Racing Rules and Reglations

There are many rules to follow for a safe race day. There are rules for the riders to follow as well as rules for the scooter or machine that you are racing. There are also track rules to follow and we will go over all of these on this page.

• Rider Gear

1. Full face helmet (snell aproved)
2. Leather riding pants (some tracks accept jeans and knee pads)
3. Leather riding jacket
4. Boots
5. Gloves

• Scooter or Machine

1. Must be safe.
2. No broken body pieces sticking out or protruding
3. Brakes must all be operating properly
4. Must be clean of fuel and oil and no leaks
5. Must have fuel/oil catch cans as needed
6. Must have numbers on four sides

• Track Rules (some track rules will differ at tracks )

1. Must follow all track managers rules and signals
2. Must follow all flag persons signals
3. Enter track only when and where designated to enter
4. Exit only where designated to enter pit area
5. Must idle slow thru pit area (some tracks no riding in pits)
6. Always signal with left hand when leaving track into pits
7. If you crash and are ok and bike is not leaking any fluids move off track
8. IF you crash and are hurt do not move
9. If you crash and are ok but bike has leaked fluids leave track but leave bike on track.

There are many other rules at each track that will be covered at drivers meeting. So please you must attend all drivers meetings and inspections

• Flags

GREEN FLAG: Start or continue racing

YELLOW FLAG: Caution – Slow to pace speed

When the Flagman displays the yellow flag , slow down in a safe manner and stay directly behind the scooter or bike you were following during the last green flag lap. Passing or jumping positions is not allowed. Scooters or bikes not obeying the caution flag or procedures may be disqualified. Failure to get in position within one lap after lineup is determined or failure to allow another vehicle in will result in offender going to the rear.

If the Flagman displays the yellow flag on the first lap, the race will be re-started with the original line-up, except for those who pit, cannot re-start, or leave the track.

After one completed lap, all scooters and/or motorcycles that are stopped on the track when the yellow is displayed must restart at the rear of the field. All scooters or bikes involved, will be charged with the yellow. The only exception is if the scooter or bike is stopping to notify officials of a track hazard or a safety related concern.

Any scooter or bike that is charged with two (2) yellow flags will be disqualified.

GREEN / YELLOW FLAG: Continue Racing but with Caution

Continue to race, but be aware of the race conditions as the caution is also displayed. Watch for the problem(s) on or near the racing surface. This may be a slow moving bike due to mechanical problems and attempting to leave the track. This Green / Yellow combination may also be a scooter/bike in one of the turns against the wall, or to the inside of the track just off the racing surface.

RED FLAG: Danger – STOP!

Stop as quickly and safely as possible and remain stopped unless directed to move by safety / fire crews. The race is stopped until the safety / fire crew and ambulance crew reach and clear the accident area.

No pit crew members or family are allowed on the racing surface of the track. Only safety personnel, wrecker crews, and race officials will be allowed on the track to clear the accident scene. Infield pit crews must remain in the designated area.

RED / YELLOW: You may move the scooter/bike

The race is still stopped. When the Red / Yellow is displayed, you may move your scooter/bike to the designated infield pit area and proceed with servicing your scooter/bike without a lap penalty. No pit crew are allowed on the track. Do not work on your scooter/bike on the race track, you will be disqualified.

When the accident has been cleared and the race is ready to resume the YELLOW will be displayed. You will be lined up in the in the order of the last completed lap.

BLACK FLAG: Leave the track immediately

Usually means disqualified for that race unless otherwise notified. The scooter/bike shall go directly to the designated infield pit area immediately. You may be allowed to resume racing if your problems are resolved. If you go to the main pit area you can not re-enter the race.

The scooter/bike will not be scored immediately after receiving the black flag.

Failure to yield to the BLACK FLAG will result in disqualification for that specific race, the entire event, or possibly suspension. Anyone Black Flagged in the Heat will start in the rear

TWO TO GO: Two laps to finish

When there are two laps remaining, the Flagman will signal the racers by holding the white and checkered flags so they are not unfurled and they are displayed parallel to each other.

WHITE FLAG: Last Lap

Last lap, one final racing lap until the race is over.

CHECKERED FLAG: Race is Over

The Flagman will show the Checkered flag when the race winner first crosses the finish line. Scooters/bikes are scored in the order they cross the finish line. The race is completed and the unofficial results are complete. The scooter/bikes as designated by the Track Manager in each class must report directly to the Tech area for Claims, Protests and Tech.