2009 Gulf Coast "Thunder" Series
MX UTV & QUAD Classes and Rules
(Revised 1/05/09)
Series Sponsored By:
Big Country Motorsports
Texas Truck Works

2009 GCQRA MX RULES

1. RACE PROMOTOR/OFFICIAL
The race Promoter has authority concerning all rules mentioned in this rulebook. He has complete authority in regard to interpretation, addition, deletion or alteration of these rules. Abusive behavior toward any GCQRA official or staff member will result in disqualification and/or removal from the event without refund. A race official may be appointed by the race promoter for a single event or multiple events. The race promoter/official has the authority to make decisions about the interpretation or alteration of these rules.

2. NO ALCOHOL

Riders are not allowed to consume alcohol prior to their race. Any rider caught consuming alcohol or other illegal substances prior to their race will be disqualified and BANNED from future GCQRA events.

3. 2009 CLASSES
1: Open Expert
2: Pro-Am
3: Open "A" Intermediate
4: Open "B" Novice
5: Open "C" Beginner
6: Quad Open
7: Over 30 "A"
8: Over 30 "B"
9. Over 40
10: Open Women's
11: Women/Mom's Hobby (updated 12-14-08 )
12: Open Dad's (updated 12-14-08 )
13: Blaster/Sport (updated 12-14-08 )
14: Co-ed Youth (updated 12-14-08 )
15: Open UTV/Side-by Side (new for 2009 )
16: Super Mini (updated 12-14-08 )
17: Sr. Mini (updated 12-14-08 )
18: Jr. Mini (updated 12-14-08 )
19: Sr. Pee Wee (updated 12-14-08 )
20. Jr. Pee Wee (updated 12-14-08 )
21. Youth UTV/Side-by-Side (Trial class for 2009)

4/1 Open Expert
This class is for points and money. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. Riders who race on the Expert level will race this class. Riders must be at least 16 years old to race in this class. The Race Promoter will determine which racers MUST enter the Open Expert class. This class pays back a minimum 150% of the total entries in the class. However if there are less than 3 entries this class will become a nonpaying class and will be racing for points only The race promoter/official has the right to make decisions regarding a rider's ability to compete in this class on a case-by-case basis. In order to move up to this class, the race promoter/official will have the current expert class vote on who they feel is ready to move into this class. The majority vote will decide. The race promoter/official will have final veto. If you run this class, the ONLY other class you can run is the Pro Am class. #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/2: Pro-Am
This class is for points and an 80% payout at each event. However this class will require at least 3 riders to be a paying class otherwise you will be racing for points only (same as the expert class). This class is open to rider's ages 16 yrs and up (unless you have prior consent of the GCQRA board). It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. Beginners/C and B class riders will NOT be permitted to race in this class. If a rider feels that he or she is ready to test their skills against the Expert class, then they should not be racing in the Open B or Open C class. Riders DO NOT have to sign up for an additional class to participate in this class. The race official/promoter has the right to make decisions regarding a rider's ability to compete in this class on a case-by-case basis. #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping.

4/3: Open "A" Intermediate
this skill-level class is for points and plaques (or trophies). This class is open to rider's ages 16 yrs and up (unless you have prior consent of the GCQRA board). It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. Riders between the Expert and B level may race this class. The board has authority to make exceptions to this rule on a case by case basis. #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/4: Open "B" Novice
This skill-level class is for points and plaques (or trophies). This class is open to rider's ages 14 yrs and up (unless you have prior consent of the GCQRA board). It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. The board has authority to make exceptions to this rule on a case by case basis. #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/5: Open "C"/Beginner
this skill level class is for points and trophies. This class is open to rider's ages 14 yrs and up (unless you have prior consent of the GCQRA board). It is designed to be an "introductory level class for the beginner rider and have not finished in the top 2 for the season. In addition, if the rider placed in the top 2 of the beginner class from the prior season he/she is not eligible for this class. The top 2 riders from the prior season is required to advance to the Open B class and it is recommended that the 3rd, 4th and 5th finishers advance also. The race official/promoter has the right to make decisions regarding "beginner" status on a case-by-case basis. Any displacement size is permissible (2-stroke or 4-stroke). The race promoter/official will review each track and determine which obstacles may be jumped/cleared for this class. This will normally exclude triples and big double jumps or any dangerous obstacle. Those who violate this rule may be docked a position or laps. The board has authority to make exceptions to this rule on a case by case basis.
#1rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/6: Open Quad
This class is for points and plaques (or trophies).It is open to both 2 and 4-stroke machines. Any displacement size is permissible. This class is open to rider's ages 14 yrs and up (unless you have prior consent of the GCQRA board) This class in not open to A, Pro Am and Expert riders this class is for B riders and down only. #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/7: Over 30 "A"
This class is for points and an 80% payout at each event. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. Age effective date will be the date of the event. (Note) Must have at least 3 riders for pay out, If less than 3 riders, then this class will become a non paying class and will be racing for points only (same as Expert and Pro Am). #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/8: Over 30 "B"
This class is for points and plaques (trophies). It is open to both2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. Age effective date will be the date of the event. A rider cannot compete in this class if he/she has ever raced at the Expert or intermediate level classes. #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/9: Over 40
This class is for points and plaques (trophies). It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. Age effective date will be the date of the event. #1rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/10: Open Women's
This class is for points and plaques (or trophies.) It is open to women riders ages 14 and up (unless you have prior consent of the GCQRA board). It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/11: Women/Mom's Hobby (updated 12-14-08 )
This class is for points and plaques (or trophies.) It is open to women riders ages 12 and up (unless you have prior consent of the GCQRA board). It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. This class is designed for the less experienced, less aggressive rider and for the moms to have a class to compete in. Like we have in all the classes the board will make decisions on a case by case basis if a rider is to advanced to compete in this class. #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/12: Open Dad's (updated 12-14-08 )
This class will not trophy at each event, however this class will accumulate points for year end awards and will have a discounted entry fee at all events. It is open to both 2 & 4 strokes. Any displacement size is permissible. This class is designed for the less experienced, less aggressive Dad riders to have a class to compete in. Like we have in the other classes the board will make decisions on a case by case basis if a rider is to advanced to compete in this class. #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/13: Sport (240cc 2-Stroke/350cc 4-Stroke/90 MOD) (updated 12-14-08 )
This is an age and cc limit class not a skill level class and is for points and plaques (or trophies.) It is open to riders 12 and up and however no one above a "B" skill level rider allowed. Air-cooled 2-strokes 240.01cc or less, air-cooled 4-strokes 350.01cc or less, 2-stroke water-cooled engines 105.01cc or less and4-stroke water cooled engines 150.01 cc or less. (This includes 90mods). Big bores are allowed in this class as long as the maximum cc limits are not exceeded. Age effective date is Feb,8 2009. #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/14: Co-ed Youth (updated 12-14-08 )
This is an age and cc limit class not a skill level class and is for points and plaques (or trophies.) It is limited to rider's age 10-15 years old. It is open to air-cooled 2-strokes 200.01cc or less, air-cooled 4-strokes 300.01cc or less, 2-strokewater-cooled engines 100.01cc or less and 4 stroke water cooled engines 150.01cc or less. (This includes 90mods). Age effective date is Feb,8 2009#1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/15: Open UTV (new for 2009 )
This UTV/Side-by-Side class is for year end points and 80% payout (must have 3 entries to payout if less than 3 you will be racing for points only). It is limited to driver ages 16 and up and riders age 16 and up. It is open to Side-by Side vehicles only. Required equipment to race this class is leg restraints/doors, arm restraints/full nets on driver and passenger sides, seat belts/harness, grab bar/handle for passenger, helmets driver and rider, rider must also wear gloves, neck collar on driver and rider, fire extinguisher mounted in the bed of buggy, tip over fuel shut off valve, battery box/terminal cover and clear number plates on both sides of vehicle. Recommended equipment is full nets on both sides of UTV, kill switch mounted at the rear of buggy with tether, and fire suit for driver and rider. There will only be one name allowed to be assigned to each UTV and that rider will be required to be in the buggy in order to race at each event. This class will be a 80% payout per buggy if we have at least 3 entries and will be a $40 entry fee per buggy at each event. Age effective date is Feb,8 2009. #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping

4/16: Super Mini (updated 12-14-08 )
This is an age and cc limit class not a skill level class and is for points and Trophies it is limited to ages 8-14 years old. This class is limited to 96cc two stroke and125cc four stroke. It is recommended that all Quads racing in this class will need a good stable dual A Arm suspension; this is for the safety of our Super Mini riders. With the speeds that these Quads are capable of going it is recommended that they have a safe stable suspension. You are allowed to modify your engine, suspension and clutches as long as the maximum cc limits are not exceeded. ATV engines only, water cooled engines are allowed, NO manual clutches, engine must match production frame. You are allowed to add brackets for added suspension but keep in mind if you are planning on racing at any national events you are not allowed to weld to the frame. Cobra 70cc or any equivalent quads will be allowed to race in this class but no manual clutch allowed. This class is set up for the older mini racers age group to be able to compete on competitive quads locally and nationally before moving on to the faster quads such as the Youth class quads. Everyone will be asked to step 3 feet behind the rider so not to interfere with the race. Age effective date is Feb,8 2009. #1 rule: roll to the right if you are not jumping

4/17: Sr. Mini (updated 12-14-08 )
This is an age and cc limit class not a skill level class and is for points and Trophies it is limited to ages 10-12 years old. This class is limited to 90cc two stroke and 107cc four stroke. You are allowed to modify your engine, suspension and clutches as long as the maximum cc limits are not exceeded. ATV engines only, water cooled engines are allowed, NO manual clutches, engine must match production frame. You are allowed to add brackets for added suspension but keep in mind if you are planning on racing at any national events you are not allowed to weld to the frame. Carb. Can not to exceed 28mm. Cobra 70cc or any equivalent quads will not be allowed to race in this class however the 50cc Cobra and LEM will be allowed to race in this class but cannot exceed 50cc and single speed trans only. This class is set up for the older mini racers age group to be able to compete on competitive quads locally before moving on to the faster quads such as the Super Mini quads. Everyone will be asked to step 3 feet behind the rider so not to interfere with the race. Age effective date is Feb,8 2009. #1 rule: roll to the right if you are not jumping.

4/18: Jr. Mini (updated 12-14-08 )
This is an age and cc limit class not a skill level class and is for points and Trophies it is limited to ages 6-9 years old. This class is limited to 90cc two stroke and 107cc four stroke. You are allowed to modify your engine, suspension and clutches as long as the maximum cc limits are not exceeded. ATV engines only, water cooled engines are allowed, NO manual clutches, engine must match production frame. You are allowed to add brackets for added suspension but keep in mind if you are planning on racing at any national events you are not allowed to weld to the frame. Carb cannot exceed 28mm. Cobra 70cc or any equivalent quads will not be allowed to race in this class however the 50cc Cobra and LEM will be allowed to race in this class but cannot exceed 50cc.This class is set up for the younger age group to be able to compete on competitive quads locally before moving into the older age group such as the Sr. Mini class. Everyone will be asked to step 3 feet behind the rider so not to interfere with the race. Age effective date is Feb,8 2009. #1 rule: roll to the right if you are not jumping

4/19: Sr. Pee Wee (updated 12-14-08 )
This is an age and cc limit class not a skill level class and is for points and trophies. It is open to rider's ages 5-7 years old. Riders racing in this class are not eligible to race in the Jr. Pee-Wee Class. Engines are limited to50.01cc 2-stroke and 70cc 4-stroke. A one time standard over bore is allowed as long as the cc limits is not exceeded (Standard overbore: 10 to 20 thousandths over the stock bore). Water cooled engines are allowed and ATV engines only, no manual clutches allowed. Engines much match production frame. Jetting, gearing, tires, wheels, sprockets, shocks, a-arms, swing-arms, nerf bars, handlebars, steering stem, and axle may be changed/modified but no other mods are allowed. This means no engine or clutch alterations of any kind, if it came from the factory with it, it has to stay on and if it didn't come from the factory with it, it can't be added. No race gas of any kind allowed in this class. The only exception is that you are allowed to add a safety kill switch to the ignition and running boards will be accepted as nerf bars for this class. Brackets may be added to production frame for added suspension (keep in mind if you plan on running any national races you are not allowed to weld brackets to production frames). Parents must be on hand at all times during specified moto to ensure rider is secure from start to finish. Parents cannot help rider when at the gate by pushing or touching the rider when the gate is being dropped. Everyone will be asked to step 3 feet behind the rider so not to interfere with the race. Exceptions – running boards will be accepted as nerf bars in this class. Age effective date is Feb,8 2009. All participants in this class will receive a trophy or participation award. NOTE: The 50cc Cobra or other equivalent quads are not allowed in this class. No race gas of any kind allowed in this class. #1 rule: roll to right if not jumping

4/20: Jr. Pee Wee (updated 12-14-08 )
This is an age and cc limit class not a skill level class ,this production class is a non-competitive class, designed for the new or inexperienced rider, racing for participation trophies or plagues only at each race. Year-end participation awards will be given to members who have raced in a minimum of 5 races throughout the season. It is open to rider's ages3-5 years old. Riders racing in this class are not eligible to race in the Sr. Pee-Wee Class in the same season. Engines are limited to50.01cc 2-stroke and 70cc 4-stroke.A one time standard over bore is allowed as long as the cc limits is not exceeded (Standard overbore: 10 to 20 thousandths over the stock bore). Water cooled engines are allowed and ATV engines only, no manual clutches allowed. Engines much match production frame. Jetting, gearing, tires, wheels, sprockets, shocks, a-arms, swing-arms, nerf bars, handlebars, steering stem, and axle may be changed/modified but no other mods are allowed. This means no engine or clutch alterations of any kind, if it came from the factory with it, it has to stay on and if it didn't come from the factory with it, it can't be added.
Exceptions – running boards will be accepted as nerf bars in this class. No race gas of any kind allowed in this class. The only exception is that you are allowed to add a safety kill switch to the ignition. Brackets may be added to production frame for added suspension (keep in mind if you plan on running any national races you are not allowed to weld brackets to production frames). Parents must be on hand at all times during specified moto to ensure rider is secure from start to finish. Parents cannot help rider when at the gate by pushing or touching the rider when the gate is being dropped. Everyone will be asked to step 3 feet behind the rider so not to interfere with the race. Age effective date is Feb,8 2009. NOTE: The 50cc Cobra or any other equivalent quads are not allowed in this class. The race official/promoter has the right to make decisions regarding the "beginner" status on a case by case basis. #1 rule: roll to right if not jumping.

4/21: Youth UTV/Side-by-Side (trial class for 2009 )
This Youth UTV/Side-by-Side class is for plaques/trophy at each event. This class will not trophy or receive contingencies at the year-end awards for the 2009 season. It is open to youth UTV's not to exceed 200cc engines. It is limited to driver ages 12 to16 and riders age 12 and up. It is open to Side-by Side vehicles only. Required equipment to race this class is leg restraints/doors, arm restraints/full nets on driver and passenger sides, seat belts/harness, grab bar/handle for passenger, helmets driver and rider, rider must also wear gloves, neck collar on driver and rider, fire extinguisher mounted in the bed of buggy, tip over fuel shut off valve, battery box/terminal cover and clear number plates on both sides of vehicle. Recommended equipment is full nets on both sides of UTV, kill switch mounted at the rear of buggy with tether, and fire suit for driver and rider. There will only be one name allowed to be assigned to each UTV and that rider will be required to be in the buggy in order to race at each event. This class will trophy top 3 per buggy and entry fee is $40 per buggy at each event. Age effective date is Feb,8 2009. #1 rule: roll to the right if not jumping

5: COST (updated 12-14-08 )
All race fees for the 2009 MX series will be:

Non member: $40 for first class and $30 for second class in non paying classes

Member: $35 for first class and $25 for second class in non paying classes

Expert: Non member $50 and $45 for members.

Pro-Am: Non member $40 and $35 members

UTV classes: Non member $40 and $40 member

Over 30A: Non member $40 and $35 member

No second class discount applies when a rider is racing in 2 pay-out classes.

Gate fees will probably be at least $13 per person on race day (that does include the racer). Gate fees are generally set by the track and by the GCQRA. NO REFUNDS will be given after the first gate has dropped on the first race of the day. Return check fee is $25 and any returned checks not cleared by next race will result in a DQ of the rider's points for that event.

6: SERIES (updated 12-14-08 )
There will be a total of 8 races in the 2009 GCQRA Gulf Coast "Thunder" Series (or more). Your worst one finish will be dropped and the remaining races will be used to determine Overall Winners in each class. A bonus score of 5 points will be added to those who have competed in ALL races in a given class. A racer must enter at least 5 races and be a GCQRA member by end of the 4th round in order to be eligible for the Overall Year End Awards and contingencies. Top 3 in the Open A, Open B, Open C, Open Quad, Over 30 B, Over 40, Open Women's, Women's/Moms Hobby, Blaster/Sport, Expert, Pro Am, Over 30 A, Open UTV will trophy and contingency for year-end awards. Top 5 in the Coed Youth, Super Mini, Sr. Mini, Jr. Mini, Sr. Pee Wee will trophy and contingency for year-end awards. All riders in the Jr. Pee Wee will receive participation awards at the year end and all riders in the Super Mini, Sr. Mini, Jr. Mini, Sr. Pee Wee below 5^th place will receive participation awards at the year end.

7: Trophies/Plagues (updated 12-14-08 )

Top three finishers will trophy/plague in Open A, Open B, Open C, Open Quad, Over 30 B, Over 40, Open Women's, Women's/Moms Hobby, Blaster/Sport, Youth UTV.

Top five finishers will trophy/plague in Co-ed Youth, Super Mini, Sr. Mini, Jr. Mini, Sr. Pee Wee ,

Participation Awards will be awarded to those in the Jr. Pee Wee, Sr. Pee Wee, Jr. Mini, Sr. Mini, and Super Mini classes

8: POINTS
Points will be awarded for each race in each class as follows: 1st gets 25 points; 2nd gets 22 points, 3rd gets 20 points; 4th gets 18points, 5th gets 16, 6th gets 15, 7th gets 14 and so on down to the last qualifying position. In the event of an end of year tie in total points, the tie will be broken by first determining which rider had the higher number of first place finishes for the entire year. If a tie still exists then the number of second place finishes for the entire year will be used and so forth until the tie is resolved. Points cannot, under any circumstance, be carried from one class to another.

9: HEAT RACES
Heat races will be run in any class that has more racers than the starting gate will hold. These heat races will qualify racers for the main event. Example: (20) racers enter a class. The starting gate wills generally hold only (12) racers. These (20) racers will be divided up into two heat races with (10) racers in each heat. The top (5) racers will automatically advance to the main event. The other (5) racers from each heat will run a Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ or Consi) to determine the last (2) racers who will advance to the Main Event. The racers who do not qualify at the LCQ are finished at this point and will receive points as 13th place on...as determined by their LCQ finish. In this heat race format, only the Main Event will determine overall winners.

a. Racers receive Overall Points based on their finish position in BOTH motos, except when heat races are run. After racing both Motos, both finish positions are added together. The racer with the lowest score receives 1st place, the racer with the second lowest score receive 2nd place, etc. Example: Racer A received a 1st (Moto 1) and a 2nd (Moto 2). Racer B received a 2nd (Moto 1) and a 3rd (Moto 2).Racer A would receive a 1st place Overall (1st + 2nd = 3) while Racer B would receive 2nd Overall (2nd + 3rd = 5).

b. Those advancing to the Main Event from the LCQ need to understand how they will be scored on their LCQ. The racer scoring 1st place in an LCQ will be assigned a final position for that Moto which is one place behind the number of racers who advanced directly to the Main Event. Example: (20) racers enter a class. The gate will hold on (12). Therefore, there will be two heats with (10) racers in each heat. The top (5) from each heat will advance directly to the Main Event. The rest will run in an LCQ. The top (2) from this LCQ will advance to the Main. These (2) from the LCQ will receive an 11th and12th place finish for their first Moto for determining gate choice only.

c. The second Moto ALWAYS counts more than the first. This is necessary because in many cases there are "ties" after both motos are complete.

d. Racers must finish at least one Moto in order to score an Overall finish position. Those who DNF (or DNS) both Motos will receive (0) points overall for that race.

10: RACE STAFF/PROMOTER/OFFICIAL AUTHORITY (updated 12-14-08)
The Starter of the race, Scorekeepers, Finish Line staff, GCQRA staff, etc., all have the authority to disqualify or penalize any racer acting inappropriately on or off the race track. Under no circumstances will any verbal, reckless or drug/alcohol induced abusive behavior be tolerated. All riders there family and friends must stay clear of the race course and the infield of the race course at all GCQRA events Saturday and Sunday. Failure to abide by all GCQRA event rules will result in disqualification and/or removal from the event without refund.

11: RACE EQUIPMENT (updated 12-14-08)
Number plates are REQUIRED on both front bumper and rear grab bar of each quad. White plates with black numbers are recommended. No shading or outlining will be permitted. Expert may use blue plates with white numbers. We also recommend the use of numbers on both rear fenders. Remember, if you're number cannot be read, you will not be scored and if you do not have a clear front and rear number plate you will not be able to protest a scoring error. • Helmets and boots are required of all racers. • A tether type kill switch is required to be installed on each quad being used for either practice or racing. Nerf bars or floorboard sare also required. (We highly recommend nerf bars for Peewees if possible) • Chest protectors, racing pants, gloves, neck protection and goggles are highly recommended. UTV requirements listed in the UTV rules

12: LAPPED RIDERS
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 or loss of position.

13: TRACK BOUNDARIES
Riders must stay on marked course. If a rider loses control and goes out of bounds or is knocked off the track in a tangle with another rider, he/she must re-enter the track at the same place (or as close as physically possible to it.) Failure to do so could result in a docked lap or docked positions. If it is determined that the rider INTENTIONALLY cuts a section of the track, either to avoid a track obstacle (i.e. jump/whoops) or to gain positions, the rider may be docked positions, docked laps or disqualified. The race official will review each case and assess the fairest penalty for that case. The event must be witnessed by a Track official, GCQRA staff or track staff for penalties to be assessed. No penalty will be assessed based off spectator information only. All riders there family and friends must stay clear of the race course and the infield of the race course at all GCQRA events Saturday and Sunday. Failure to abide by all GCQRA event rules will result in disqualification and/or removal from the event without refund.

14. BREAKDOWNS - DNF
Riders must finish the Moto on the same quad they started on. 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 or motos if needed. The point of this rule is that the same quad that lines up at the gate is the same quad that must cross the finish line. NOTE: Rider must complete ONE FULL LAP (under their own power) or they will receive a DNF for this Moto. If you have finished a complete Moto and you breakdown in another Moto AFTER completing ATLEAST one lap, you can be pulled across the line for last place points (for that moto).

15: FLAGS
Each rider must memorize the color and function of each flag. A green flag signals that the race is in progress. The yellow flag signals that the racer should take caution and not attempt to gain a position or jump any jumps. This is usually used in a particular section of the track when an accident has occurred; the red flag 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, all riders shall return to the starting gate. If the leader has completed at least one-half the required laps and a red flag comes out, the race is over. The black flag is waved at an individual rider to signal him to pull off the track. The white flag is a courtesy flag that signals the rider to "take another lap". The checkered flag means that the race is over. ALWAYS RACE TO THECHECKERED FLAG!

16: PROTEST
It is not up to the race promoter/official to check out all "possible" illegal quad modifications. If an official can visually see an illegal situation, that official will do their best to get the situation rectified. It will be up to that official how to proceed.
a. Scoring Inquiry/Protest: Any scoring inquiry must be received within 15 minutes of the completion of the Moto in question. All scores are final after the results have been posted for a 15-minuteperiod unless there is a "keypunch error" by computer personnel.
b. Age Protest: A protest over a rider's age must be received in writing along with a $50 cash deposit before GCQRA will perform any research. The "15 minute" rule also applies in this situation. If found to not be in the legal age range of a class, the rider will be disqualified and lose all accumulated points for the series. (Unless the riders has prior approval from the GCQRA)

c. Mechanical Protest: All protests concerning mechanical rules must be received in writing within 15 minutes of the completion of the moto in which the protested machine competed. A "Mechanical Protest Form" must be completed and a $150 non-refundable cash deposit is required for each discrepancy listed. GCQRA officials will not pursue verbal protests. Once the protest has been filed, the GCQRA official will appoint a GCQRA mechanic to watch the teardown of the engine by the owner/mechanic and will measure/inspect the cause of protest. If the second Moto for that class has not been raced, the machine will be parked in a designated area. The machine may leave the designated area only to compete in the second Moto (failure to bring the machine directly back to the designated area will result in automatic disqualification.) After the second Moto has been completed, the GCQRA mechanic will watch the teardown by the owner/mechanic and will measure/inspect the cause of protest. Only the Rider and/or guardian, the Protestor, and GCQRA officials will be allowed during the teardown. Once the tear down is complete it is the owner's responsibility to put the bike back together.

• If an engine discrepancy is found, then the rider will be disqualified from the event. The Protestor will be refunded $100 of their cash deposit with the remaining $50 being split between the GCQRA and the GCQRA appointed mechanic. It is the riders responsibility to appoint and pay a mechanic to do the tear down on his or her quad. If a rider is found with an engine discrepancy again at another event, the rider will be disqualified from that event also and will lose all accumulated points for the series.
• If NO engine discrepancy is found, then the rider will be awarded $100 of the deposit and the remaining $50 will be split between the GCQRA and the GCQRA appointed mechanic.

It is the riders responsibility to appoint and pay a mechanic to do the tear down on his or her quad.

Any Protests/complaints received from individuals who have been consuming alcohol or are abusive to Track/GCQRA officials and staff will be IGNORED.

17: LAPS
The Race Promoter will determine how many laps are to be run by each class at each particular event.

18: ADVANCEMENT
The top 2 finishers of the 2008 Open B class must progress to the Open A or Pro Am class in 2009. The top 2 finishers in the 2008 Open C/Beginner class will be required to move up, even if they are still eligible to compete in that class. Also it is recommended that the 3rd, 4th and 5th place winners advance to the next class.

The Race Promoter will have the authority to force a rider to "move up" to a more advanced class (anytime in the race season) if the Promoter feels that the rider is too advanced for his/her current class.

Those entering the Open Expert class must stay in this class for the remainder of the year unless permission is granted by the Race Promoter. Those in other classes may switch to another class at future races if their age and quad meets class restrictions.

19: STARTING GATE (Updated 1-05-09 )
A rider may not have assistance at the starting gate by any persons, including parents, mechanics, guardians, etc. All non-riders (excluding starting gate staff) must back away from the starting gate once the riders are being "checked" by the gatekeeper. No pushing or other assistance will be allowed. When two classes are being double gated together the gateman may not give a courtesy check for the second class. Be ready for the gate to drop when the second class pulls to the gate. No one is allowed to remove a rider from the line without permission except a GCQRA race official or a parent or guardian of the rider. Anyone caught doing this will cause there rider to be disqualified.

"Two minute rule": If a rider fails to report to starting line during staging, a representative must be present to hold their starting position for the race. If a rider fails to report to the staging area by the time the gateman starts staging the riders the rider loses his/her gate pick and will line up last. The starting of the race will not be held up for longer than two minutes. The two minute warning starts when the gate man calls to fire up your quad. When classes are being double gated the two minute rule starts for both classes when the first class on the gate is told to fire up there quads. Once the gate is dropped on the first class you will not be able to call a two minute hold.

20: MINORS
A Legal Guardian must be present at all times during specified moto, to ensure rider is secure from start to finish. If legal guardian of minor is not present, minor will not be allowed to race and will be disqualified.

21: AGE VERIFICATION
Age verification may be required. Please bring a copy of original birth certificate and/or driver's license to each event. Failure to provide adequate proof of age could result in disqualification. Also, our rules do not closely follow the ATVA rules. Be sure to check with their rules before entering one of their events.

22: TECHNICAL INSPECTION
All quads and utv's MUST BE inspected BEFORE going to the gate! This rule will be strictly enforced! It is not the race promoter/officials duty to make sure you have your quad/utv inspected! It is your duty to make sure your quad/utv is inspected! Tech inspections will generally be held on the day of practice before the race and during sign ups on race day. If you show up to the race gate without proper tech inspection approval stickers you will not be allowed to race and YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED from that moto!

23: MINIMUM THREE (3) ENTRIES
All classes must have at least three (3) entries for that class to be gated by itself. Anything less than 3 entries will be gated with a competitive class and the gate may be dropped separately. The class with less than three (3) entries will be scored separately. Except for Pro Am, Expert and Over 30 A these classes must have 3 entries in order to pay out. If less than 3 riders these classes will be racing for points only.

24: NEW QUADS
New quads are being manufactured all the time. Any new quad coming into the market must first be evaluated by the race promoter/official in order to be considered "legal" in a "non-open" class.

25: FAMILY ORIENTED
GCQRA is a Family oriented organization and will promote a family atmosphere at all times.

26: MEDIA RELEASE
Photos and video will and can be taken at any GCQRA event. By signing the registration form a rider does hereby release his/her image for use in advertising, promotional videos, brochures, and event fliers.

27: INSURANCE
The GCQRA DOES NOT provide liability or ANY insurance coverage of any kind. Before racing, please be sure that you are properly insured and/or covered.