2013 AMA Supercross an FIM World Championship Rulebook

Appendix BOfficials DutiesSection Officials Duties PageB1 Race Director 49B2 Clerk of Course 50B3 Chief Clerk / Registrar 50B4 Timing and Scoring Manager 50B5 Starter 50B6 Judges, Umpires, and Observers 51B7 Pit Steward 51B8 Chief Technical Inspector 51B9 Equipment Steward 51B10 Stewards Appeals Panel 51B1 Race Directora. Ensure the racecourse is suitable and discontinue race activityif conditions become unacceptable.b. Determine if all riders are qualified to properly negotiate thecourse and prohibit any riders not so qualified from competing.c. Direct the Starter to black flag riders off the track for anycondition he deems to be unacceptable or in violation of anyrules.d. May direct the Starter to red flag/light a race that was startedimproperly.e. Provide for technical inspection of equipment being used bythe riders and bar any equipment that does not conform toequipment regulations.f. See that accurate time is kept for all races.g. To impose penalties for any infringements of the Regulations.h. To impose penalties for any voluntary or involuntary action ordeed accomplished by a person or a group of persons during ameeting, contrary to the current Regulations or instructionsgiven by an official of the meeting.i. To impose penalties for any corrupt or fraudulent act, or anyaction prejudicial to the interests of the meetings or of thesport, carried out by a person or a group of persons occurringduring an event.j. To impose penalties on organizers for having been unable toensure the smooth and efficient running of the event or forserious breaches of the Regulations.k. The Race Director is empowered to measure engines or anyother components.l. Allocate a properly enclosed location for engine inspection.m. The Race Director is empowered to make and enforcetemporary regulations necessary to cover emergencies orspecial conditions (not covered in the Rule Book), includingany unforeseen situation for the betterment and in the interestof the program.n. The Race Director must consider all protests.49OFFICIALSDUTIES