Steve Halterman

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2010 Program Rules   1) It is the duty and responsibility of the rider to determine the class in which he or she belongs. 2) Any rider racing prior to 2008  will  not be allowed to race in the beginner class. Any rider receiving a series award in the 2009 Missouri State Series is not eligible for the beginner class. The beginner class is an entry level class not an ability level class. 3) Missouri State Officials may move riders up based on written or published proof that the rider has competed in a higher class. 4) Missouri State officials will not move someone up just because they are fast. You must have proof that a rider rode in a higher class. 5) NMA rules on 50cc, 65cc, and 85cc classes prevail as far as displacement and modifications. 6) All classes are modified classes. 7) "Big Wheels" race in Supermini or Schoolboy classes only. 8) You must ride the same bike in the second moto as you rode in the first moto of that class. 9) A rider must be on the starting line and complete one lap under their own power in at least one moto before being scored for the day. They must cross the finish line. 10) Missouri State officials are not responsible for locating riders before their event. 11) If a rider leaves the course for ANY reason they must reenter the track at the safest possible point nearest their point of exit. But not at a point where they improve their position. Race officials will determine cutting the course going around a jump or obstacle.  Penalty is 5 positions. This infraction will be judged on a case by case basis. 12) If a moto must be stopped because of a rider or riders obstructing the progress and safety of the moto that rider or riders will not be allowed to restart the moto unless allowed by the race official. 13) There will be NO restarts unless in the opinion of the race official that continuing the race will endanger the riders. 14) A malfunction of the starting gate will be the race officials decision. 15) If for any reason the race must be stopped it will be considered complete if the leading rider has completed over 50% of the laps. Example: 3 laps completed in a 5 lap race. 16) Lapped riders must move over or be black flagged. 17) If it becomes necessary to run qualifiers the trackside program will randomly divide the classes into heats and LCQ’S 18) DNS means Did Not Start. A rider not coming to the line and completing one full lap will receive a DNS. They receive last place points plus 10 DNS points. If they start the second moto and complete 1 lap they will receive points for their second moto finish plus the points from the first moto. 19) DNF means DID NOT FINISH. Riders will receive a DNF if they do not take the checkered flag. A rider who DNF’S will receive 5 DNF points in addition to last place points, A rider may push his bike across the finish line. If the finish line is at the top of a large jump, bikes and riders can go around the jump and signal the score keepers. 20) You must ride 7 of the 11 races to receive series awards. 21) Age as of January 1, 2007 determines which age group you ride. You must ride in your age group. NO 11 year olds in the 85cc 12-15 class. 22) Yellow flag situation: NO Passing, NO Double jumping, and NO Tripling in the yellow flag area. NO improving of position. Penalty is a minimum of one finishing position per infraction. Maximum penalty is Disqualification. This will be a decision of the race official. 23) The white flag is a courtesy flag. It is not necessary to display the white flag at the beginning of the final lap. 24) If during riders meeting it is stated that motos will be 5 laps and for some reason the race is not stopped until 6 or more laps are completed. The race will be considered over at the end of the 5th lap. Scorekeepers lap sheets will determine moto finish. 25) 50cc classes only: A parent may push their rider across the finish line if their bike quits or breaks in the last turn before the finish line. They may NOT push from 1/2 a lap away. only if the bike quits in the last turn. 26) No Senior 50 bikes are allowed in the 4-6 age class. Senior bikes are allowed in the 50 cc 7-8 and 50cc open classes. 27) Any verbal harassment or physical abuse of Missouri State officials will be grounds for permanent disqualification. 28) No alcoholic beverages or illegal substances will be allowed on the track or pit area. Riders should not use any of the above mentioned substances before or during an event as long as they remain in competition. Any rider that is impaired will not be allowed to compete. 29) A rider is responsible for the actions of their Pit Crew. Infractions by riders Pit crew or associated spectators will be grounds for penalties against that rider. 30) Amateur riders competing in an age class that pays money may have a shop sponsor paid in lieu of jeopardizing amateur status. Payment will be made by the Missouri State Motocross Series directly to the sponsor in the name of the amateur rider. 31) Ties in series points will be broken in the following manner. A) The Rider with the most 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. (of their best 7 finishes) will win the tie. B) If a tie still exists points from races not previously counted (throwouts) will break the tie. c) If a tie still exists the riders overall finish from the final race of the season will break the tie. 32)  Riders are not allowed to ride bikes in larger displacement classes. (Example NO 65's in the 85 classes. 2010 Classes   50 Jr 4-6 50 Sr 7-8 50 Open 65 Jr  7-9 65 Sr 10-11 65 Open 85 Jr 9-11 85 Sr 12-15 85 Open 9-13 79-85cc 2stroke/150 4 stroke NO Big Wheels Supermini thru 16 79-112cc 2stroke/150 4 stroke Big Wheels Allowed 125 Am. 99cc-125cc Min. Wheels: Front 19"; Rear 16" 250 Beg 122-250cc 2 or 4 stroke 250 Nov 122-250cc 2 or 4 stroke 250 Int 122-250cc 2 or 4 stroke 250 Expert 122-250cc 2 or 4 stroke 450 Beg. 122cc-Open 2 or 4 stroke 450 Nov. 122cc-Open 2 or 4 stroke 450 Int. 122cc-Open 2 or 4 stroke 450 Exp. 122cc-Open 2 or 4 stroke Girls thru 15 79-112cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke Big Wheels Allowed Women 99-250cc 2 or 4 stroke Schoolboy 12-15 122-250cc 16-24 122cc-Open Plus 25 122cc-Open Plus 30 122cc-Open NO Current Experts Plus 35 122cc-Open Plus 40 122cc-Open Plus 45 122cc-Open