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| 2008 ASMA RULEBOOK This 2008 ASMA rulebook is intended as a guide for both participants and motorcycle eligibility. All rules are subject to interpretation by race officials. Contents 1. Participant guidelines A. General Eligibility B. Licensing C. Penalties D. Appeals & Protests E. Rules and how they’re made F. Championship Points 2. Motorcycle Eligibility 2A. General Safety 2B. Number Plates & Numbers 3. Class Eligibility 1A. General Eligibility 1. All participants must be at least 16 years of age. 2. All participants must be physically able to race a motorcycle. Any rider who has a disability must prove they are competent on a roadcourse to be allowed to enter a race. Any racer with a medical condition that could cause danger to themselves or others such as epilepsy should not race. 3. All participants must be free of illegal narcotics and alcohol. If we suspect it is a problem, drug or alcohol testing may be required. 1B Licensing 1. You may obtain an ASMA Roadracing license by filling out a license application either at an event or you may download a form online. In addition, ASMA will send all current license holders a renewal form at the end of each year. 2. All licenses are good for the current racing season. All licenses expire on December 31st of the year they are purchased. 3. To obtain an ASMA license, you must pass a race clinic. ASMA holds a race clinic on Saturday morning at each ASMA roadrace. In addition, we have many license clinics during the off season. At the completion of the clinic you can purchase an ASMA race license, receive a number and enter races. 4. If you are already licensed, we need to see your current race license or a photocopy of your license. 5. One event licenses. One event licenses are available at a cost of $10 per event. A one day license entitles you to points and contingency. 1C. Penalties 1. In addition to fines and other penalties, ASMA Officials have the right to revoke your license, either temporary or permanently for any offense deemed unacceptable. 2. Rough riding. This is defined as intentional contact with another racer. We understand that accidents happen, we also want to make sure our racers are safe. Questionable riding can result in anything from a warning to loss of your license and forfeit of your entry fee, penalty is up to the head race official. 3. If you have a problem that’s not getting resolved, don’t yell at our staff; take your problem to the head official. Failure to do so may result in penalties. 4. Speeding in the pits. Pit speed is 5mph. Speeding will result in fines. Fines are $20 first offense, $50 second offense, $100 third offense. All speeding fines will be put into a purse for one of our races. Blatant speeding, ASMA reserves the right to penalize either higher fines or suspension of racing, or both. 5. Cutting the course. Any rider that goes off track and cuts the course and re-enters the track with an advantage will receive a stop and go penalty. Stop and go penalties will take place in the hot pits. When serving a stop and go penalty, you must come to a complete stop where directed by the race official. 6. Jumping the start. Jumping the start will result in a stop and go penalty. 7. Either you or a representative must attend the riders meeting each morning. Failure to attend the riders meeting will result in possible suspension from riding that day. 8. Racers are subject to represent both themselves and ASMA in a fair manner, both on and off the racetrack. Failure to do so may result in fines, suspensions or both. The ASMA head official has the final say in these matters. 1D. Appeals and protests 1. A fine or penalty may be appealed by using an appeal form available from race officials. Appeals will be brought to an appeal board made up of both racers and officials and put to a vote. 2. Protests may be made to determine eligibility on competitor’s motorcycles. To file a protest, fill out an official protest form available from ASMA officials. Cost for a protest is $15 for visible infractions (anything that can be seen without removing parts from a motorcycle), $25 for all other non internal engine protests and $700 for internal engine protests. If the motorcycle in question is determined legal, all protest money is turned over to the owner of that motorcycle for re-assembly. If it is determined illegal, protest money will be returned to the person who filed the protest. If motorcycle is deemed illegal, its owner will lose all points for that event in which the bike is illegal. 1E. Rules, how they’re made. 1. Generally speaking, rules are made either by committee, voting, or by ASMA staff. If a rule is made by ASMA staff, it is most likely made by Roger Heemsbergen, who has raced for 33 years. If it is made by voting, it is most likely done at either a riders meeting, or done by a poll through the message boards at ASMAracing.com. If it is done by committee, we usually pick 5 racers who have ridden with us for at least a year to help make decisions. It’s not always the same 5 racers, we want everyone to get involved with how the series is run, so don’t be surprised if we ask YOU to help us make rules or decisions. 1F. Championship Points 1. Championship points are awarded to participants in each event. In addition to class championship points, riders are also awarded overall points for each class raced, with the exception of the Beginner race which doesn’t award any points. 2. In combined classes which don’t use amateur and expert status, such as Lightweight GP, Lightweight Superbike, Formula 40, Heavyweight Twins, Kawasaki 650 Spec, Modern Vintage and Team Sprints, a riders finishing position will be awarded to amateur or expert overall points, depending on their status. 3. Top 10 Plates. Numbers 1-10 are awarded to the championship standings in Formula Arroyo (ULGP). This means racers with a low number will always be the fastest racers, something to be proud of. 4. Overall Champions. We award Overall Championships to both Amateurs and Experts. 5. Championship Bonus’ for the Expert Overall Champion is free entries for the following year. 6. Championship Bonus’ for the Amateur Overall Champion is $75 per race discount at each race the following year. 7. Championship points are based on the number of riders on a grid, as seen in the chart below. 8. How points are awarded: 1st = 35pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind. 2nd= 31pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind. 3rd= 28pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind. 4th= 25pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind 5th= 23pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind 6th= 20pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind 7th= 18pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind 8th= 16pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind 9th= 14pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind 10th= 12pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind 11th= 10pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind 12th= 8pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind 13th= 6pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind 14th= 4pts + 1 point for each rider who finished behind 15th= 2pt + 1 point for each rider who finished behind All other positions= 1point for each rider who finished behind 2A. Motorcycle Eligibility General Eligibility 1. Motorcycles must be clean in order to get through tech inspection. This is needed as the tech inspector needs to be able to look over your motorcycle for required items. 2. All motorcycles must have the following safety wired. Oil drain plug, oil fill cap, oil filter. 3. All glass, mirrors, must be removed. Plastic headlights, taillights and turn signals must either be removed or taped up and unplugged. 4. Cooling. All water cooled motorcycles must use an approved coolant. No glycol products may be used, such as antifreeze. Water Wetter or similar must be used. 5. All nuts and bolts must be tight. Check your bike over BEFORE going to tech, make sure everything’s tight. 6. Lower Fairing must be removed if we cannot see your oil drain or filter with it on. 7. Tires must be in good shape. 8. Bailing wire is not an option for anything. 9. Fully functioning front and rear brakes. 10. No loose bike parts. If it looks like it may come off, take it off. 2B. Number Plates and numbers 1. ASMA requires all amateur racers to use a Yellow background with Black numbers. All experts are required to run White background with Black numbers. Front numbers must be at least 6 inches tall, while side numbers must be at least 5 inches tall. Numbers must be placed so they are easy to read from 100 feet away. If we can’t read your number you will not be scored 3. Class Eligability Superstock Rules SuperStock bikes are allowed the following modifications. A. Bodywork may be replaced with aftermarket pieces of the same basic shape. B. Brake lines and pads may be replaced with aftermarket units. Stock rotors from the same make, model and year must be used. C. Tires must be treaded, DOT approved tires in MW SuperStock. Unlimited SuperStock may use slicks. D. Forks may be original from the same year, make and model of motorcycle. Aftermarket internal valves, springs, oil and cartridges may be used. E. Rear shock may be replaced with an aftermarket unit so long as it uses the same mounting points. F. Stock triple clamps must be used. G. Stock fuel tank must be used. H. Stock air filter must be used along with stock airbox. I. Motorcycles with fuel injection may have aftermarket ignition and/or a fuel injection mapping device, such as a Power Commander. Carburated motorcycles may be rejetted, drilled etc.. J. Stock exhaust pipe may be replaced with an aftermarket unit. K. Frame, swingarm and subframe must remain stock. L. Internal engine modifications. Cams must remain stock. Polishing or reshaping either intake or exhaust ports or runners is not allowed. Machining, radiusing, or 'three-angle' resurfacing of valve seats is allowed. . On fuel injected motorcycles, stock fuel injectors must be used. Stock pistons must be used. Stock crankshaft must be used. Carbureted motorcycles must retain stock carburetors. No machining of the head or cylinders to increase compression. M. Allowed internal engine modifications. Cams may be degreed using slotted cam sprockets. Ignition advancers may be used. Valve jobs are allowed. Aftermarket head gaskets may be used. Superbike Rules. A. Frame must be from same model of motorcycle as the engine. B. Swingarm may be changed. C. Shock linkage may be replaced with aftermarket units. D. Forks may be replaced with aftermarket units. E. Internal engine modifications are unlimited as long as the bike fits class engine size restrictions. F. Slick tires and aftermarket wheels are allowed. G. All modifications listed under SuperStock are allowed. |
| Formula Arroyo EX (Unlimited GP) Formula Arroyo is the top class in ASMA racing. Unlimited machines, experts only and a cash purse.135% payback in this class. This is a 12 lap race. Payout through 8th place. Modern Vintage (Combined Am & Ex) Have an older bike and want to do some roadracing? The ASMA Modern vintage class is for you. 1998 and older bikes are eligible so this is an inexpensive way to try roadracing. Superbike rules. Formula Amateur This is an unlimited displacement amateur money race with a purse. Amateurs only, 12 lap races. Purse paid through 6th place. Middleweight SuperStock Amateur Open to all 650cc and under 4 cylinders, 750cc and under twins and triples. SuperStock rules apply Middleweight Superstock Expert Open to all 650cc and under 4 cylinder production motorcycles, 750cc and under twins and triples. SuperStock rules apply Unlimited Superstock Amateur Open to all production motorcycles. SuperStock rules apply Unlimited Superstock Expert Open to all production motorcycles. SuperStock rules apply Formula Twins Open to 700cc and under liquid cooled twin cylinder machines, and 1000cc and under air cooled twin cylinder machines, as well as 125cc single cylinder machines. (combined am and ex) Superstock rules apply with the exception of tires. Lightweight Superbike (Combined Am & Ex) 700cc and under 4 stroke, 4 valve twins, 750cc and under 4 stroke, 2 valve twins, 550cc and under 4 cylinder and triples. Unlimited displacement 4 stroke singles. We allow 125cc 2 stroke singles as an exception. Superbike Rules. Lightweight GP (Combined Am & Ex) This class is open to any 500cc and under 2 stroke single, 250cc and under two stroke twin, 125cc singles, 750cc and under 4 stroke 4 valve twin, and up to 800cc 4 stroke 2 valve twin. Also, up to 550cc 4 cylinder 4 stroke machines and unlimited displacement singles. Heavyweight Superbike Expert This class is open to 750cc 4 stroke 4 cylinder machines, 900cc triples, and up to 1000cc 4 stroke twins. Superbike Rules. Heavyweight Superbike Amateur This class is open to 750cc 4 stroke 4 cylinder machines, 900cc triples, and up to 1000cc 4 stroke twins. Superbike Rules Beginner In 2003 ASMA added a beginner class to encourage those that don’t want to ride with the more experienced racers and to give those just starting out a chance at winning their first race a bit sooner. Riders are eligible to race the beginner until they win or finish in the top 5 three times, upon which time they will be promoted to the amateur class. Beginning riders are allowed to race in amateur classes as well. Bikes are unrestricted so long as they meet the safety guidelines. Formula 40 (combined Am & Ex) The only restriction in the formula 40 class is that the rider must be at least 40 years old to enter. Proof of age is required to enter this class especially if you look under 21! Heavyweight Twins (combined Am & Ex) The Heavyweight Twins class is made specifically for non 4 cylinder motorcycles. Any size single, twin or triple cylinder machine is eligible as long as it meets the safety requirements. Superbike Rules. Middleweight Superbike Expert 650cc 4 cylinder machines, 900cc 3 cylinder machines, and up to 850cc twins. Superbike Rules. Middleweight Superbike Amateur 650cc 4 cylinder machines, 900cc 3 cylinder machines, and up to 850cc twins. Superbike Rules. Unlimited Superbike Amateur Unlimited displacement machines and amateur licensed riders only. Superbike Rules. Unlimited Superbike Expert Unlimited displacement, experts only, Superbike Rules. Team Sprints: Two riders, one bike, 7 laps each with a rider change at halfway. No two riders currently in the top 5 of Formula Arroyo may be on one team. |