2007 Twin Creeks Raceway Rulebook/ARQA Rules

1.  It is the responsibility of the riders to know all rules, requirements and penalties listed in this rulebook.

2. The ARQA board may make a decision to modify any rule if needed.

3.  There will be 7 races in the 2007 series and a rider MUST attend at least 2 races to be considered in the overall points, also MUST be an ARQA member.

4. A rider does not have to be a member to race at an ARQA race he/she will just not be eligble for overall points.

5. A race official may be appointed by the ARQA for a single event or multiple events. The race official has the authority to make decisions about the interpretation or alteration of these rules. NO KNOBBIE TIRES (except in youth classes) 50" max width of quad.

6. CLASSES: YOUTH 1) 50cc Stock Limited Auto-50cc max (Age 4-6) See #5 below

                                 2) 50cc Production Auto-50cc max(Age 6-8) See #1-2 below

                                  3) 70cc Unlimited-70cc max (Age 6-11) See #3 below

                                  4) 90cc Stock -90cc max 2 stroke, 125cc max 4-stroke, (Age6- See#4 below

                                   5) 90cc Production Jr Auto- 90cc max 2 stroke, 125cc max 4 (Age 8-11), See #1 below

                                   6) 90cc Production Sr Auto- 90cc max 2-stroke, 125cc max 4 (Age 12-15), See #1 below

                                   7) 90 Modified-90cc max 2-stroke, 150cc max 4-stroke, (Age 8 See #3 below

                                   8) Youth Production-200 max 2-stroke, 300cc max 4-stroke, See #1 below

           AMATEUR

WOMEN'S

EXPERT PRODUCTION

PRO AM UNLIMITED

BEGINNER (open to any ATV size or type)

PRODUCTION A

PRODUCTION B

UNLIMITED OUTLAW (open to any ATV size or type)

OVER 30

CLASS DEFINITIONS:

   1) Production Classes –Stock frame and ATV engine cases must be used. Frames may have material added for strength. These changes shall not affect frame geometry. Only bolt on components allowed; with the exception of welded on nerf bars.

  2) Auto Classes –Transmissions are limited to CVT, automatic, and auto clutch. No Manual clutches allowed.

3) All engines used must be production model ATV engines or single cylinder production model motorcycle engines available for sales to the general public.

4)This class is for single-A arm air-colled ATV's only. Stock means "show-room stock" NO CHANGES ALLOWED PERIOD!! only allowable modification is a working tether switch ("kill"switch)

 5) 41 inch max width, 41 inch max wheelbase, and 4 inch max suspension travel. Production ATV ’ s may make these changes from stock: Tires, wheels (must not change stock width), internal portions of motor, spark arrester may be removed, sprockets, gearing, twist throttle, handlebars, front bumper, rear grab bar and getting. Air box lid may be removed or modified. Fenders may be trimmed, manufacture installed parental speed limiting devices may be removed. Nerf bars or suitable floorboards and a working tether cord are required. No other modifications are allowed including: carburetors exhaust systems, axles, a-arms, or shocks.Machines may be used in multiple classes by the same rider provided that both rider and ATV meet the requirements of the class. All engines used in sanctioned ATV competition must be production model ATV engines or single cylinder production model motorcycle engines available for sale to the general public. The complete engine which a rider has qualified may be changed, provided that it is replaced with an engine of the same make, model and displacement. Custom frames are allowed. Production Classes Stock frame and ATV engine cases from the original manufacturer of that make and model must be used. OEM frames may have material added for strength. These changes shall not affect frame geometry. Only bolt on components allowed. All youth riders must fit the ATV. With rider in normal riding position, with hands on handlebars, there must be a bend in the elbows, fingers must reach all control levers. Rider in a standing position on foot pegs must have 3 inches of space between seat and rider inseam. Random equipment inspections may be done at the Nationals and may include fuel, sound, 50 inch width and displacement. An engine may be bored or stroked, to change displacement classes, but must not exceed the class limit. Example, 400cc engine may be increased to a maximum of 450cc. There is no .080 inches overbore allowed, over the class limit. All ATV ’ s must have dirt track tires, nerf bars or suitable floorboards, working tether cord, maximum width of 50 ” , all glass covered, control levers must have ball ends, engine size stamped on engine and axel nuts must have cotter pins or clips, Transmissions in 90, 70 and 50 Production classes, limited to automatic and auto clutch. No manual clutches allowed. Pro ATVs must not exceed 102db @ 3,750 rpm and all other ATVs should not exceed 102db as measured by the stationary sound test procedures, SAE J1287

Beginner class is on open/unlimited class the requirement is that the racer is MUST be racing less than 1 year. A rider may only race this class for 1 season.

Unlimited classes (women's, unlimited outlaw, over 30, pro am unlimited, beginner) have no limit in the amount of cc's. NO 450's allowed in the outlaw unlimited class 

 COST: Entry Fees (per racer/per race): All classes  $35 

               Gate Fee: $10, 6 & under FREE  

9. Points will be awarded for each race in each class as follows: 1st Place - 30 pts; 2nd Place - 25 pts; 3rd Place - 21 pts; 4th Place - 18 pts; 5th Place - 16 pts; 6th Place and so on down to the last qualifying position. Those who did not qualify for the main event in their class, will receive 0 points for that race. All amateur classes have 1 throw away race. The rider does not choose the points to be thrown out, the lowest points are automatically deducted. have a throw away. 

 In the event of an end of the year tie in total points, the tie will be broken by determining which rider had the higher number of 1st place finishes for the series. If a tie still exists, the number of 2nd place finishes for the series will be used and so forth until the tie is resolved. ARQA Board Members will make determination if needed. 

9. Heat races are run in order to determine the line-up order for the main event. (Ex: A rider with a 1st place finish in the heat will have first pick to line up for the main.) If there are 10 or more racers signed up in a class, that class would be divided into multiple heats. Each heat will be timed based on the finish time of the 1st place rider. In the case of multiple heats, line-up order for the main race will be determined in the following manner: If there are two heats: The 1st place finisher in the fastest heat will get first line up pick; The 1st place finisher of the second fastest heat will get second line-up pick; The 2nd place finisher of the fastest heat will get third line-up pick.

The 2nd place finisher of the second fastest heat will get fourth line-up pick; etc.

10. Racers that DNF in the heat race will receive last pick in the main race line-up.

11. The Start Official for the race has the authority to disqualify or penalize any racer acting inappropriately. Racers will respect the decision of the Start Official without argument.

12. If a racer jumps the start, he/she will be moved to the penalty line to start.

13. The following items will be inspected before the start of the race by the Inspection Officer. Any racer not meeting these requirements WILL NOT be allowed to race. A. Number plates are REQUIRED on both front bumper and rear grab bar of each quad. Remember, if your number cannot be read, you will not be scored. At race registration, to prevent number duplication, quad numbers will be accepted first come first serve, 

 Helmets and boots are required of all racers. IF boots are tie they must be double knotted and excess string placed inside the boots. LONG pants and Long- sleeved shirt adviced.  

Chest protectors, racing pants, and goggles are highly recommended. A tether type kill switch is required to be installed on each quad being used for either practice or racing. The tether or "kill" switch must be in working order  Nerf bars are also required.

14. In the event that you are being lapped, you must allow the faster rider to pass you. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. The rider is signaled with a blue flag.

15. Riders must staymust re-enter the track where he/she went out of bounds or they may be disqualified or dropped back one full lap.

16. Riders must finish a heat on the same quad which they began the race. The use of 2 or more quads in one heat or moto is not permitted. However, a second quad may be used for additional heat races if needed, as long as the second quad meets the track and race requirements as determined by the inspection officer. The point of this rule is that the same quad, which lines up at the gate is the same quad, which must cross the finish line.

17. Each rider must memorize the color and function of each flag. Green signals that the race is in progress. Yellow signals that the racer should take caution. This is usually used in a particular section of the track when an accident has occurred. Red will be used to stop the race. If the red flag comes out and the leader has not yet completed one half of the total laps, the race will be restarted. If the leader has completed at least one half of the required laps when the red flag is waved, the race is over. Black is waved at an individual rider to signal him to pull off the track. White is a courtesy flag which signals that the rider is beginning his last lap. Blue signals a lapped rider. The rider should move over to let the faster riders pass. The checkered flag means that the race is over.

18. The race promoter will determine how many laps are to be run by each class.

19. Those entering the Expert classes must stay in the expert classes for the remainder of the series unless permission is given by the race promoter/ARQA Board. Those in other classes may switch to another class at future races if their quad meets class restrictions, but POINTS WILL NOT TRANSFER Expert riders have NO throw-away races

20. Points cannot, under any circumstance, be carried from on class to another.

21. The race promoter /ARQA Board has the authority to force a rider up to a more advanced class if it is felt that the rider is too advanced for his current class.

 22. Any problems, concerns or complaints about the race and/or scoring procedures should be taken to sign-up IN WRITTING, or to an ARQA Board Member - DO NOT BOTHER THE OTHER STAFF MEMBERS WITH THESE MATTERS.

 23. ROLLING IN THE TRACK: (For the safety of all riders.) Maximum speed is 10 mph. THIS IS NOT PRACTICE TIME. Racers that exceed this limit will be given one warning. A second violation will result in a penalty of one lap in the heat race.

24. PIT AREA RIDING: Maximum speed is 5 mph. No quads or pit bikes will be allowed outside the pit area.

25. Protest: Protester must contact official in writing with discrepancy, (displacement, width, etc. and protest fee of $150 per discrepancy) within 30 minutes of the race being protested. Track official will appoint someone to perform teardown. Only the rider, official, mechanic, and protester need to be present during teardown. If no discrepancy
found, $100 will be awarded to rider being protested. $50 will be paid to mechanic. 26. Penalties: If a rider is found in violation of a rule, they will forfeit all previous points and be disqualified for the remainder of the series. $100 will be returned to protester and $50 will be paid to mechanic.

27. Two minute rule: If a rider fails to report to starting line a representative must be present to hold starting position for the race, the starting of a race will not be held up for longer than two minutes. On marked course. If a rider cuts the track or goes out of bounds he/she will be docked 1 lap.