Classes:
1. Classes are created, managed, and arranged by the Officers.
2. The Score Chairman will assign all racers to a class based on
the rider's experience and skill level. The Score Chair also
assigns Official TKOCCR Race Numbers.
3. No rider may race without TKOCCR numbers prominently
displayed on the front and both sides of a motorcycle, or the
front and rear on quads.
4. The three digit TKOCCR race number must be followed by a
smaller sized alpha character to denote the race division.
example: 628-B .
5. New members may use "pie-plates" distributed by the Score
Chair for their numbers.
6. Class changes are approved by the Score Chairman. Do NOT
change your line-up position or TKOCCR numbers without prior
clearance.
7. To be eligible to ride in age-based classes, the rider must be
that age on or before the day of the race. A change in age status
does not automatically mean a change of racing class. The
Score-Chair's decision out-weighs a rider's age status.
8. Mini Class age is as of Jan. 1st of the race year.
9. Division A, B, and X riders must use an 85cc or larger
machine.
10. Mini division is limited to 105cc (2 stroke) or 150cc (4 stroke)
maximum size machine.
11. Maximum age allowable in the Mini division is 14.
12. Mini-bike riders age 12 to 16 may race the B division in LongCourse
Mini, Sportsman, or Ladies classes, using an 85cc or
larger bike.
13. The Quad Utility Class requires automatic transmission/clutch
production models and reverse gear. The Polaris Ace may be
entered in the Utility class.
14. The quad team class requires 2 riders and a maximum of 2
machines. The team may have a maximum of 2 machines per
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team and must use the same machines throughout the race. In
the event that a machine breaks, riders can continue the race
by sharing the remaining quad. If a team rider breaks down
mid-race, the other teammate may restart the lap from the pit.
Both teammates must perform their work requirement on the
same day. At least one original team member must registered
for the team in each race. In the event of injuries taking out the
original team members a 2nd substitute may be used with
officer approval. A substitute can ride for multiple teams but
not on the same weekend.
15. The Sportsman Class is designed for riders who feel that they
are not up to the level of competition in the Novice class or age
based classes. This class is for inexperienced riders who are
new to racing. IT IS NOT a 'crossover' class for riders of other
venues (Enduro, Motocross, etc.).
16. The Women's class is designed for the ladies of TKOCCR who
want to race against other women. It is not intended to limit
participation of female racers, as they are welcomed in every
other class. This class does not require the top placing racers to
bump up the following year. All women's classes require
completion of work requirement to qualify for year-end
awards.
17. Reserved;
of the work requirement to qualify for year-end awards.
18. The Trail Riders class is designed for those who want the thrill
of participation without the stress of competition. No points or
year-end awards are given. There will be A class and a B class.
A class riders can only ride in A Trail Rider. Members can
petition the officers for an exception in the event that an A
rider parent is using the B Trail Rider class to assist or train a
child. However, if the rider is causing a disruption in a B
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division contenders race, then the privilege will be revoked.
Riders that are not known to TKOCCR should attempt to trail
ride in the division that fits their speed. Riders that enter B
Trail and do not fit the speed profile of the B Division can be
bumped to A Trail for future races. Finally, all trail riders will
be required to display pink on all three of their number plates
and are required to not interfere with points racers.
19. Out-of-Circuit riders: Riders from other racing circuits or
cycle-sports who enter an TKOCCR event do not pick their own
riding class. TKOCCR staff will assign them to a riding class
similar to that of their home circuit or sport, based on their
level of riding experience or class standings.
6.1.4 Bumps and Transfers:
1. Each rider's status will be reviewed periodically to ensure
he/she is in the proper class. Riders may be 'bumped up' to a
more challenging class by the Scoring Director, based on lap
times, speed rating, or other criteria. Riders may also
voluntarily 'bump' themselves.
2. Bumped riders will be re-scored based on where their final
time would have placed them in the new class. Bumped times
may be adjusted, if race course conditions, length, etc are
notably different between classes.
3. Racers should make best effort to solidify their class by their
3rd race. Class bumps can occur anytime, although the
majority will be prior to the racer's fourth race to promote
competition. (Example; Rider finishes 3 races in 1st place in
Beginner shows 3x25pts.... New class is Novice, where his final
times would have placed him in 4th, 3rd, and 6th place
position, therefore points transferred are 18, 20 & 15).
4. No rider can be forced to enter the AA class. If a rider has
reached the highest class and sets the bar, they can stay there.
Again, this is based on times and not age.
5. A rider may be bumped to the next skill level. Example: You
may be bumped from +40 Ama into +40 Int, or from +40 Ama
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to +30 Ama, or from +40 Ama to Ama.
6. All bumps will be reviewed periodically by the Scoring
department and any bumps will be agreed on by no less than
three officers. Two of these officers will be the scoring
personnel.
7. If a rider moves from the B Division to the A Division and the
track conditions do not warrant a fair comparison, then the
transferring rider will be given last place points for that race.
This is an example and is not a limitation of consideration.
8. A rider may move to another class at any time, but can only
transfer a maximum of 3 races and a workday-- any other
times or points are forfeited. In such a case, it shall be the
times from the rider's first three events he attended that
season (not his 'best' three, but his FIRST three). This should
not be confused with the first three race dates of the season
calendar. Also remember that it is TIMES that transfer, not
POINTS. The only possible exception to this rule is a rider who
starts in the middle of the season.
9. If the Score Chair (not the rider) should bump a rider after his
fourth race, then 100% of that rider's times earned so far will
move with him to the new class.
10. No rider may transfer points to a lower class. If a rider races
two or three races in a class and decides the riders are too fast
for them to compete, they may transfer classes but no points
will follow. Possible exceptions, a new rider who races one
race, realizes they are in the wrong class and readjusts their
class. This is an example and is not a limitation of
consideration.
11. If a rider transfers to a faster class, he cannot transfer back
down that same season (no class hopping).