2013 AMA Supercross an FIM World Championship Rulebook

2. A rider may move to the 450SX class at any time providedhe/she is eligible for the 450SX class, as outlined in theAMA Supercross licensing regulations.e. AMA 250SX Regional Champions may defend theirchampionship’s the following season, with the followingclarifications:1. Champions may ride either region the following year butmust only compete with the no. 1 plate when defending inthe region in which they won the Championship.2. A rider that wins a 250SX Championship will be eligible toparticipate in the 250SX class for a maximum of three yearstotal regardless of what year he/she won the title. (i.e. if arider wins the Championship in their third year of 250SXcompetition, they will be ineligible for the 250SX classregardless of points and therefore not eligible to defend their250SX Championship title)3. After a rider wins a second Championship, in either region,the rider will be ineligible for the 250SX class, regardless ofpoints or number of years in class.f. Riders who are advanced to the 450SX class through points orChampionships won will not be eligible to return to the 250SXclass.g. Riders finishing inside the top 20 of the 450SX class points in2010, 2011 or 2012 will not be eligible to ride the 250SX class.h. Designated 250SX riders who competed in the 450SX class inselect 2012-13 events will remain eligible for the 250SX classin 2013-14, regardless of where they finish in the 450SX classpoints, provided that after the completion of the 2013Championship season they are not advanced to the 450SXclass through 250SX points or 250SX championships won.1. A Designated 250SX rider is defined as a 250SX licensedrider who has declared a region and is actively competing inthat region. AMA in its sole discretion will determine if a250SX rider meets the “designated 250SX rider” criteria.i. 250SX East/West riders may compete in the 450SX class,provided they are eligible for the 450SX class as outlined in theAMA Supercross licensing regulations. Riders may onlycompete in one class at each event.5.3 250SX Entriesa. Prior to being accepted for entry for any AMA Supercrossmeet, each rider must provide documentation that theyhave completed an ImPACT Concussion ManagementTest, which shall be used by the Chief Medical Officer, toassist in determining when a rider will be allowed to returnto competition after suffering a concussion.b. Supercross will be pre-entry ONLY and limited to 80 riders.Post entries will only be permitted under special circumstancesand at the sole discretion of AMA.c. Pre entries close 21 days prior to the first event of the season.All other pre entries close 14 days prior to each event.250SX CLASSRULES37