competitors may use up to 2 startingblocks (one per side) up to a maximumof 100mm high and must be able to startin an event without additional aid whilesitting on the machine.17.8.2 No Jump Signals17.8.2.1 Yellow flags will be waved in Motocrossevents to indicate immediate danger,17.8.2.2 When yellow flags are waved, competitorsmust not:a) Jump,b) Overtake other competitors.17.8.2.3 During the first lap of practice, yellow flagswill be displayed stationary indicatingthere will be no jumping.17.8.3 Stopping and Rerunning of Eventswhere electronic timing is used.17.8.3.1 Where the Steward or the Clerk of Coursehas stopped a race due to danger thefollowing will apply:a) If no more than 2 laps of the stoppedrace were completed.i The stopped race will be declarednull and void,ii The race may be rerun,iii The rerun race will be for the fullrace distance,iv The original grid positions will beused,v The place of any machine unableto take part in the rerun race willbe left vacant,vi Machines may be repaired orreplaced providing this has beenapproved by the Clerk of Course.b) If more than 2 laps, but less than75% of the race distance has beencompleted:i The race may be restarted ifpossible, but only once,ii The restart must occur no morethan 1 hour after the race hasbeen stopped,iii The re-started race distance willbe equal to the balance of thestopped race distance,iv Selection of grid positions for there-started race will be determinedby the order of competitors at thefinish line of the last full lap of thestopped race,v Only competitors who havecompleted at least 75% ofthe laps completed by theleading competitor at the timeof stopping will be permitted toparticipate in the re-started race,vi Machines may be repaired orreplaced providing this has beenapproved by the Clerk of Course,vii The stopped race and any rerunwill be deemed to be parts of 1race,viii The winner will be the competitorhaving the highest number oflaps at the finish,ix Where 2 or more competitorscomplete the same number oflaps the winning order will bedetermined by the time taken byeach to complete those laps,x If more than 15 laps of thescheduled race distance iscompleted full points will beawarded,xi If less than 75% of the scheduledrace distance is completed halfpoints will be awarded.17.8.4 Finishing17.8.4.1 The finish line must be:a) Marked with a flexible post at eachside of the track, andb) Clearly visible to the judge.

2012 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT17.9 competition Rules - Supercross17.9.1 Supercross Licence Conditions17.9.1.1 No person may compete in a Supercrossrace unless they:a) Are at least 12 years of age,b) Have a current national competitionlicence which is endorsed under thefollowing rules.17.9.1.2 To be endorsed as a Supercrosscompetitor, a person must:a) Use a solo machine with a capacityof at least 80cc;b) Attend a Supercross training schoolconducted by an MA accredited coach,c) At the conclusion of the Supercrosstraining school, be able tocompetently display to the MAaccredited coach the following:i) Jump a double jump, which is:• 8 metres for 85cc riders,• 10 metres for 150/250cc riders,ii) Jump a tabletop, which is:• 8-10 metres for 85cc riders,• 10-12 metres for 150/250cc riders,iii) Ride through stutters at acompetitive speed in a straight line,iv) A sound knowledge ofSupercross Rules and safetyissues as examined by amultiple-choice questionnaire.17.9.1.3 The coach conducting the assessmentunder the preceding GCR may endorsethe licence of a person as a Supercrosscompetitor. A decision to:a) Endorse the licence,b) Refuse an endorsement, orc) Grant an endorsement conditionally,will have the same force and effect as if itwas a decision by an SCB under GCR 3.117.9.1.4 A person who:a) Has entered a Supercross competition,b) Has paid the entry fee for therelevant meeting,c) Is required to submit to anassessment under these Rules, andd) Fails to be endorsed as a Supercrosscompetitor at the meeting.is entitled to a refund of the fee.17.9.1.5 Once endorsed for Supercross, a personretains that endorsement unless:17 Motocross and supercrossa) They fail to participate in aSupercross event each year,b) During the course of a Supercrossmeeting, the Steward or Clerk ofCourse determines otherwise.17.9.2 No Jump Signals17.9.2.1 Yellow flags will be waved in Supercrossevents to indicate immediate danger.17.9.2.2 When yellow flags are waved competitorsmust not:a) Jump,b) Overtake other competitors,at the set of jumps where the yellow flagsare waved.17.9.2.3 The penalties for breaching this GCR are:a) First offence, relegation of 3 placesand up to a $500 fine,b) Subsequent offences in the sameyear, exclusion and $500 fine.17.9.3 Warm Up Lap17.9.3.1 During the first lap of any practice yellowflags are to displayed stationary toindicate there will be no jumping.17.10 competition Rules - FREESTYLEMotocross17.10.1 Freestyle Motocross LicenceConditions17.10.1.1 No person may participate in FreestyleMotocross unless they:a) Are at least 16 years of age, andb) Have a current MA Senior Nationalcompetition licence which isendorsed under the following Rules.17.10.1.2 To be endorsed as a Freestyle Motocrosscompetitor, a person must use a solomachine with a capacity of at least 125cc.17.10.1.3 To gain a Freestyle Motocrossendorsement a rider must:a) Attend a Freestyle Motocross TrainingSchool conducted by an accreditedFreestyle Motocross Assessor,b) Successfully complete the MAcompetency assessment.17.10.1.5 The Endorsing Assessor must:a) Be identified and approved bythe MA Motocross Commission toendorse Freestyle Motocross,b) Obtain a Permit from the RCB inwhich the assessment is takingplace.157

17 motocross and supercross17.11 competition Rules - FAST 50s17.11.1 Fast 50s - Protective Equipment17.11.1.1 As per GCR 16.1 except 16.1.3 which isreplaced by:17.11.1.2 Footwear which must be:a) Constructed of leather, plastic orother similarly durable material; andb) Of a length that must at least coverthe ankle, with the rider in a racingposition on the machine.17.11.2 Fast 50s - Classes of Competition17.11.2.1 Senior Classes- 16 years of age and over:a) Stock 50cc,b) Limited 50cc,c) Mod 88cc,d) Mod 110cc,e) 110 Big Wheel Mid Size,f) Super Mod,g) 125cc,h) Open Outlaw,i) Women,j) Vets over 30 years of age,k) Seniors. Pro Class,l) Seniors. Amateur Class.17.11.2.2 Junior Classes-. 12 to under 16 years:a) Stock 50cc.b) Limited 50cc.c) Mod 88cc.enjoy the rided) Mod 110cc.17.11.3 Fast 50s - Approved Modifications17.11.3.1 The following may be modified:a) Cosmetic changes, including but notlimited to:i) Colour,ii) Handle bars,iii) Graphics,iv) Foot pegs,v) Gear levers,vi) Heavy duty rims,b) Air filters may be replaced with aftermarketproducts,c) Heavy duty springs and front andrear shock absorbers,d) Gearing, limited to sprockets,e) Exhaust pipes,f) After market camshaft and timingchain.g) Stock 50cc machines in both seniorand junior classes may strengthenthe frame / chassis.h) All machines, except those in Stock50cc class in either senior or juniorclass, may use:i) After-market frames / chassis,ii) After-market forks,iii) Rear shocks,iv) Heavy duty clutches,158

2012 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT17 Motocross and supercrossv) CDI units,vi) After market close ratio gearbox.17.11.3.2 Modifications to limited specific classes of machines as per table on following page, unlessotherwise specified in the SR:CLASSFRONTWHEEL(inches)REARWHEEL(inches)HEAD INCLPORTINGANDGRINDINGBARRELANDCARBURETTORINNERROTORAUTO/MANSTDOEMCRANKCASEStock 50cc Snr 10 10 N std 50cc N A YStock 50cc Jnr 10 10 N std 50cc N A YLimited 50cc to 90cc Snr 12 10 N 90cc N A YLimited 50cc to 90cc Jnr 12 10 N 90cc N A YMod 88cc - Snr 12 10 Y 88cc Y A YMod 88cc - Jnr 12 10 Y 88cc Y A YMod 110cc Snr 12 12 Y 110cc Y A YMod 110cc Jnr 12 12 Y 110cc Y A Y110cc Big Wheel Mid Size 14 12 Y 110cc Y A YSuper Mod 12 12 Y 124cc Y A Y125cc 12 12 Y 125cc Y Either YOpen Outlaw 14 12 Y 150cc Y Either NWomen / Vets 14 12 Y 150cc Y Either NSeniors. Pro Class Open Open Y 125cc Y Either NSeniors. Amateur Class Open Open Y 125cc Y Either N17.11.4 Fast 50s - Capacity Tolerances17.11.4.1 The actual engine capacity of a machinecompeting in a capacity class may notexceed the prescribed capacity.17.11.5 Fast 50s - Competition Rules17.11.5.1 All machines must be an open cradleframe unless specified in SR; and17.11.5.2 All entrants and competitors declare thatby entering an event, that their machine/ machines are suitable for the class inwhich they are entered.17.11.5.3 All entrants and competitors declare thatthey have satisfied themselves as to thesuitability of their machine for the purposeof racing.17.11.5.4 GCR 12.8.4 (side stands) does not applyto this discipline.17.11.5.5 GCR 17.6.2 (80cc 4-Stroke Class) doesnot apply to this discipline.17.11.5.6 GCR 12.16.0.3 does not apply to thisdiscipline.17.11.6 Fast 50s - Starting17.11.6.1 GCR 17.8.1.3 c does not apply to thisdiscipline as there can be no more than 20competitors on the track at any time. Thisnumber may be lower than 20 dependingon the track conditions.17.11.6.2 Starting as per 17.8.1, excluding 17.8.1.3 c.17.12 AUSTRALIAN MotocrossCHAMPIONSHIPS17.12.1 Senior Championship ClassesCLASS CAPACITY2-STROKECAPACITY4-STROKEPro-Lites up to 250cc up to 250ccPro-Open 255cc to 450cc 255cc to 450ccUnder 19 up to 250cc up to 250cc17.12.1.1 The under 19 Australian MotocrossChampionship will be for riders from15 years to under 19 years. A rider’sage on 1st January will determine theirage for the Championship. 15 year oldsmay participate provided they meet thefollowing criteria:a) Satisfy their SCB of theircompetence,b) State legislation will override theserules where applicable.17.12.2 Riders who turn 15 before the first roundof the Under 19 Australian MotocrossChampionship may place an entry for159

17 motocross and supercrossenjoy the ride160the series provided they meet the criteriaabove. If they do they will be deemed tohave moved up an age group.17.12.3 15 year olds will compete with anendorsed MA National Junior licence.Riders who turn sixteen during the seriescan continue in other relevant competitionas a junior, they are competing in theChampionship as Juniors.17.12.2 Format17.12.2.1 The Championship format will bedetermined by the Motocross Commissionand published in SR.17.12.3 Practice and Qualifying17.12.3.1 As directed in the SR, any heats andqualifiers are to be held on the day of themeeting.17.12.3.2 Timed practice for any event may be heldeither on Saturday afternoon or Sundaymorning.17.12.3.3 All grid positions will be determined byqualifying times.17.12.3.4 No competitor may enter the trackfor practicing on any of the 8 daysimmediately preceding the event otherthan the official press day..17.12.3.5 The 10 competitors leading theChampionship prior to each subsequentround will qualify for the round.17.12.3.6 The remaining 30 competitors shall lodgean Expression of Interest for the series asper the SR.17.12.3.7 U19 ChampionshipAll competitors eligible for the U19Championship in their first year of seniornational competition must compete in theU19 years Championship. Exception maybe granted by the MX Commission wherea rider has been senior at State level fora period of time and can demonstratehis or her ability at State open events, orwhere exceptional circumstance (ie ridersize) is more suited to the Open class.On having moved to Pro-Lite or Pro-Openevents except as a wildcard entry then acompetitor will no longer be eligible for theU19 years Championship series. This rulewill be effective from January 1, 2009.17.12.4 The Event17.12.4.1 For each class, a round will consist of 2races.17.12.4.2 The duration of each race will be specifiedin SR.17.12.4.3 The races must be conducted on thesame day with a minimum of 15 and amaximum of 40 competitors in each race.17.12.4.4 Each competitor may compete on asubstitute machine, provided that thecompetitor must notify the Clerk of Coursebefore commencement of the race inwhich the substitution is to be made.17.12.5 Allocation of Numbers17.12.5.1 The No 1 number plate in each class willbe allocated to the winner of the previousyear’s Championship.a) The recipient of this number canchoose not to use No.1, but insteaduse their career number. No.1, orthat competitor’s career number willnot be used by any other competitorin that class.b) For the first round of eachChampionship the previous yearsChampion will carry a numberplatewith red background and whitefigures.c) The leader of each championshipafter the first round will use thenumber plate with red background &white figures.17.12.5.2 Pro Lite and Pro Open numbers afterNo.1 will be allocated as career numbersby the MX Commission to a maximum of20 riders using the following method:a) A competitor’s overall Championshipresults from the previousyear’s Motocross & SupercrossChampionships will be used todecide the order in which theypick their career number, which isdetermined by:b) Aggregated Championship pointsawarded in both competitions and ,c) Aggregating them as a percentageas calculated by the MotocrossCommission of MA.d) Numbers 2 to 10 can only be chosenas career numbers by competitorswho finished in the top ten of eitherLites or Open Championships.The first three from the U19Championship may also choose a 2to 10 number if available.

2012 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORTe) Competitors who do not fit the abovecriteria may make an application tothe Motoctoss Commission of MAfor special consideration for a careernumber. The criteria for this wouldbe recognised International riders,previous Champions, etc.17.12.5.3 If 2 or more competitors aggregate thesame number of points, preference will begiven to:a) Competitor who competed in themost championship events, thenb) The competitor who achieved thehighest number of points at thelast championship round they bothcompeted at.17.12.5.4 For competitors to retain their careernumber they must compete in at least oneround each year of either the MX or SXChampionships, and score a minimum of50 points in total of both Championshipscombined. Exemptions to be consideredfor injury, or international competitors.17.12.5.5 No competitor may compete unlesswearing the machine identification numberon their back in contrasting colours andwith a minimum size of 125mm height and20mm width of stroke.17.12.6 Scoring for Each RacePLACE POINTS PLACE POINTS1 25 11 102 22 12 93 20 13 84 18 14 75 16 15 66 15 16 57 14 17 48 13 18 39 12 19 210 11 20 117 Motocross and supercross17.13 AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR MOTOCROSSCHAMPIONSHIPS17.13.1 Format17.13.1.1 The format of the championships will be:CLASSESFORMATUnder 80cc7 minutes + 1 lapSidecars7 minutes + 1 lap80cc and over10 minutes + 1 lap17.13.1.2 At least 5 practice laps must be offered toriders prior to the commencement of racing.17.13.1.3 There will be a minimum of 5 legs perclass.17.13.1.4 If heats and finals are required:a) Heats will be 3 legs per class, withheats to be mixed, andb) Finals will be 3 legs per class.17.13.2 Allocation of Numbers17.13.2.1 A competitor’s racing number will bedetermined as follows:a) The first digit will be the first digit ofthe postcode for the competitor’sstate of residency, except theNorthern Territory, which will be 1,b) The remainder of the number will beat the discretion of the RCB.17.13.3 Venues17.13.3.1 Venues used for Australian JuniorMotocross Championships will be closedto competitors for a minimum of 21 daysprior to the event.17.13.4 Interstate Challenge17.13.4.1 Format - Each state is to choose a teamof eight (8) junior competitors from aminimum of four (4) different classes tocompete for the Interstate Cup Challenge.Each competitor must be enteredfor the Australian Junior MotocrossChampionship, prior to the closing date.Team members must be named and theRace Secretary be informed by the end ofpractice.17.13.4.2 Scoring - Each competitor will be scoredas per GCR 12.14.0.1 within their ownclass. At the end of the Australian JuniorMotocross Championship the highestpoint scoring six (6) team members fromeach state, will have their final placing rescoredusing 12.14.01 (table) to give anoverall score. The State with the highestoverall team score will be deemed the161

17 motocross and supercrossenjoy the ride162winner of the Interstate Cup Challenge.17.13.4.3 Awards - A Perpetual Trophy will beawarded to the winning State, witheach member of the team receiving aparticipation memento.17.13.5 Practice and Qualifying17.13.5.1 All grid positions will be determinedby practice/qualifying times. Timedqualifying would be from the secondpractice session.17.14 AUSTRALIAN SUPERCROSSCHAMPIONSHIP17.14.1 Championship ClassesCLASS CAPACITY2-STROKECAPACITY4-STROKESX-Lites up to 250cc up to 250ccSX-Open 255cc to 450cc 255cc to 450cc17.14.2 Format17.14.2.1 The format for both classes of thechampionships will be as determinedby the Motocross and SupercrossCommission and published in SR.17.14.3 Allocation of Numbers17.14.3.1 The No 1 number plate in each class willbe allocated to the winner of the previousyear’s Championship.a) The recipient of this number canchoose not to use No.1, but insteaduse their career number. No.1, orthat competitor’s career number willnot be used by any other competitorin that class.b) For the first round of eachChampionship the previous year’sChampion will carry a number platewith red background and whitefigures.c) The leader of each championshipafter the first round will use thenumber plate with red background &white figures.17.14.3.2 Pro Lite and Pro Open numbers afterNo.1 will be allocated as career numbersby the MX Commission to a maximum of20 riders using the following method:a) A competitor’s overall Championshipresults from the previousyear’s Motocross & SupercrossChampionships will be used todecide the order in which theypick their career number, which isdetermined by:b) Aggregated Championship pointsawarded in both competitions and,c) Aggregating them as a percentageas calculated by the MotocrossCommission of MA.d) Numbers 2 to 10 can only be chosenas career numbers by competitorswho finished in the top ten of eitherLites or Open Championships.The first three from the U19Championship may also choose a 2to 10 number if available.e) Competitors who do not fit the abovecriteria may make an application tothe Motocross Commission of MAfor special consideration for a careernumber. The criteria for this wouldbe recognised International riders,previous Champions, etc.17.14.3.3 If 2 or more competitors aggregate thesame number of points, preference will begiven to:a) Competitor who competed in themost championship events, thenb) The competitor who achieved thehighest number of points at thelast championship round they bothcompeted at.17.14.3.4 For competitors to retain their careernumber they must compete in at least oneround each year of either the MX or SXChampionships, and score a minimum of50 points in total of both Championshipscombined. Exemptions to be consideredfor injury, or international competitors.17.14.3.5 No competitor may compete unlesswearing the machine identification numberon their back in contrasting colours andwith a minimum size of 125mm height and20mm width of stroke

2012 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT17 Motocross and supercross17.14.4 Track flags and signals for the ASXCFLAG SIGNALYellow flag held stationaryYellow flag wavedWhite flag with red crossRed flag displayed17.14.5 Grid Positions.17.14.5.1 Grid selection will be determined byqualifying times.17.14.5.2 Conditions of qualifying must be stipulatedin the SR17.14.6 Practice & Timed Qualifying17.14.6.1 Practice for championship events must be:a) Outdoor events - minimum 8 minutesfor first session and minimum 10minutes for second session,17.14.6.2 If the track is altered during the course ofthe meeting, at least 1 inspection lap mustbe offered to all qualified competitors.17.14.7 Points Allocation17.14.7.1 For events which have a minimum of10 start gates points will be allocated inaccordance with the previous GCR.MEANING, AND REQUIREMENT OF COMPETITORMinor danger, show caution, overtaking forbiddenNo jump signal, immediate danger, show caution, jumping forbidden,overtaking forbiddenMedics on track, extreme incident, competitors to show extreme caution,prepare to stop, jumping forbidden, overtaking forbidden - riders areexpected to be in first gear, standing on the pegs and riding at walking paceRace, qualifying or practice stopped, slow down and immediately proceedto the start, pits or any area indicated by the officials. All other relevant flagsand signals as per GCR 12.13.0.217.14.7.2 For events which have fewer than 10start gates, points will be allocated tofinishers in the Final and Last ChanceQualifier on a descending basis.PLACE POINTS PLACE POINTS1 25 11 102 22 12 93 20 13 84 18 14 75 16 15 66 15 16 57 14 17 48 13 18 39 12 19 210 11 20 117.14.7.3 If a tie on points occurs for any positionin the championship, the tying competitorwho has the greatest number of higherplacings will be the awarded the position.Aust Junior MX Champion Kajx COMMUNICATION163