AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE RACING ASSOCIATION

2008

RACERS HANDBOOK

The American Motorcycle Racing Association

P.O. BOX 310 Six Lakes, MI 48886

Phone (989) 561-2500 / FAX (989) 561-2978

www.amraonline.com

2008 RULEBOOK

This Book will Remain in Effect Until Officially Superceded or Revised

The participant agrees that by entering an event, the participant acknowledges that the event site is safe and suitable for racing and the participant acknowledges that by participating in the event the participant may suffer bodily injury or death or loss or damage to property. The participant further acknowledges that the participant has voluntarily assumed the risk of such losses and waives any claims for such losses against the AMRA, the AMRA event officials, the event sponsors, the track operators and other participants, discharges such persons from responsibility for such losses and covenants not to sue such persons for such losses. All participants shall be required as a condition of participation to sign all required entry forms, including such releases as shall be required by AMRA insurance policies. For purposes of this Rulebook, the term "participant" or "rider" or "pilot" shall include any person directly or indirectly associated with any vehicle which has been permitted to enter an event site for the purpose of competition, including, but not limited to owners, other riders and crewmen. AMRA makes no representations or express or implied warranties that compliance with the rules and regulations published in this Rulebook or published during the course of the year in the AMRA Newsletter will prevent or guarantee against injury or death to spectators or participants or damage to personal property. These rules and regulations constitute the minimum acceptance standards for competition and are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport. Safety is the responsibility of equipment manufacturers, builders and the participants in the event.

Each participant expressly agrees that by entering an event conducted by the AMRA, the participant agrees to be bound by all of the decisions, rules and regulations of AMRA, including all procedures provided for in this Rulebook, and any decisions, rules and regulations which are applicable to a particular event. The participant agrees to be bound by and abide by the decisions of the Event Director, his designee and other AMRA officials at all AMRA events. The participant by entering an event conducted at an AMRA event also agrees that all decisions made during or incident to an event are final and may not be appealed or made the basis of litigation and agrees to release and waive from liability and agrees not to bring any action against the Event Director, his designees, the AMRA, the race track operator, event sponsors and all other officials for any loss, damage or injury caused by decisions, erroneous or otherwise, or decisions based on malfunctioning electronic or mechanical equipment, whether due to negligence or otherwise. The participant further agrees that any disputes concerning any event, the rules and regulations of AMRA or any decisions of AMRA or AMRA officials whether or not incident to an event, shall be resolved pursuant to the process provided for in this Rulebook. The participant agrees to indemnify and to hold AMRA harmless for any costs incurred by AMRA as a result of the failure of the participant to comply with the procedures and proscriptions provided for herein.

Refer to Current NHRA Rule Book or Rule Revisions for Additional Vehicle/ Driver Requirements, Specifications, and General Regulations, which are not found within these Guidelines.

These rules will remain in effect until superseded or revised by the association. Announcements of such revisions will be carried in the AMRA newsletter mailed to all current association members and Sponsors.

GENERAL RULES & Safety

GR-1 The authority of the event director/tech official to make any rules/regulation decision whatsoever shall be absolute. Specifically if it is not stated that something is a Safe and Legal Design Modification, then it should be known that it is Illegal.

GR-2 Prime responsibility for the safe condition and operation of a motorcycle in competition rests with the builder/rider.

GR-3 It is the responsibility of all racers, to obtain and familiarize themselves with the rules and procedures of the AMRA. These are available at all events from the tech officials.

GR-4 The operation of a machine, at an AMRA event, will serve to acknowledge the fact that the rider is in understanding of all rules and regulations.

GR-5 Classification by officials in no way constitutes a guarantee that the entry is legal for the class. It is the sole responsibility of the participant to comply with class requirements

GR-6 Under no circumstance will a motorcycle make a run down the track without the approval of the official starter.

GR-7 Any rider and/or machine that, during the course of the event, becomes evident to the track/tech officials as being unsafe, will not be permitted to run until the conditions leading to this observation are remedied.

GR-8 The pit crewmember's membership cards will carry the name of the pilot/team for which they pit.

GR-9 Definition and limits, are assigned to the wording that all AMRA competition machinery "must be based on Traditional Harley-Davidson design principles." Harley-Davidson design principles has been established as "A 45 Degree, V-Twin, Air-Cooled, Push Rod designed motor."

GR-10 Non-Traditional, American Made, V-Twins, Will be allowed in Specific classes as outlined in the class rules.

GR-11 There will be Absolutely No Pro-Class, "Class-Jumping" in the AMRA. Once a machine is Teched into and Competes in a Class, That is the Class for that Machine. Unless Expressly Permitted by AMRA Officials, or as Expressly allowed such as N/FB running with T/F.

GR-12 All Professional-racing crews will be required to wear team uniforms. Uniforms may be of any type desirable but must be like same, for the entire crew. Uniforms must be based on common sense, be in good taste and not violate any obscenity laws. Uniforms may range from as simple as matching AMRA T-Shirts and work pants to custom made crew clothing.

GR-13 Painting a “headlight” on the front of a fairing is allowed in the Pro and semi Pro classes instead of mounting a headlight behind the fairing. The fairing must be three point mounted.

S-1 All motorcycles must have a manually operated fuel shut off valve. The fuel shut off valve must be visible to the rider (and/or safety and emergency crews) and operable from the riding position.

S-2 Rear fenders, in all entries, must cover the full width of the rear tire. The rear of the fender must extend past the rear axle and the front of the fender must be below the seat position. A combination seat and fender is acceptable.

S-3 All machines, except Professional Classes allowed the contrary, must have a front fender at least 18" long.

S-5 Both hands must remain on the handlebars and both feet must remain on the operational foot pegs, at all times during the normal operation of the machine on the racetrack. Exception will be made in any physically impaired situations.

S-6 Some type of practical guard, to protect the rider's legs from belts and/or chains, is required. These guards must be steel or 1/8th inch aluminum. They must cover the width and at least the top run of the belt / chain, from centerline to centerline of the pulleys / sprockets. Both primary and secondary drive guards are required. Frame members do not qualify as guards. Body panels may or may not, depending on construction. The decision of the tech inspector will be final as to the practicability and compliance of the guards.

S-7 All machines in Professional competition must have adequate capacity overflow catch cans to contain excess liquids. This is also required of any class machine, utilizing a breather(s) and/or venting tube(s). This is required to prevent leakage onto the track surface and/or the machines rear wheel. Permanent and secure mounting is required of cans, breathers and venting tubes. Mounting of cans, by the use of tie wraps is prohibited.

S-8 The association recommends removing of mirrors and the taping of the headlight, turn signals and tail light as a safety measure on all street class machines.

S-9 There will be no holding or touching of any machine, by the crew, during burnouts.

S-10 There will be no use of intoxicants by any of the participants in AMRA events.

S-11 Burnout’s in the pit area or movement in excess of ten (10) MPH, will be grounds for expulsion from the event.

S-12 Any professional machine fired in the pit area must be elevated on a secure stand. Semi professional or street class machines must have the front wheel placed against an immovable object.

S-13 All Fuel class machines must have a dual cable, positive closing, throttle.

S-15 All professional crewmembers must wear eye and ear protection, while attending a running machine. Eye protection only, is required in all other classes.

S-18 Nitrous Oxide as a lean out or power booster is prohibited for use with nitro-methane.

PC-1 All professional class riders must wear a full facial coverage helmet meeting M2000, K98, K2005, SA2000, SFI 31.2A or 41.2A specs, Face Shield is Mandatory. Gloves, Full Leathers (One-piece design or joined together with a zipper at the waist) and above ankle boots or shoes. No parts of the rider's body may be exposed.

PC-2 All Street Class riders must wear a full facial coverage helmet (meeting a minimum requirement SFI 31-1 or 31-2 specs, Face Shield is Mandatory. Gloves, and Leather Jacket. Above ankle boots, and protective clothing, (that meets the discretion of the track officials), is also required.

I&C-1 Your machine will go through a RIGOROUS inspection at the beginning of the racing season. A team of inspectors will do this. After a certified AMRA inspector certifies the machine safe, you will be issued your current year inspection sticker.

I&C-2 The next event you attend, in the same year, will have a part (on the tech sheet) where you certify that the machine has not been changed since it was inspected. Should this turn out to be not true, you will be disqualified.

I&C-3 When you sign the certification of no change, you will not have to have the machine totally inspected unless it was involved in some sort of mishap, or changes have been made.

I&C-4 Inspectors will only spot check previous inspected machines at tech-in and again at random in the pit area. Should your machine be found changed from the time it was last inspected, you will be disqualified until reinstated by the board of advisors.

I&C-5 There will be a one-time inspection fee, for every machine, in every class. Which will be used to defray the cost of using the qualified inspectors. Every entry will be assessed this one time inspection fee. Should a machine switch classes, it will be treated as a new tech-in.

I&C-6 In addition to the spot checks of previous inspected machines, all machines will again be checked in the staging area. Be prepared for things like light and fuel checks. Tech inspectors will tour the classes as they are assembled.

I&C-7 Under no circumstances, will any AMRA Technical Inspector be responsible for the initial tech-in of any machine that is of personal or family ownership.

T-1 Tires used in professional classes must be specified for racing use by the manufacturer.

B-1 All machines will have both a front and a rear hydraulic braking system. The only exception to hydraulics will be the early stock mechanical brakes on the stock entries.

B-2 Braided steel brake lines are highly recommended on any machine that has been modified from its original stock condition.

B-4 For disc brakes, a minimum size of 10 inch-diameter, .187-inch thickness for both O.E.M. And accepted after market single rotors is required. 8 inch-diameter, .187-inch thickness for both O.E.M. and accepted after market dual rotors is required.

FR-1 Stock or after market frames (unless restricted in specific classes) are permitted. Any modifications to stock frames are permitted (unless restricted in specific classes) as long as the frame is not weakened. All butt welds must have visible reinforcement.

FR-2 Steering head angle may not be less than stock rake or more than 40 degrees maximum rake in the Semi-Pro classes, and 45 degrees in the Professional Classes.

FR-3 Swing arms and struts (unless restricted in specific classes) may be welded to frame.

` FR- 4 It is recommended that all replacement frame parts be manufactured from 4130 chrome moly. All welding must be done by accepted heliarc process.

FR-5 Fork stops are mandatory in all classes. Stops must have a sheer strength equal to, or exceeding, a 3/8-inch bolt.

SU-1 Front suspension. Minimum size of approximately 32MM for accepted after market items (unless restricted in specific classes.) Minimum travel of 1 1/2 inch.

SU-2 Steering dampener recommended in professional and semi-professional classes.

GC-1 Minimum of 2 inches, with the rider sitting on the machine and no more than 6 psi in the rear tire. The use of fold up foot pegs is required. (The reason for this being that when a machine is leaned over to the right or left, the foot peg should not become the factor causing the machine to break tire contact with the track.)

HT-1 Turn signals, clearance lights or spotlights may not be used as substitutes for O.E.M. size head lights or tail lights in classes where required.

FA-8 The failure of an electrical system to function because of a failed part such as a burned out bulb, defective generator or regulator will not be considered an intent to cheat if all of the required components are in place. The defective part can be replaced or repaired in the event of a protest or citing due to random inspections.

LMT-9 There will be no trimming of front fenders (as supplied by manufacturer) except to accommodate anti flex and stabilizing devices.

LMT-10 Rear fenders must have a reasonable, as determined by the Technical Inspectors, amount of side skirt.

LMT-11 Gas tank or tank shell may be trimmed a maximum of 2". Exception would be minimal cut-outs for engine or chassis clearance.

C-1 Handlebar controls, in all classes, must be located in the stock position. No welded aluminum handlebars. Welded steel or chrome molly extensions are allowed, but cannot extend more than 4 inches from stock location.

C-2 Handlebars cannot be located more than 25" above the part of the seat from which the rider operates the machine.

C-3 Seats, in all modified classes, must be a minimum of 21 inches above the ground. Custom seats, in all classes, are recommended to have a step to prevent the rider from sliding back.

C-4 A "tether" emergency kill switch is mandatory on all professional and semi professional machines. Some type of dead mans switch is recommended, but is not mandatory on all street class machines. It can become mandatory at the discretion of the lineman.

F-1 An AMRA Tech Official may, at any time, check density, weight, additives, and conductivity of fuels.

F-2 The AMRA will have a Tech Official in charge of authorized Fuels and their testing.

F-3 A commercial pump blend containing a small amount of alcohol is allowed if locally available.

M-1 Professional Classes: All machines must be marked with AMRA identification plates with numbers and class on both right and left side to be eligible for pay out. These markings will be a minimum of 3" inch height. If displayed on a number plate the plates must be an official AMRA marked plate or it's equivalent with no other association name on it. If part of the paint job, it must not be covered in any way by the rider's body. Contrasting numbers and plates (or paint) is mandatory. Plates are available at Tech.

M-2 Street Classes: All street class machines must be marked in the same manner as professional class machines.

M-3 Numbers are issued to riders only and are available from the AMRA. Racers must have a separate number for each category unless explicitly endorsed by TECH.

M-4 In recognition of their past years performance, all National Champions, in all classes in the first five places, are allowed to use the corresponding one thru five place numbers, for the following season.

TV-1 Any tow vehicles used by participants and crewmembers must be identified as to which participant it is working in conjunction with. Tow vehicles will be operated in a professional and safe manner.

TV-2 Tow vehicles may only be used in conjunction with professional class and semi-professional class machines. All other classes are streetable classes and machines should have the ability to be ridden for extended periods of time, including back the return road, under our classifications

CR-2 All Pilots and Pit Crew personnel, participating at AMRA events in active areas, must be current members of the American Motorcycle Racing Association. AMRA Membership may be attained at the registration area at all AMRA events.

CR-3 In order to enter an active racing area, the racer or crewmember in the area will display both the current Facility Admission armband and their AMRA membership card. If a person in the active area is a new AMRA member, they will be issued a temporary card for the event.

AMRA Classes of Competition

AMRA PROFESSIONAL FUEL CLASSES

The Motorcycles in these classes use Nitro-Methane for fuel. The Engines in these classes are based on Traditional Harley-Davidson Design Principles (General Rules-10). All Fuel Pilots in all Fuel Classes will use S.F.I. Approved Engine Restraint Systems and Chest Protectors. Nitrous oxide as a lean out or power booster is prohibited for use with nitro-methane. All other aspects of AMRA Rules and Procedures as outlined in this Handbook will also Apply.

The design concept in this class is unlimited as long as the machines are deemed "safe" by the AMRA certified technical inspectors. These motorcycles are constructed for all out competition, utilizing a lay down designed frame. The use of four valve heads is allowed. They may utilize a transmission that has more than one speed. The cubic inch displacement is unlimited. They may be of single engine or of double engine design. They may use any type of fuel intake system.

These motorcycles are full competition utilizing a lay down design frame. They are single engine machines, limited to 151.1 Cubic Inches, absolute, with direct drive. A Single speed (high gear) transmission. When a Multi-Speed Transmission is used the Cubic Inch Limit becomes 135 cubic inches. The engine uses injector(s) for fuel intake.

Additionally allowed machines, in the Nitro FunnyBike Class, are:

A) Nitro-Methane burning Single, or Double engine machines using carb(s) for fuel intake.

B) Full competition unlimited displacement, single engine machines using alcohol or gasoline in conjunction with the use of nitrous oxide.

These Additionally Allowed types of machines may use any transmission including a multi speed, and are of Unlimited Displacement.

The motorcycles are full competition utilizing a lay down design frame. The class will be limited to 122 absolute cubic inches of displacement. They are single engine machines with direct drive. A Single speed (high gear) transmission. The Engines in this class utilize carburetor(s) for fuel intake. All carburetor nitro-burning machines must be gravity fed. No fuel pumps, pressurized tanks, or other means of pressurizing the feed may be used. Enrichners are allowed, but they must also be gravity fed. The use of solenoid or mechanical on/off valves is allowed. Nozzles for enrichners must be placed in the carburetor body. They may not be placed in the intake manifold or heads. Lean out systems are also allowed and can be used in conjunction with solenoid or mechanical valves.

The Motorcycles in These Classes utilize Gasoline for Fuel. Propylene Oxide, Nitrous-oxide and Alcohol are prohibited (Except where Specified). Dielectric Constant checks and Chemical analysis examinations are probable by AMRA staff and will not be challenged. Any commercially available gasoline that falls on or below the standards explained in General Rules & Regulations - Fuels, F-2 will be allowed. Normally aspirated shall be defined as an engine that functions with the use of a conventional carburetor, an exhaust system of any diameter and length. A crankcase ventilation system (scavenge system) that may only be affected by the inherent internal functions of the engine. This shall mean that no external components, whether mechanically or pressure driven will be allowed to pressurize or unpressurize the induction system or crankcase. Only systems that strictly utilize the engines natural functions without external sources will be allowed.
For Instance: Thunderjets function as a result of the vacuum naturally created by the intake system. Likewise the crankcase may be scavenged thru the exhaust system because this can be affected by the natural function created within the engine itself. This definition shall in no way affect or restrict the ignition / spark timing system which may utilize a timing advance or retard system which may utilize a vacuum sensor in the intake track. This is the only hose that will be allowed in the intake system. All other aspects of AMRA Rules and Procedures as outlined in this Handbook will also Apply.

The design concept in this class is unlimited as long as the machines are deemed "safe" by the technical inspectors, and run on Gasoline Only. The cubic inch displacement is unlimited. They may be of single engine with blower(s) or turbo(s) or double engine powered design, with any type of fuel intake system.
FUEL EXCEPTION: Machines of up to 122 cu.in (absolute). MAY utilize Nitrous Oxide, in conjunction with gasoline. Older Equipment (previous to Evolution engine), May run Methanol as Fuel.
The Engines in this class are Based on Traditional Harley-Davidson Design Principles. The use of four valve heads is allowed. The use of any type of transmission is allowed in this class.

All other aspects of AMRA Rules and Procedures as outlined in this Handbook will also Apply.

            The drive train and chassis concept in this class is mostly unlimited as long as the machine resembles a stock motorcycle from the side view. The machines must be deemed "safe" by the technical inspectors and based on Traditional Harley-Davidson design principles. Four valve heads and four cam "Big Twin" billet crankcases are not allowed.
All custom parts must be "like same in design" to the original parts that are replaced. The decision of the directors will be the final ruling on what constitutes "like same".
The foot pegs will be a minimum of 15 " forward of the rear axle, or 9" behind the Mainshaft of the Transmission.
The rider operates this type of machine in a sit up position. There will be no rear pegs or controls of any type. These motorcycles are full competition utilizing a sit up design.
Any frame modification or fabrication must be professional in appearance and function. After market frames, extended swing arms and other modifications are allowed but the wheelbase will not exceed 70" measured axle to axle.
This class must use Harley-Davidson transmission cases or "Like Same" replacements. Any after market gears are allowed. "Big Twins" must use "Big Twin" transmissions, XL's must use XL transmissions.
Charging systems and lights need not work.
Tanks, fenders, head and tail light shells, which resemble stock units, are required. The rear fender will extend past the rear axle by a minimum of 8". There will be a minimum front fender length of 21".
The rear tire in this class is limited to 10” maximum width as designated by the manufacturer.

This Class is reserved for normally aspirated [carb(s)] Harley-Davidson's with a designed displacement not to exceed:

S/M --- Super-Modified: 122 Cubic Inches Absolute.
These classes will run with T/G with records tracked separately, Unless a reasonable number of entries are registered.

All other aspects of AMRA Rules and Procedures as outlined in this Handbook will also Apply.

The machines in these classes are of a single engine design. The wheelbase will not exceed 70" measured axle to axle. The foot pegs will be a minimum of 15 " forward of the rear axle, or 9" behind the Mainshaft of the Transmission. The rider operates this type of machine in a sit up position. No rear pegs or brackets are allowed behind the operational pegs during competition.

The rear tire in this class is limited to 17 or 18 X 8 1/2 (No 15” Wheels) slick as designated by the manufacturer. The use of rear slicks is an option, not a requirement. When treaded tires are used, they must have a street legal amount of tread, and may not Exceed the 81/2-in. width limit (any diameter). When a rear slick is used, if not mounted to a tubeless rim, the bead of the tire, and the rim, must incorporate measurers that prevent it from “spinning” on the rim. (Screws?) Regardless of rear tire used, a front slick may be used instead of a treaded tire. A tire that is designated as a racing tire may be used on the front of any Modified class bike.

After market frames, extended swing arms, and other reasonable modifications are allowed as long as the machine resembles a stock motorcycle from the side view. All modifications must be of high quality and proper construction to be approved by the technical inspectors.

These classes must use Harley-Davidson transmission cases or "Like Same" replacements. Changing of gear ratios is allowed. After market gears, sold as OEM replacement parts, may be installed as manufactured. Modification to these parts, to allow automatic engagement is prohibited.

Automatic is defined as the ability to engage the next higher gear in the drive train without unloading the previous gear. Unloading is defined as disengaging the engine from the transmission by clutch action or by interrupting the ignition process of the engine. Therefore, The AMRA interprets an automatic transmission as a transmission that is designed to be shifted with no engine kill and no power interruption to the rear wheel.

Any after market part can be used as long as the machines are deemed "safe" by the technical inspectors. All custom-built parts must be "like same in design" to the original parts that are replaced. The decision of the directors will be the final ruling on what constitutes "like same".

The Induction Systems will be Limited to a Single Carburetor, and Traditional V-Twin Manifold in the Modified Class.

Wheelie bars may be used in this class and are highly recommended. When a slick is used, the use of “wheelie bars” becomes mandatory.

Tanks, fenders, head and taillights are required. These must resemble stock Harley-Davidson types. (Resemble means that it looks so much like the original that it is hard to tell the difference.) Example: If a fiberglass tank shell is used, it may not be trimmed to less than the size of the OEM tank from which it is a copy.

Lights and charging systems do not have to be operational. If a machine uses lightweight headlight and/or taillight replicas, they must be securely and professionally mounted. Painting a “headlight” on the front of a fairing is allowed.

Gasoline only. Propylene Oxide, Nitrous oxide and Alcohol are prohibited. Dielectric Constant checks and Chemical analysis examinations are probable by AMRA staff and will not be challenged. Any commercially available gasoline that falls on or below the standards explained in General Rules & Regulations - Fuels, F-2 will be allowed.

The Induction Systems will be Limited to a Single Carburetor, and Traditional 45 degree V-Twin Manifold in the Modified Classes (Mod & PRO-MOD).

Restricted to a cubic inch designed displacement not to exceed 116.58 Cubic Inches Absolute

Pro Mod Machines must meet a minimum weight requirement of 4.8 Pounds per cubic inch

(+/- 2 lbs.) as policed by their class. Class/ weight disputes will be enforced by the AMRA.

All other aspects of AMRA Rules and Procedures as outlined in this Handbook will also Apply

These classes are designed for the machine that can be ridden on the street and also raced at the track. These classes were designed for the Harley-Davidson rider that has what is known as a "sleeper". A sleeper is a machine that performs above what is first thought by one's initial evaluation prompted by the machines stock appearance.

Altered class motorcycles must be able to be started with an on-board, self-contained starting system (kick or electric) and have an operating charging system. Starting exceptions will be made when engines are hot from successively run rounds. But, if the machine is protested, it must be able to be started using the self contained system. Also required are operational OEM (or identical reproductions) Headlight, TailLight, Fenders, Gas Tank and Horn.

Gasoline only. Propylene Oxide, Nitrous oxide and Alcohol are prohibited, unless specifically allowed. Dielectric Constant checks and Chemical analysis examinations are probable by AMRA staff and will not be challenged. Any commercially available gasoline that falls on or below the standards explained in General Rules & Regulations - Fuels, F-2 will be allowed.

After market parts may be used as long as the machines are deemed "safe" by the technical inspectors and the parts are based on Traditional Harley Davidson design principles. All custom-built parts must be "like same in design" to the original parts that are replaced. The decision of the directors will be the final ruling on what constitutes "like same".

This class is for HARLEY Type Dressers. Must be equipped with, floorboards and saddle bags (Hard Type bags which must be of the approximate volume of the stock units with a permanent Mount). Wheelie bars and air-shifters are NOT allowed in this class.

Must be a stock Chassis (Stock Chassis means a stock frame and stock length, and Width swing arm, if so equipped. The combination of these items will produce a wheelbase, as defined by the manufacturer.)

Mirrors and Windshield must be removed. Exhaust restrictions may be removed, if desired. Must use stock size dresser wheels, fuel tanks and fenders. The largest tire allowed will be 160” street tire tread, which fits in the “stock” chassis w/o modification. No slicks are allowed. This does keep the machines from becoming too modified. Only street tires with legal tread depth are allowed. These machines must be street legal with the exception of the exhaust, mirrors, windshield, and turn signals.

This class will be restricted to a Designed 124 cu.in engine limit. Overbore not to exceed 127 inch absolute. Engines 103 Cu.In. and under, may utilize NOS.

All other aspects of AMRA Rules and Procedures as outlined in this Handbook will also Apply.

These classes are intended for the almost stock machine using after market bolt on or in performance parts. They were designed for the racer that has limited funds and shop equipment.

This class will be limited to a Stock Frame Cradle, modified to not more than 40 degrees of rake and a wheelbase not to exceed 70 inches.

Bolt on items like Brakes, Wheels, Fork Braces and Triple Trees are allowed for safety reasons Buells must use Buell front ends.

No slicks are allowed. Only tires with a streetable amount of tread are allowed.

All fenders, gas tanks, headlights and taillights must be stock (or identical reproduction) items.

The machine will have all the equipment needed to pass its State Inspection with the exception of the A) Exhaust System, B) Mirrors and C) Turn Signals.

Any "Bolt-On" Production Engine Part may be used as long as Stock engine case configuration is unaltered. Must have stock engine cases, (stock spigots) Scavenging of oil into the exhaust is not permitted.

SS/X -- XL’s: Limited to 76 cu.in. The Engine must be of stock bore and stroke specifications. (Up to .030 overbore allowed).
SS/F -- Evolution Big-Twins: May increase stroke to 88 cu.in. But, stock engine case bore must be maintained. (Up to .030 overbore allowed).
SS/T -- Twin Cams Limited to 88 cu.in. Design limit. (Up to .030 overbore allowed).
SS/B -- Buells The Engine must be stock stroke with bore modification to allow a 76 cubic inch absolute displacement.

All other aspects of AMRA Rules and Procedures as outlined in this Handbook will also Apply.

These Classes are for street ridden Harley based motorcycles only, including Titan, Ultracycle, Bigdog, etc., equipped with push-rod, air-cooled, 45 degree V-Twin engines. Motorcycles must be licensed and registered for street use. License and registration must match, be assigned to the VIN number on the motorcycle, and made available at time of technical inspection. Stock OEM lighting, including DOT headlight, taillight, and brake light), starting and charging systems must be present and in working order. Tires must be V rated, DOT motorcycle tires. Motorcycle must be ridden under its own power to staging, starting line, and back to the pit area after competition. All engines must be naturally aspirated carburetor controls or factory EFI. Foot pegs and foot controls must be located within the perimeter of the frame cradle. No wheelie bars or air-shifters. Gasoline only, no nitrous. These Classes are run heads-up, Pro- tree.

Stock production OEM or aftermarket frames for licensed street motorcycles are allowed. Maximum wheelbase is 68”. Buell based motorcycles may alter their wheelbase 4” only, by lengthening the factory swingarm, and/or adding front-end rake. Single carburetor or factory EFI engines (design) limited to 100 cu. in. for XL based engines, and 124 cu.in. For FX or aftermarket V-Twin. Struts, Two-Steps, Air Shifters, Data Gathering Electronics, are not allowed. A Street Ride may be required, to determine Street Worthiness.

Modified production OEM or aftermarket frames for licensed street motorcycles are allowed. Maximum wheelbase is 70” (measured center to center, front and rear axle, including chain adjustment.) Single/duel carburetor or factory EFI engines limited to 140 cu.in. Rear suspension not necessary. Clutch actuated two-steps, air shifters, and lock-up clutches are allowed. Data gathering Electronics more sophisticated than a “Tattle Tale Tach” are Not Allowed. All frame modifications must be made in a safe craftsman-like manner and will be subject to inspection by a tech official.

This Class is for street ridden Harley V-Rods, Motorcycles must be licensed and registered for street use. Engines must be of stock bore and stroke, naturally aspirated carburetor controls, or factory EFI. License and registration must match, be assigned to the VIN number on the motorcycle, and made available at time of technical inspection. Stock OEM lighting, including DOT headlight, taillight, and brake light), starting and charging systems must be present and in working order. Tires must be V rated, DOT motorcycle tires. Motorcycle must be ridden under its own power to staging, starting line, and back to the pit area after competition. Foot pegs and foot controls must be located within the perimeter of the frame cradle. No wheelie bars, air/electric shifters may be used. Gasoline only, no nitrous. This Class is run heads-up, Pro- tree.

This class designed for, but not limited to, single cylinder Buell Blast type motorcycles. Bore = 3.50 inches plus .030; stroke is limited to the stock stroke of a Buell Blast; carbureted self starting gasoline only; wheel base 70 in. maximum; no airshifters; no delay boxes. Run on a 14.50 1/4 mile Index. full tree.

There will be no limitations or restrictions in these classes unless it is considered "unsafe" by the certified AMRA technical inspectors The decision of the technical inspector as to what is unacceptable for these classes will be final. No Delay or Crossover boxes.

Any Eliminator Machines Making an Official (non-Tune and Test) Non-Break-Out pass within .009 of their Dial or Index will be Awarded Record Points (One Per Entrant - Per Event). It is your Responsibility to Report Record Runs to the Tech Trailer with Official Documentation in the form of a Time Slip.

All other aspects of AMRA Rules and Procedures as outlined in this Handbook will also Apply.

Top Gas will utilize an 8.20 1/4 Mile Index (5.20 1/8 Mile) Run at Select Events.

These classes will run on a ladder built during qualification rounds. Closest bike to the Index first, Breakouts last, Reaction time as a tiebreaker. Heads-Up, Pro-Tree.

Dial-ins will be requested at the riders meeting, on the day of elimination’s.

Any machine making a pass, during elimination’s, that turns an E.T. lower than the "dial-in" will be disqualified. If both machines turn an E.T. lower than their respective "dial-in", the win goes to the rider who breaks out the least. Red light fouls take disqualification precedent over breakouts.

Depending on the equipment, the pairing of "E" Class machines may be at random or by tower produced ladders based on Reaction Times (R/T’s), recorded by the use of the .5 Full Tree. Red lights, (reaction times of .499 or less) will not count in the building of ladders.

A bye run will only be allowed for the last machine in an unbalanced elimination field condition. The Lowest Reaction time from Qualifying or the previous pass gets the BYE.

Rounds of competition will be run until their are only two machines left in competition. They will then be paired to determine the class winner and runner-up.

All other aspects of AMRA Rules and Procedures as outlined in this Handbook will also Apply.

COE-1 If a rider misses a round of Elimination’s, that rider will be disqualified.

COE-3 A rider may enter more than one class, but must make all the rounds on time.

COE-4 There will be no substitute riders after the machine has been qualified. The rider that qualifies the machine must ride the machine during the eliminations.

CT-1 The authority of the Event Director to make any decision whatsoever, that is not encompassed in the general rules and regulations shall be absolute.

CT-2 There will be a rider's meeting before the start of the races at each event. The time will be announced. The place will be at the track, generally at the AMRA Trailer.

CT-3 If an event is postponed due to acts of God prior to the start of elimination’s, it will be mandatory that the qualified contestants and their machines be in attendance at the re-scheduled event to be eligible for points.

CT-3A If a Rained-Out Event is Cancelled, Points will be awarded based only on Participation and Qualifying to the point of Event Cancellation.

CT-4 If an event is postponed and re-scheduled after eliminations are in progress, contestants not returning on the new date will be awarded points up to the round completed before cancellation.

CT-5 There is no dress code at AMRA events, but your appearance is definitely a reflection of the level of professional status you, your pit crew and your sponsors have attained.

CT-6 We do ask that your dress and conduct be within the limits as described by the laws of the governmental bodies in the area at which we are holding our events.

CT-7 We do not disseminate political views as an association. We do ask that none be bestowed upon us in return. We do ask for our right of privacy, as an American Corporation, not be violated. We will respect yours, AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR CORPORATION, in return.

CT-8 Leave everything the way you found it. Do not infringe on the space or rights of others while you are at our events. The entire event is to be considered a neutral territory reserved for lawful assembly.

CT-9 Our events are first devoted to the perpetuation and advancement of Harley-Davidson Drag Racing as a sport. It is secondly devoted to the perpetuation and advancement, of motorcycling itself, at all levels. This is regardless of makes, models or the types of rider participation.

CT-10 The Association and facility will not be party to anything that is not within the limits, as described by the law enforcement, of the prevailing and authorized authorities.

CT-11 Common sense decisions of the track officials will prevail when no rule applies. Unsportsmanlike conduct, or just plain violation of these rules, will be grounds for expulsion.

CT-12 All professional pilots that are new to this association will be required to make one half pass and one full pass under the supervision of at least two (2) assigned qualified pilots from the same class in which they are participating and the events Technical Official.

CT-13 The proper form (acquired from an AMRA official at Tech-In) will require the signatures of the supervising pilots and approval of the events Technical Official.

CT-14 This form will be filed at the AMRA mobile office before the new pilot will be allowed to make any qualifying attempts for the day.

POINTS EARNING PROCEDURE

Points for all classes will be based on the sum of all points accumulated during the total number of scheduled National point meets. In the occurrence of a tie in the first five places, in the final point tally for National Champion determination, the tie breaker will be based on: (First) The racer with the greater number of events attended (Participation). In the case of an equal number of events attended, then (Second) The racer with the lowest average green light Elapsed Time produced at all of the events attended (Performance).

Points for all classes will be based on the sum of all points accumulated during the total number of scheduled Regional point meets of your region. In the occurrence of a tie in the first five places, in the final point tally for Regional Champion determination, the tie breaker will be based on: (First The racer with the greater number of events attended (Participation). In the case of an equal number of events attended, then (Second) The racer with the lowest average green light Elapsed Time produced at all of the events attended (Performance).

Region One includes: The States of California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Region Two includes: The States of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

All racers, from all regions, can attend and race at any scheduled AMRA sanctioned race in any region. Only the point meets, scheduled in your home region, will be used for your final Regional Points tally

QUALIFYING & STAGING

EQ-1 During two-day events, The entire field will be qualified during the first day.

EQ-2 During multiple day events, all inspection and Tech-in procedures will be processed and completed by the end of the first day of AMRA activity. In order for any machine to be qualified to participate in multiple day events, it must be entered and inspected on the first day. Exceptions may be made for the Eliminator Class.

Q& S-1) Qualifying positions will be based on ascending E.T’s. In the event of a tie for a qualifying position, the machine with the fastest M.P.H. will be given the favorable qualifying position.

Q& S-2) Unless otherwise directed by the lineman, machines must alternate lanes for every successive qualifying attempt.

Q& S-3) During qualifying rounds, only one pass will be allowed during each allotted time period. There may be two or three qualifying attempts for the day. The number depends on the length of the event and will be documented in the racer instructions given to each participant at tech-in.

Q& S-4) Should the pit crew need a tune and test pass before qualifying, it must be done during the tune & test period. In special cases, an out of turn pass can be done only with the approval of the lineman.

Q& S-5) New Entries may change classes before qualifying has ended, but not after qualifying has been closed.

Q& S-6) First round alternates will be substituted in any qualified field when a qualified bike is unable to make the staging call. The alternate will be paid any win money where applicable.

Q& S-7) Prize money will be earned only if a bike has left the line, with an official start, under it's own power. Any motorcycle unable to leave the line under it's own power will not earn money for that round even during a bye run.

Q& S-8) The substitution of first round alternates will be at the sole discretion of the starter. A holding area will be designated for first round alternates at each event.

Q& S-9) All qualified bikes must report to the pre staging area within 10 minutes of the announced staging call or the alternates will be called up.

Q& S-10) Lane choice at the start of elimination’s, will be determined by the lowest elapsed time of the qualifying session. The rider with the lowest E.T. gets lane choice. The E.T. of the prior round determines subsequent rounds and choice. The rider with the lowest E.T. gets lane choice. In the case of identical E.T.'s, the machine producing the prior round high M.P.H. will get lane choice.

Q& S-11) Should a racer receive a red light foul start and his component cross the lane boundary line, the lane crossing foul would prevail, and the rider committing the red light start (if the pass is completed) would be reinstated and win the round.

Q& S-13) In competition, if both machines break after the start of the elimination round, the first machine and rider crossing the finish line will be declared the winner. No outside help will be allowed during this process. (If you're going to push it to the finish line, you must do it by yourself.)

Q& S-14) When a machine launches under its own power and then stalls on an elimination bye run, the machine will be credited with a completed run. During an elimination pairing, a red light foul would determine a loss even if the other machine could not finish the pass.

Q& S-15) Contestants are required to notify the tower, if they are built into a ladder and have broken beyond repair for the event.

Q& S-16) Once a gasoline fueled machine reaches the front of the staging lanes for a run, it must be prepared to fire and race.

Q& S-17) Other than gasoline fueled machines (nitro, alcohol, etc.) will be walked to the back of the water box, with their starting equipment, and then be fired.

Q& S-18) The practice referred to, as "deep staging" is not permitted in the professional or semi-professional classes.

Q& S-20) After the initial burnout, it will be the responsibility of both the racers to pre-stage and then stage together.

Q&S-21) When staging, both contestants must have their pre-stage lights activated before either may advance into the stage beams.

Q& S-22) A reasonable amount of time will be allowed for riders to stage. The time limit will be determined by the sole and absolute discretion of the official starter. Failure to stage upon the starter's instructions is possible grounds for disqualification.

Q& S-23) Any rider leaving the starting line before the start system is activated, or so instructed by the starter, will have their time voided for the run.

Q& S-24) The rider, or a crewmember, must stay with their machine when it is in the staging lanes. No more than two (2) crewmembers are allowed with a machine during staging.

Q& S-25) A substitute machine may be used to replace a machine, during qualifying, which can't continue to compete because of breakage. The procedure will be that the broken machine is withdrawn from the event, the substitute must be entered, teched and then qualified. If the broken machine is already locked into a qualifying position, a substitute will not be allowed but the entrant will receive all points due that position.

Q& S-26) Only Professional Class machines are allowed across the starting line burnouts.

Q& S-27) After an across the line burnout it is not allowable to turn on the track and ride the machine back to the starting line.

Q& S-28) The AMRA line crew may give special line bumping consideration to fuel class machines making tune and test passes after they are running. The pass in no way will count for qualifying.

Q& S-29) It is considered a lane crossing when any portion of a tire touches the center painted line surface and/or any part of the tire crosses the outside lane boundary. In cases where both opponents cross the center line or outside line, both riders will be disqualified.

Q& S-30) Lane crossing does not apply on bye runs. A rider making a bye run is considered the automatic winner once he stages and receives the start.

Qualifying Points

The first qualifying position in a determined field, in all classes except "E", will earn 80 points. (The "E" class does not receive qualifying points because of its structure.) Each step down that field will be decreased by five points. There are no fields larger than 16 machines, with the Exception of "E".

MP-1 The pairing of motorcycles, that use a ladder for the elimination procedure, will be based on the lowest green light E.T. produced being the number one machine and the scale ascending in order.

MP-2 In the event of an odd numbered qualifying field, the lowest E.T. motorcycle will be put on the ladder as a Bye run. Subsequent BYE's are given to the #2 qualifier side of the ladder, then back to the #1 side and so on.

FN-2 The P/F class will only run a 16-bike field with 12 or more Entries, 11 or less run an 8-bike field. NOTE: This rule has been rescinded for 2008, at the request of the Class. P/F will run a 16 bike field. ENTRY POINTS: 50 points for each event entered.

A Nine-Bike Ladder of competition does not exist in the AMRA. However, with nine entries, the 9th qualifier will be issued qualifying points for the 9th position if the original field size was determined to be more than an eight-bike field.

If a designated alternate machine is substituted and used in any field, the alternate machine will also be issued Round points. Example: If a 17th place (or higher) alternate is used in a 16 bike field, even though the rider would not be issued qualifying points, the rider would be issued Round Elimination Points.

All classes will use the same point system. Points will be awarded, during the season, to the Bike, Rider, Owner, Combination. Using the "2 against 1 Rule", Tempered with applied common sense. Examples: If a Rider Leaves a Bike, Owner combination, Points stay with the Bike & Owner, If a Bike and Rider Leave an Owner, the Points stay with the Bike and Rider. If the Bike is replaced by the Rider and Owner the Points stay with the Rider and Owner. Since the Earned NumberPlate stays with said combination. It will be the burden of the owner and rider to work out any agreements pertaining to the Earned numberplate staying with a Bike being sold or replaced. The Owner and Rider will then notify the AMRA National office of that agreement, when the machine & rider places in the National first five place in any class.

RECORDS

R-1 In order to insure the validity of new records, a back up performance of within 1% of the new record is required at the same event. The lowest E.T. or highest MPH of the pair will be the prevailing record if it is within the 1-% range. It is the responsibility of the rider/crew to provide AMRA officials with record documentation (time slips).

R-2 Record attempts, and back up attempts, will be made in the normal course of the event. This means that when the event is over, we will not allow an extra run for the purpose of a back up.

R-3 E.T. and M.P.H. readings will not be taken from tune and test passes for record calculations. (Tune and test passes are just that.) Readings for records will be taken from qualifying and Elimination passes only.

RSM-1 Any record setting machine must be re-inspected/re-teched at the same event. The extent of tech is at the AMRA Tech Officials discretion. Pro Bikes will at minimum remove a head.

RSM-2 Records will need to reported previous to the following event. All records set at the National Finals must be reported within one week.

PROTESTING PROCEDURE

P-1 The protest will be filed in writing by a competitor in the same class. The protesting party will notify the Broad member representing the class involved, of the protest, as soon as possible. The “Inspection Team” shall consist of the AMRA Tech Inspector and the Board Member representing the class involved in protest. If either is unable to attend, the AMRA Event Director will appoint replacements.

P-2 Areas protested must be outlined in writing before the protest will be accepted. Every point listed on the written protest will be completely discussed between the protester (s) and the Inspection team. There must be a mutual understanding of all issues.

P-3 A protested drive train component must be disassembled for inspection by the machine owner and/or the crewmembers. The Inspection Team will not remove any part from the protested bike nor will they show these parts to the protesters. All information about the bike must remain confidential, regardless of results of protest. The inspection team will NOT debate its findings or opinions during the investigation. Findings will only be discussed with AMRA Event Director after inspection is complete.

P-4 Each alleged, individual and documented infraction, which requires a tear down, will be accompanied by a $100.00 cash protest fee per item. (Example: Cubic inches, $100.00 + Cams, $100.00 equals a $200.00 protest fee.) If the protest has to do with something that is visual (fuel, chassis, etc.) A $50.00 cash fee must accompany the written protest.

P-5 The protest can be posted with a tech official at any time during the event, but it will be posted no later than fifteen (15) minutes after the completion of the day's race event.

P-6 If the protested party refuses to tear down at the event the protest is filed, or is found to be in violation, they will be disqualified and ruled illegal. The protest fee will then be returned to the protesting party.

P-7 If the protested machine is found to be in compliance, the owner of the machine will keep the protest fee for their inconvenience. The AMRA Event Director will hold protest money until determination of legality has been made, and will distribute money accordingly.

P-8 Any rider that is found to be operating an illegal machine will forfeit all accrued points and records for the season. The rider will be suspended for two points meets.

P-9 The participants, organizations or manufacturers involved shall have no recourse.

P-10 At no time will there be a gathering of protesters at the teardown site. The AMRA officials will notify protesters in writing of the results. Every effort will be made, to assure to both sides of the protest, that the people involved in the inspection are technically qualified and fair in their rulings.

PP-1 In order to qualify for a production part, a minimum of 250 pieces must have been made available to the general racing groups. In questionable cases, certification of amount, availability and the supply sources may be requested from the manufacturer before the part is deemed usable by the technical inspection teams.

NR-1 Any new rule, request, or suggestion to change existing rules should be submitted, in writing, to the A.M.R.A., Box 310, Six Lakes, MI 48886. Supporting documentation must accompany the request. The request will be submitted to the board for study and vote at their earliest convenience.

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