2025 Rulebook (Pre-Print)

2025 MRA Rulebook (Pre-Print Edition)

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Section 1. RACE CLASSES………………………………………………………………………. 2
1.1. RACE CLASS LIST…………………………………………………………………………… 2
1.2. RACE CLASS GENERAL GUIDELINES…………………………………………………. 3
1.3. MOTORCYCLE RULE CATEGORY LIST ………………………………………………. 3

Section 2. SUPERSPORT MOTORCYCLE RULES…………………………………………. 3
2.1. SUPERSPORT MOTORCYCLE DEFINITION…………………………………………. 3
2.2. LIST OF ITEMS THAT MAY BE REMOVED …………………………………………. 4
2.3. LIST OF ITEMS THAT MAY BE REPLACED BY PARTS OF UNRESTRICTED
ORIGIN……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
2.4. BODYWORK, SEAT, CHASSIS MOUNTINGS ALLOWED……………………….. 5
2.5. BRAKE PARTS ALLOWED ……………………………………………………………….. 5
2.6. FASTENERS ALLOWED…………………………………………………………………… 5
2.7. FORK MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED…………………………………………………… 5
2.8. FUEL DELIVERY MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED…………………………………….. 5
2.9. ENGINE MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED……………………………………………….. 6
2.10. TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED ………………………. 6
2.11. IGNITION, STARTING, CHARGING MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED …………… 7
2.12. ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, and OIL COOLING SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS
ALLOWED………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
2.13. TIRES ALLOWED …………………………………………………………………………… 7
2.14. FORCED INDUCTION …………………………………………………………………….. 8
2.15. SUPERSPORT CLASS DISPLACEMENT and CONFIGURATION LIMITS ……. 8
2.16. 350 and 500 SUPERSPORT RACE DEFINITION…………………………………… 8
2.17. MIDDLEWEIGHT and OPEN SUPERSPORT RACE DEFINITION ……………… 8
2.18. EQUIPMENT CLAIMING PROCEDURES…………………………………………….. 8

Section 3. SUPERBIKE MOTORCYCLE RULES ……………………………………………. 9
3.1. SUPERBIKE MOTORCYCLE DEFINITION……………………………………………. 9
3.2. FORCED INDUCTION …………………………………………………………………….. 9
3.3. SUPERBIKE CLASS DISPLACEMENT and CONFIGURATION LIMITS ……… 10
3.4. 350 and 500 SUPERBIKE RACE DEFINITION ……………………………………. 11
3.5. MIDDLEWEIGHT and OPEN SUPERBIKE RACE DEFINITION……………….. 11
3.6. NOVICE GTO/GTU SUPERBIKE RACE DEFINITION ……………………………. 11
3.7. AMATEUR GTO/GTU SUPERBIKE RACE DEFINITION ………………………… 11
3.8. THUNDERBIKE SUPERBIKE RACE DEFINITION …………………………………. 11
3.9. SUPER TWINS and HEAVY GTO RACE DEFINITION…………………………… 11

Section 4. GRAND PRIX MOTORCYCLE RULES………………………………………… 12
4.1. GRAND PRIX MOTORCYCLE DEFINITION………………………………………… 12
4.2. GRAND PRIX CLASS DISPLACEMENT and CONFIGURATION LIMITS……. 12
4.3. LIGHTWEIGHT GRAND PRIX RACE DEFINITION……………………………….. 13
4.4. MIDDLEWEIGHT & OPEN 2X RACE DEFINITION………………………………. 13
4.5. SUPER TWINS GTU RACE DEFINITION……………………………………………. 13
4.6. FORMULA 40 GTO/GTU RACE DEFINITION…………………………………….. 13
4.7. RACE OF THE ROCKIES GTO/GTU RACE DEFINITION………………………… 13

Section 5. ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE RULES …………………………………………….. 14
5.1. ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE DEFINITION …………………………………………….. 14
5.2. ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE CONFIGURATION LIMITS ………………………….. 14
5.3. ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE RACE DEFINITION…………………………………….. 14

Section 6. SUPERMOTO MOTORCYCLE RULES……………………………………….. 14
6.1. SUPERMOTO MOTORCYCLE DEFINITION……………………………………….. 14
6.2. SUPERMOTO SPECIFIC MOTORCYCLE REQUIREMENTS……………………. 14
6.3. SUPERMOTO CLASS DISPLACEMENT and CONFIGURATION LIMITS…… 15
6.4. SUPERMOTO RACE DEFINITION……………………………………………………. 15

Section 7. TECHNICAL and SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ………………………………. 15
7.1. TECHNICAL and SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ………………………………………. 15
7.2. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS for ALL RIDERS…………………………………. 15
7.3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS for ALL MOTORCYCLES……………………….. 16
7.4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS for NOVICE and EXPERT COMPETITION
MOTORCYCLES …………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
7.5. COMPETITION NUMBER and DISPLAY REGULATIONS ……………………… 18
7.6. COMPETITION FUEL REQUIREMENTS ……………………………………………. 19
7.7. SAFETY WIRING GUIDELINES ……………………………………………………….. 21
7.8. SAFETY WIRE and PRE-TECH CHECKLIST………………………………………… 22
7.9. TECHNICAL INSPECTION READINESS CHECKLIST …………………………….. 23
7.10. TECHNICAL INSPECTION ……………………………………………………………… 24
7.11. PROCESS for RACE DAY TECHNICAL INSPECTION ……………………………. 25

Section 8. RACE EVENT PROCEDURES…………………………………………………… 25
8.1. OPERATIONAL FLAGS/LIGHTS USED ……………………………………………… 25
8.2. STATIONARY (STANDING) WARNING FLAGS ………………………………….. 26
8.3. WAVING WARNING FLAGS ………………………………………………………….. 26
8.4. WARNING FLAGS USED……………………………………………………………….. 26
8.5. GENERAL RACE OPERATING PROCEDURES…………………………………….. 27
8.6. RACE INFRACTIONS/RETIRING GUIDELINES …………………………………… 29
8.7. TRACK CONFIGURATION SPECIFIC GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES …………. 29
8.8. ON TRACK REGULATIONS ……………………………………………………………. 30
8.9. FINISHING POSITION…………………………………………………………………… 31
8.10. POINTS PROCEDURES …………………………………………………………………. 31
8.11. POINTS AWARD FORMULA………………………………………………………….. 32
8.12. RACE OF THE ROCKIES & AMATEUR GTO QUALIFYING ……………………. 32

Section 9. MEMBERSHIP, LICENSING and ADVANCEMENT …………………….. 33
9.1. MRA MEMBERSHIP AND LICENSING PRIVILEGE ……………………………… 33
9.2. MEMBERSHIP, RACING LICENSE and PASS TERMS………………………….. 33
9.3. CREW PASS………………………………………………………………………………… 33
9.4. ASSOCIATE CLUB MEMBERSHIP……………………………………………………. 33
9.5. COMPETITION CLUB MEMBERSHIP ………………………………………………. 34
9.6. NOVICE STATUS DEFINITION ……………………………………………………….. 34
9.7. EXPERT STATUS DEFINITION………………………………………………………… 34
9.8. SINGLE EVENT FREE RECIPROCITY RACE LICENSE……………………………. 35
9.9. SINGLE EVENT PAID RECIPROCITY RACE LICENSE……………………………. 35
9.10. SINGLE EVENT RACE LICENSE……………………………………………………….. 35
9.11. RACING EXPERIENCE and OTHER ACCEPTED LICENSE CREDENTIALS …. 36
9.12. RACER AGE QUALIFICATIONS……………………………………………………….. 36
9.13. OTHER RACER QUALIFICATION RESTRICTIONS ……………………………….. 37
9.14. BEGINNER to NOVICE ADVANCEMENT PROCESS ……………………………. 37
9.15. NOVICE to EXPERT ADVANCEMENT PROCESS ………………………………… 37
9.16. AMATEUR GTO/GTU ADVANCEMENT……………………………………………. 38

Section 10. REGISTRATION and ENTRIES ………………………………………………… 38
10.1. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES……………………………………………………….. 38
10.2. ENTRY PROCEDURES …………………………………………………………………… 38
10.3. REFUND POLICIES……………………………………………………………………….. 39
10.4. EXAMPLE CREDIT SCENARIO………………………………………………………… 40

Section 11. MEMBER CONDUCT and EXPECTATIONS……………………………….. 41
11.1. RACER and GUEST CONDUCT……………………………………………………….. 41

Section 12. PADDOCK AREA REGULATIONS…………………………………………….. 42
12.1. PADDOCK/PIT REGULATIONS and REQUIREMENTS…………………………. 42

Section 13. PROTESTS and PENALTIES ……………………………………………………. 43
13.1. BASIC PROTEST TYPES …………………………………………………………………. 43
13.2. INSPECTION COVENANTS…………………………………………………………….. 44
13.3. GENERAL PROTEST POLICIES………………………………………………………… 44
13.4. CLASS ELIGIBILITY PROTESTS………………………………………………………… 45
13.5. APPEALS TO A PROTEST DECISION OR PENALTY……………………………… 46
13.6. PENALTIES …………………………………………………………………………………. 47

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FOREWORD
The Motorcycle Roadracing Association Inc. (MRA) takes pride in producing exciting,
competitive and recreational motorcycle roadracing events in Colorado. Herein are
contained the rules and guidelines all participants must adhere to on and off the track. In
recognition of the need for controls over the sport and to promote fair competition, the
Official 2025 Motorcycle Roadracing Association, Inc. Competition Rulebook was written.

NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM THE PUBLICATION
OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS. THEY ARE INTENDED AS A
GUIDE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE SPORT AND ARE IN NO WAY A GUARANTEE AGAINST
INJURY OR DEATH TO PARTICIPANTS, SPECTATORS, OR OTHERS.

By registering for any event, signing an entry form, license application, or release waiver,
every competitor, or person entering the Pit Area, agrees to be subject to the rules of this
book and any printed supplements. It is the responsibility of each competitor to read and
understand the contents of this book.

SINCE IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ANTICIPATE EVERY POSSIBLE CIRCUMSTANCE, THE MRA
OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OF EACH RACING EVENT WILL RULE ON
ANY AREA OF DISPUTE THAT IS NOT CLEARLY COVERED BY THESE RULES. THIS WILL BE
DONE BY USING COMMON SENSE AND FAIR PLAY. THE DECISION OF THE MRA ON THESE
“GRAY AREAS” WILL BE FINAL.

© Copyright 1999-2025 Motorcycle Roadracing Association Inc.
This Publication is the property of the Motorcycle Roadracing Association Inc.
Permission to use any or all parts should be requested from:
Motorcycle Roadracing Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 4131
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Technical Questions should be directed to the VP of Rules and Tech or the MRA Rider
Representative responsible for the rulebook.

This publication supersedes all previous rulebooks.

MRA rules are subject to change. Information on rule changes may be presented at Riders
Meetings, and Membership Meetings. Rule changes may also be published on the MRA
website (mra-racing.org) the MRA forums (forums.mra-racing.org) or in an official MRA
newsletter, or publication. Rule change proposals may be submitted near the close of the
race season when the forum opens for the proposal submission period.

For other operational policies, club practices, code of conduct expectations, and annual
election information not covered in this rulebook or elsewhere, please see (mra-
racing.org).

This rulebook was last updated January 28th, 2025.

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Section 1. RACE CLASSES
1.1. RACE CLASS LIST

	Expert	Novice	Rules Category
350 Supersport			Supersport
500 Supersport			Supersport
Middleweight Supersport			Supersport
Open Supersport			Supersport
Novice GTO/GTU			Superbike
Amateur GTO [$25 Surcharge, payout] (Cannot compete in ROR during the same event)			Superbike
Amateur GTU (Cannot compete in ROR during the same event)			Superbike
Thunderbike			Superbike
350 Superbike			Superbike
500 Superbike			Superbike
Middleweight Superbike			Superbike
Open Superbike			Superbike
Super Twins and Heavy GTO			Superbike
Middleweight 2X			Grand Prix
Open 2X			Grand Prix
Lightweight Grand Prix			Grand Prix
Super Twins GTU			Grand Prix
Race of the Rockies GTO [$50 Surcharge, payout] (2nd year Expert minimum)			Grand Prix
Race of the Rockies GTU [$50 Surcharge, payout] (2nd year Expert minimum)			Grand Prix
Formula 40 GTO/GTU			Grand Prix
SuperMoto			SuperMoto
Electric Motorcycle (not yet a class in 2025)			Electric MC

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1.2. RACE CLASS GENERAL GUIDELINES
1.2.A. All Motorcycles will be required to meet the requirements of Section 7 –
Technical and Safety Requirements.
1.2.B. Depending on which classes the motorcycle is entered in, it will additionally
need to meet the eligibility rules for those classes, (Supersport, Superbike,
Grand Prix, Electric, SuperMoto).
1.2.C. Novice racers may enter and be scored in any classes except Middleweight
SS/SB, Open SS/SB, and ROR GTO/GTU.
1.2.D. Displacement, engine cylinders, chassis configuration, age, and the original
manufacturer’s intended use and availability determine motorcycle eligibility for
a given class.
1.2.E. A motorcycle may only be entered in a class in which all eligibility rules are
met.
1.2.F. If a motorcycle is entered in more than one class, it must conform to the rules
for each class in which it is entered.
1.2.G. It is the racer’s responsibility to only enter classes in which his or her
motorcycle is eligible.
1.3. MOTORCYCLE RULE CATEGORY LIST
1.3.A. Supersport Motorcycle: Production frame and engine motorcycle originally
sold for street use. Fairly limited modifications allowed. Refer to Section 2.
1.3.B. Superbike Motorcycle: Production frame and engine motorcycle originally
sold for street use. Moderate modifications allowed. Refer to Section 3.
1.3.C. Grand Prix Motorcycle: Prototype / Purpose built racing motorcycle from any
origin. Significant modifications allowed. Refer to Section 4.
1.3.D. Electric Motorcycle: Electric motor propelled motorcycle from any origin.
Refer to Section 5.
1.3.E. SuperMoto Motorcycle: An off road dirt motorcycle converted to race on
asphalt, or a production supermoto motorcycle. Refer to Section 6.
Section 2. SUPERSPORT MOTORCYCLE RULES
2.1. SUPERSPORT MOTORCYCLE DEFINITION
2.1.A. Supersport motorcycle classes permit production motorcycles sold by the
manufacturers and their dealers for street use. All motorcycles must display a
vehicle identification number on the main frame. Frames without vehicle
identification numbers may be eligible with the proper documentation as
determined by the VP of Rules and Tech. NexGen applications will be allowed
per MotoAmerica current guidelines.
2.1.B. Supersport motorcycles must meet the following requirements in addition to
the requirements in Section 7 – Technical and Safety Requirements.
2.1.C. For motorcycles produced prior to the current season, a minimum number of
units (below) must have been made available through dealers in the United
States via normal commercial channels. Current year models will be approved
based upon manufacturer’s agreement to have met the minimum quantity
requirements through their normal commercial distribution channels by a date
no later than the first day of June of the current season.
2.1.D. A minimum of 500 units of a model must have been made available for that
model to be eligible for Supersport competition. (50 units if a two cylinder).

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2.1.E. Only the modifications listed in this section are permitted. No other changes
from showroom stock will be allowed.
2.1.F. Absolutely no updating or backdating of parts will be allowed unless specified.
2.2. LIST OF ITEMS THAT MAY BE REMOVED
2.2.A. Lights, reflectors, and horns. Electrical disconnection of horn and lights as to
render them inoperable will be required.
2.2.B. Instruments, instrument brackets and associated cables.
2.2.C. License plate bracket.
2.2.D. Radiator fan and wiring.
2.2.E. Passenger footrests and mounting brackets.
2.2.F. Rear fender. Rear fender or rear section of rear fender may be removed if there
is tail/seat bodywork covering the top of the rear wheel.
2.2.G. The ignition key may be removed and the ignition rewired to the handle bar
mounted kill switch.
2.2.H. Emissions systems such as the PAIR valves may be removed. These parts may
be blocked off with parts of unlimited origin.
2.3. LIST OF ITEMS THAT MAY BE REPLACED BY PARTS OF
UNRESTRICTED ORIGIN
2.3.A. Fork brace.
2.3.B. Fire retardant foam installed in fuel tanks.
2.3.C. Steering damper (Steering damper is not required for <500cc).
2.3.D. Handlebars, hand controls, switches, foot controls, including brake master
cylinders, hand/foot controls may be relocated, the use of thumb or hand
brakes is allowed in addition to or instead of the foot operated system. An
adaptor may be fitted to the reservoir input of the OEM master cylinder to
facilitate this.
2.3.E. Instruments, instrument brackets and switches.
2.3.F. Wiring harness and Engine Control Unit.
2.3.G. Control cables. Including engine idle speed adjustment.
2.3.H. Speedometer drive.
2.3.I. Oil, oil filters, lubricants, and fluids.
2.3.J. Final drive sprockets and chains. Chain size may be changed.
2.3.K. Rear shocks.
2.3.L. Rear shock linkage may only be modified on <500cc.
2.3.M. Paint scheme is not restricted, but polishing of frame material is not allowed.
2.3.N. Brake lines and brake pads.
2.3.O. Exhaust system.
2.3.P. Fuel tank cap. Must tightly seal the fuel tank.
2.3.Q. Front and rear axles, along with wheel spacers, may be modified or replaced
with aftermarket items to provide a quick-change system for tire changes.
2.3.R. Battery.
2.3.S. Axle chain adjusters.

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2.4. BODYWORK, SEAT, CHASSIS MOUNTINGS ALLOWED
2.4.A. Original combination instrument/fairing brackets may be replaced with
aftermarket brackets of the same basic material. All other fairing brackets must
retain the original mounting locations.
2.4.B. Should the stock fairing include air ducting tubes, those tubes may be removed
or replaced with aftermarket air ducting tubes.
2.4.C. Seat, seat base, and associated seat bodywork may be replaced. These may be
replaced with parts similar in appearance to the original stock parts. Superbike
style tail bodywork is allowed, as long as it’s made for the same model of
motorcycle.
2.4.D. Seat brackets may be added, but none removed from the frame.
2.4.E. Body parts and fairing may be replaced. Size, shape, and dimensions must be
the same as the original parts.
2.4.F. Windscreen must be made for the same model of motorcycle. Double bubble,
or racing profile windscreens are allowed.
2.4.G. The subframe will not be considered part of the main frame, if it is a
detachable component as OEM. The subframe may be replaced with an
aftermarket unit, but must be made to maintain similar dimensions to the OEM
unit. It must be constructed of the same material as the original part. A
magnesium subframe may be replaced with a steel or aluminum part.
2.5. BRAKE PARTS ALLOWED

2.5.A. Brake rotors may be replaced with aftermarket products of OEM material-
steel, or iron, but must have the same outside diameter as the OEM part.

2.5.B. Only rear brake disks may be lightweight units, drilled and/or chamfered to
lighten the part.
2.6. FASTENERS ALLOWED
2.6.A. Standard fasteners may be replaced with aftermarket fasteners of the same
material and design. Aluminum fasteners may be replaced with steel fasteners
of the same design. Fasteners may be drilled for safety wire but intentional
weight-saving modifications are not permitted. Fairing/bodywork fasteners may
be changed to quick-disconnect type.
2.7. FORK MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED
2.7.A. Standard production internal parts of forks may be modified to alter damping
qualities. Aftermarket damper kits or valves may be installed.
2.7.B. Fork springs may be replaced with optional or aftermarket springs. Fork caps
may be modified or replaced.
2.8. FUEL DELIVERY MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED
2.8.A. Carburetor jets and needles may be replaced.
2.8.B. Re-sizing of air metering holes involved in CV carburetor throttle slide control is
permitted.
2.8.C. Fuel lines and vent lines may be replaced.
2.8.D. Aftermarket fuel filters may be added.
2.8.E. No modifications to increase carburetor/intake/fuel injector throttle body
airflow, including heat shields, are permitted.

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2.8.F. The complete original equipment airbox must be utilized. The only modification
permitted is the sealing of airbox drains. Aftermarket or OEM air filters must be
used.
2.8.G. Fuel tank must remain unmodified, except to add crash protection. Fuel tank
bodywork extension components between the rider and the fuel tank may be
permitted.
2.8.H. Auto blip engine control functions are permitted through unrestricted ECUs.
2.9. ENGINE MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED
2.9.A. Engine modifications on two cylinder motorcycles with fewer than four valves
per cylinder are unlimited.
2.9.B. Except as noted, all internal and external engine parts must remain stock with
no modifications, metal removal, blueprinting, or surface treatments.
2.9.C. Pistons, rings, piston pins and circlips may be replaced only with standard bore,
stock productions items. There is NO allowance for overbore.
2.9.D. Camshaft timing may be altered by modifying or replacing sprockets,
substituting adjustable sprockets, or other means such that the original
camshaft, including lift, duration, profile and weight are not altered.
2.9.E. Camshaft timing chain/belt tensioners, and tensioning/guiding blades/rollers
may be replaced with aftermarket parts.
2.9.F. Variable camshaft/valve timing shall not be added to any motorcycle not
originally equipped.
2.9.G. Valve seat inserts may be reworked or replaced with OEM or aftermarket seats
of original dimensions. The outside diameter, and the location of the OEM
inserts may not be changed. Aluminum casting of cylinder head must remain
absolutely stock with no metal removal.
2.9.H. Valves must remain as produced with no modifications. Valve springs may be
shimmed with standard or aftermarket shims.
2.9.I. Cylinder head combustion chambers may be cleaned by media blasting with
valves seated in place. Intake and exhaust ports shall not be media blasted, or
finished in any manner.
2.9.J. Cylinder head combustion chambers may be cleaned by media blasting with
valves seated in place. Intake and exhaust ports shall not be media blasted, or
surface finished in any manner.
2.9.K. All gaskets may be replaced with aftermarket gaskets.
2.9.L. Cylinder head, cylinders, and crankcase gasket surfaces may only be machined
for increased compression. All other surfaces of the cylinder head, cylinders,
and crankcases must remain absolutely stock with no metal removal. Light
cleaning of gasket surfaces with steel wool, Scotch-BriteTM, etc. is allowed.
2.9.M. Engine case covers/guards in the form of strengthened engine side covers may
be installed. Stronger aftermarket case covers, or bolt over protection covers
must be used on models where fluid loss is likely in the event of a crash (see
Section 7).
2.9.N. Wrapping of exhaust system is prohibited, except in very close proximity of the
rider and where it comes in contact with bodywork for protection from heat.
2.10. TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED
2.10.A. Clutch plates and springs may be replaced with aftermarket parts.
2.10.B. Transmission gears may be shimmed only for the purpose of proper
engagement. Standard or aftermarket shims may be utilized.

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2.10.C. For 500cc or less engines only, the transmission gears may be back cut on the
gear engagement facets only for the purpose of proper engagement. No
lightening of the gears may be present.
2.10.D. Shift star, shift wheel/bearing, and shifter return or detent springs may be
replaced with aftermarket springs.
2.11. IGNITION, STARTING, CHARGING MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED
2.11.A. Ignition timing may be altered by slotting ignition trigger mounting plate or
replacing stock ignition rotor with an aftermarket rotor.
2.11.B. Modifications to the stock starting and charging systems are not permitted.
Showroom stock starter, flywheel, rotor, coil assembly, also known as the
complete charging system, must be showroom stock, in place, connected and
functional before, during, and after a Supersport race.
2.11.C. Spark plugs and plug wires may be replaced with aftermarket parts.
2.11.D. Electronic ignition, and fuel cutout quick-shift devices are permitted. These
devices may not physically operate the shift lever or shifting mechanism.
2.12. ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, and OIL COOLING SYSTEM
MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED
2.12.A. Internal modifications of the OEM radiator may be made, as long as the
external materials and dimensions remain the same.
2.12.B. Thermostats, thermostat bypass units, and cooling system hoses may be
removed or replaced with aftermarket components of unrestricted origin.
2.12.C. OEM engine oil heat exchangers, and oil coolers may be removed, or replaced
with aftermarket heat exchangers or external oil coolers separate from the
radiator.
2.12.D. Such external coolers may not change the fairing’s outer dimensions.
2.12.E. The related hoses may be replaced with appropriate equipment. Any oil
carrying connection is subject to safety wiring or similar method of secure
hardware verification as outlined in Section 7.
2.13. TIRES ALLOWED
2.13.A. Slicks are allowed in all classes, DOT tires are allowed in all classes, rain and
intermediate tires are allowed in all classes.
2.13.B. For a specific model of front tire to be eligible to compete in Supersport the
manufacturer must make a minimum quantity of 100 front tires available
through normal commercial channels.
2.13.C. For a specific model of rear tire to be eligible to compete in Supersport the
manufacturers must make a minimum quantity of 200 rear tires available
through normal commercial channels.
2.13.D. Construction model and compound number will identify approved tires.
2.13.E. The manufacturer must verify that the tire is available for purchase by any
competitor through normal dealer/distributor commercial channels in quantities
no less than stated above.
2.13.F. Tire manufacturers who try to circumvent these requirements may have their
eligibility revoked.
2.13.G. Any competitor found to be using a tire not meeting the above requirements or
which differs in any way from an approved model may be penalized according
to Section 13.

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2.14. FORCED INDUCTION
2.14.A. Any Supersport motorcycle that comes from the original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) with forced induction will be required to race up one
displacement class. Open class motorcycles with OEM installed forced induction
will race in the open class.
2.15. SUPERSPORT CLASS DISPLACEMENT and CONFIGURATION
LIMITS
2.15.A. 350 Supersport
• Up to 350cc two cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 390cc single cylinder, four stroke.
• Examples: Kawasaki Ninja EX250, EX300, Yamaha R3 320, BMW G310R,
KTM RC390, Cup 390, Honda CBR250R, CBR300R.

2.15.B. 500 Supersport
• Up to 500cc two cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 500cc single cylinder, four stroke.
• Examples: Kawasaki Ninja EX400, Honda CBR500R.
2.15.C. Middleweight Supersport
• Up to 640cc four cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 650cc four cylinder, four stroke pre-1984.
• Up to 750cc three cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 850cc two cylinder, four stroke, three or more valves per cylinder.
• Up to 904cc two cylinder, four stroke, two valves per cylinder, air cooled.
• Unlimited displacement two cylinder, four stroke, pushrod two valves per
cylinder, air cooled.
2.15.D. Open Supersport
• Unlimited displacement, four stroke.

2.16. 350 and 500 SUPERSPORT RACE DEFINITION
2.16.A. 350/500 Supersport races consist of classes combining expert and novice
racers.
2.16.B. No steering damper is required. One may be added if desired.
2.17. MIDDLEWEIGHT and OPEN SUPERSPORT RACE DEFINITION
2.17.A. Middleweight and Open Supersport races consist of classes for expert racers
only.
2.18. EQUIPMENT CLAIMING PROCEDURES
2.18.A. Only a rider who entered and started a race may submit a claim for a part from
a motorcycle which competed in that race.
2.18.B. A written claim request must be submitted to the Race Day Director or VP of
Rules and Tech within 30 minutes of provisional results posting for the class.
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2.18.D. A written “CLAIM” request MUST be accompanied with cash or certified check in
amounts as follows:
2.18.D.a. ECU Only (Doesn’t include wiring, or any add-on control modules) –
$2,000.
2.18.D.b. Front Tire – $175. Rear Tire – $225.
2.18.D.c. Exhaust System – $2000.
2.18.E. Once a claim is made, it may not be withdrawn. No participant may claim
his/her own equipment.
2.18.F. Should there be more than one claim for the same equipment, a drawing will
determine which claim is valid. All other claims and fees will be returned to
each respective claimant.
2.18.G. Upon notice from an MRA Official or rider representative, the rider whose
equipment is being claimed must immediately present the motorcycle for
impound at VP of Rules and Tech – Tech Inspection, or a designated location.
2.18.H. The owner of the claimed equipment must either accept the fee and deliver the
specified part or accept disqualification from the Supersport races and a 90-day
suspension.
Section 3. SUPERBIKE MOTORCYCLE RULES
3.1. SUPERBIKE MOTORCYCLE DEFINITION
3.1.A. Superbike motorcycle classes permit production motorcycles sold by the
manufacturers and their dealers for street use. All motorcycles must display a
vehicle identification number on the main frame. Frames without vehicle
identification numbers may be eligible with the proper documentation as
determined by the VP of Rules and Tech.
3.1.B. Superbike motorcycles must meet the following requirements in addition to the
requirements in Section 7 – Technical and Safety Requirements.
3.1.C. Class displacement limits are absolute.
3.1.D. Reducing engine size of machines from OEM displacement to meet lower class
displacement limits is NOT allowed. (e.g., a bike that is a Heavyweight in origin
can NOT be re-sized for Middleweight competition.)
3.1.E. Any fairing may be used as long as it meets the requirements of Section 7.
3.1.F. Frame and engine cases must be from the same production model motorcycle.
3.1.G. The frame must be as originally supplied by the OEM on the approved model
except as follows:
3.1.G.a. Strengthening gussets or tubes may be added.
3.1.G.b. Only brackets or tubes not supporting suspension, engine, or drive line
components may be removed.
3.1.G.c. Swing arms may be modified or replaced.
3.1.G.d. Swing arm pivot location may be relocated.
3.1.G.e. Rear shocks may be replaced or relocated.
3.2. FORCED INDUCTION
3.2.A. Any superbike motorcycle that comes from the original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) with forced induction will be required to race up one
displacement class. Open class motorcycles with OEM installed forced induction
will race in the open class.

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3.3. SUPERBIKE CLASS DISPLACEMENT and CONFIGURATION LIMITS
3.3.A. 350 Superbike
• Up to 350cc two cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 390cc single cylinder, four stroke.
3.3.B. 500 Superbike
• Up to 500cc two cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 500cc single cylinder, four stroke.
3.3.C. Middleweight Superbike
• Up to 640cc four cylinder, four stroke, three or more valves per cylinder.
• Up to 1050cc four cylinder, four stroke, two valves per cylinder.
• Up to 750cc three cylinder, four stroke, three or more valves per cylinder.
• Unlimited displacement, two or three cylinder, four stroke, two valves per
cylinder.
• Up to 850cc two cylinder, four stroke, three or more valves per cylinder.
• Unlimited displacement single cylinder, four stroke. Unlimited origin.
• Up to 250cc two cylinder, two-stroke. Unlimited origin.
• Unlimited displacement, one or more cylinder, two-stroke, air cooled.
• Unlimited displacement single cylinder, two-stroke. Unlimited origin.
3.3.D. Open Superbike
• Over 485cc two or more cylinder.
3.3.E. Novice GTU & Amateur GTU
• Up to 640cc four or more cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 750cc three cylinder, four stroke, four or more valves per cylinder.
• Up to 900cc three or more cylinder, four stroke, air cooled.
• Up to 850cc two cylinder, four stroke, four or more valves per cylinder.
• Unlimited displacement two cylinder, four stroke, two or three valves per
cylinder.
• Unlimited displacement single cylinder, four stroke. Unlimited origin.
• Up to 550cc two or more cylinder, two-stroke, if frame is from a
production motorcycle manufactured for street use in North America.
• Up to 430cc two or more cylinder, two-stroke. Unlimited origin.
• Up to 550cc single cylinder, two-stroke. Unlimited origin.
3.3.F. Novice GTO & Amateur GTO
• Unlimited displacement.
3.3.G. Thunderbike
• Up to 800cc three cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 1000cc two cylinder, four stroke.
• Unlimited displacement two cylinder, four stroke, two valves per cylinder,
air cooled.
• Unlimited displacement single cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 350cc two cylinder, two-stroke.
• Unlimited displacement single cylinder, two-stroke.

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3.3.H. Super Twins and Heavy GTO
• Unlimited displacement two cylinder, four stroke.
• Bike Exceptions:
o Up to 636cc four cylinder, four stroke
o Up to 900cc three cylinder, four stroke
o Suzuki GSXR 750

3.4. 350 and 500 SUPERBIKE RACE DEFINITION
3.4.A. 350/500 Superbike races consist of classes combining expert and novice
racers.
3.4.B. No Steering Damper is required. One may be added if desired.
3.5. MIDDLEWEIGHT and OPEN SUPERBIKE RACE DEFINITION
3.5.A. Middleweight and Open Superbike races consist of classes for expert racers
only.
3.6. NOVICE GTO/GTU SUPERBIKE RACE DEFINITION
3.6.A. Novice GTO/GTU superbike races consist of classes for novice racers only.
3.7. AMATEUR GTO/GTU SUPERBIKE RACE DEFINITION
3.7.A. Amateur GTO/GTU superbike races consist of classes combining expert and
novice racers.
3.7.B. Experts who finish in the top 5 in either Amateur GTO or Amateur GTU
championship will be ineligible to compete in Amateur GTO/GTU. (see Section
9.16).
3.7.C. A racer may only enter Amateur GTO/GTU if they do not enter ROR GTO/GTU
during the same event. (see Section 4.7).
3.8. THUNDERBIKE SUPERBIKE RACE DEFINITION
3.8.A. Thunderbike superbike race consists of a class combining expert and novice
racers.
3.8.B. Homologation specials exceeding 850cc are excluded. This includes, but not
limited to Ducati models with SPS, R, and RS designations if they displace
greater than 850cc.
3.9. SUPER TWINS AND HEAVY GTO
3.9.A. Super Twins and Heavy GTO Superbike race consists of a class combining
expert and novice racers.
3.9.B. This class will include Superbike variants of 600 models, as well as Super Twins
and Heavy GTO:
• Examples: Ducati Panigale V2, Aprilia RSV1000, Yamaha r9, and Triumph
765, Suzuki GSXR 750

3.9.C. This is an experimental class and is meant to be a feeder for MotoAmerica
Supersport. The MRA Board of Directors reserves the right to make
modifications to the class throughout the year to allow competitive and safe
racing.

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Section 4. GRAND PRIX MOTORCYCLE RULES
4.1. GRAND PRIX MOTORCYCLE DEFINITION
4.1.A. Grand Prix motorcycle classes permit motorcycles of unrestricted origin, unless
otherwise specifically specified.
4.1.B. Grand Prix motorcycles must meet the following requirements in addition to the
requirements in Section 7 – Technical and Safety Requirements.
4.1.C. Unlimited frame and engine combinations are allowed.
4.2. GRAND PRIX CLASS DISPLACEMENT and CONFIGURATION
LIMITS
4.2.A. Lightweight Grand Prix
• Up to 565cc four cylinder, four stroke, three or more valves per cylinder.
• Up to 750cc four cylinder, four stroke, two valves per cylinder, air cooled.
• Up to 650cc three cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 700cc two cylinder, four stroke, four valves per cylinder.
• Up to 800cc two cylinder, four stroke, 15 years or older.
• Up to 750cc two cylinder, four stroke, three valves per cylinder.
• Up to 950cc two cylinder, four stroke, two valves per cylinder, air-cooled.
• Unlimited displacement single cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 200cc two or more cylinder, two-stroke.
• Unlimited displacement single cylinder, two-stroke.
4.2.B. Middleweight 2X
• Up to 640cc four cylinder, four stroke, three or more valves per cylinder.
• Up to 1050cc four cylinder, four stroke, two valves per cylinder.
• Up to 750cc three cylinder, four stroke, three or more valves per cylinder.
• Unlimited displacement, two or three cylinder, four stroke, two valves per
cylinder.
• Up to 850cc two cylinder, four stroke, three or more valves per cylinder.
• Unlimited displacement single cylinder, four stroke
• Up to 250cc two cylinder, two-stroke.
• Unlimited displacement one or more cylinder two-stroke, air cooled.
• Unlimited displacement single cylinder, two-stroke.
4.2.C. Open 2X
• Over 485cc two or more cylinder.
4.2.D. Super Twins GTU
• Up to 750cc two cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 995cc two cylinder, four stroke, two valves per cylinder, air cooled.
• Unlimited displacement single cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 250cc one or two cylinder, two-stroke.

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4.2.E. Formula 40 GTU, Race of the Rockies GTU
• Up to 640cc four or more cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 750cc three cylinder, four stroke, four or more valves per cylinder.
• Up to 900cc three or more cylinder, four stroke, air cooled.
• Up to 850cc two cylinder, four stroke, four or more valves per cylinder.
• Unlimited displacement two cylinder, four stroke, two or three valves per
cylinder.
• Unlimited displacement single cylinder, four stroke.
• Up to 550cc two or more cylinder, two-stroke, if frame is from a
production motorcycle manufactured for street use in North America.
• Up to 430cc two or more cylinder, two-stroke.
• Up to 550cc single cylinder, two-stroke.
4.2.F. Formula 40 GTO, Race of the Rockies GTO
• Unlimited displacement.

4.3. LIGHTWEIGHT GRAND PRIX RACE DEFINITION
4.3.A. Lightweight Grand Prix race consists of a class combining expert and novice
racers.
4.3.B. The current Lightweight Grand Prix exemptions are:
4.3.B.a. Ducati 749S (utilizing original equipment displacement).
4.3.B.b. Up to 800cc eligible two cylinder, four stroke.
4.3.B.c. Kramer AXP 350
4.4. MIDDLEWEIGHT & OPEN 2X RACE DEFINITION
4.4.A. Middleweight, & Open 2X grand prix races consist of classes combining expert
and novice racers.
4.4.B. Unlimited frame and engine combinations are allowed per grand prix rules.
4.4.C. 2X races are typically double the length of respective sprint class races.
4.5. SUPER TWINS GTU RACE DEFINITION
4.5.A. Super Twins GTU grand prix race consists of a class combining expert and
novice racers.
4.6. FORMULA 40 GTO/GTU RACE DEFINITION
4.6.A. Formula 40 grand prix races consist of classes combining expert and novice
racers.
4.6.B. Racer must be 40 years of age or older on the day of the event.
4.7. RACE OF THE ROCKIES GTO/GTU RACE DEFINITION
4.7.A. Race of the Rockies classes are the premier classes of the MRA.
4.7.B. RoR races consist of classes for expert racers only. The racer must have
completed one full racing season as an expert licensed racer.
4.7.C. Timed qualifying of the overall combined GTO and GTU classes will determine a
rider’s starting grid position, based on Section 8.12.

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4.7.D. RoR riders’ best lap times should be less than 115% of the current class lap
record. Riders should not participate in these classes until they’re able to make
this minimum recommended time. Riders posing a hazard may be penalized
per Section 13.
4.7.E. A racer may only enter a RoR class if they do not enter either Amateur GTO, or
Amateur GTU during the same event.
Section 5. ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE RULES
5.1. ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE DEFINITION
5.1.A. Electric motorcycle classes permit electric motor propelled motorcycles of
unrestricted origin, unless otherwise specifically specified. (As of the printing of
this rulebook, there is not an electric motorcycle class in the race day
itinerary).
5.1.B. Electric motorcycles must meet the following requirements in addition to the
requirements in Section 7 – Technical and Safety Requirements.
5.1.C. Electric motorcycles must be individually permitted to run any Supersport,
Superbike, Grand Prix, or SuperMoto classes on a case by case basis by the VP
of Rules and Tech, and the Rider Representative responsible for the rulebook,
for an event.
5.2. ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE CONFIGURATION LIMITS
5.2.A. Electric Motorcycle
• There are currently no configuration limits set. This will be determined on
a case by case basis by the VP of Rules and Tech, and the Rider
Representative responsible for the rulebook, for an event.
5.3. ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE RACE DEFINITION
5.3.A. There is currently no race definition set. This will be determined by the VP of
Rules and Tech, and the Rider Representative responsible for the rulebook, if
participation interest warrants.
Section 6. SUPERMOTO MOTORCYCLE RULES
6.1. SUPERMOTO MOTORCYCLE DEFINITION
6.1.A. SuperMoto motorcycle classes permit motorcycles produced as an off road dirt
motorcycle, or specific SuperMoto use motorcycle from the OEM. Some Dual
Sport motorcycles may be considered equivalent in requirements to the
SuperMoto definition as determined by the VP of Rules and Tech and the Rider
Representative responsible for the rulebook.
6.2. SUPERMOTO SPECIFIC MOTORCYCLE REQUIREMENTS
6.2.A. SuperMoto motorcycles must meet the following requirements in addition to
the requirements in Section 7 – Technical and Safety Requirements.
6.2.B. Unlimited modifications are allowed, but the motorcycle must maintain one
piece handle bars. Aftermarket one piece handle bars are allowed.
6.2.C. Side stands may be removed, but are not required to be removed if they have
a sufficient return spring to keep them in the raised position, or are safely
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6.2.D. No steering damper is required. One may be added if desired.
6.2.E. No fluid retaining belly pan is required.
6.2.F. Radiator overflow bottle is required, no exceptions.
6.2.G. The crankcase must be vented to the intake airbox, or an appropriate catch
bottle.
6.3. SUPERMOTO CLASS DISPLACEMENT and CONFIGURATION
LIMITS
6.3.A. SuperMoto
• Unlimited displacement.
6.4. SUPERMOTO RACE DEFINITION
6.4.A. SuperMoto race consists of a class combining expert and novice racers.
Section 7. TECHNICAL and SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
7.1. TECHNICAL and SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
7.1.A. The following is a set of standards that will be in effect at all events for both
riders and motorcycles.
7.2. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS for ALL RIDERS
7.2.A. All classes must adhere to these requirements.
7.2.B. Full coverage helmet with straps, shell, liner and shield in good, undamaged
condition. Helmet must have a label of compliance to either Snell Foundation
specifications, DOT FMVSS 218, ECE, or any FIM certification, with a date of
manufacture no earlier than 5 years prior to the first MRA event of the season.
7.2.C. No aftermarket helmet strap quick releases will be allowed.
7.2.D. It is not recommended to add any accessories internally or externally to
helmets.
7.2.E. Leather footwear (boots) at least 8” in height and in good condition.
7.2.F. Gloves with leather protecting the palms and fingers.
7.2.G. One piece leather or aramid (Kevlar) race suit or pants and jacket of leather or
aramid material (Kevlar) in good condition with padding on the knees, elbows
and shoulders. Separate pants and jackets must be joined with zipper(s) to
create the equivalent of a one piece suit. Taping pants and jackets together is
not allowed. Race suit “accessories” must be permanently attached to your suit
and/or be deemed a necessary safety device by the VP of Rules and Tech. If
said “accessories” are determined to be unsafe, the racer will be asked to
remove the “accessory”. The term “unsafe” is at the discretion of the MRA
Officials.
7.2.H. Back protectors are required and must be of commercial design and
manufacturer. No homemade back protectors. Back protector must be worn at
all times when on the track
7.2.I. No sparking materials may be worn by the rider.
7.2.J. The rider’s number needs to be located near the chin on both sides of the
helmet.

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7.2.K. Any rider involved in a crash may be subject to rider equipment inspection.
Damage that in any way endangers rider safety must be repaired prior to
starting or continuing any further practice or competition.
7.3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS for ALL MOTORCYCLES
7.3.A. All classes must adhere to these requirements.
7.3.B. Neat and clean. Motorcycles that are dirty or show potentially dangerous
bodywork damage will not be approved.
7.3.C. Bodywork damaged at that particular event may be removed providing that
unsafe or sharp edges are not the result of such removal. All work,
modifications, or maintenance must have been performed in a workmanlike
manner.
7.3.D. Wheels must be a minimum 16” diameter and be straight without cracks. Wire
spoked wheels must have all spokes at correct tension.
7.3.E. Tires must be in good condition with acceptable tread depth and sidewall
conditions and may not be re-caps. Valve caps must be installed.
7.3.F. Brakes: all motorcycles must have operational front and rear brakes, with
acceptable lining thickness. Master cylinder reservoirs must be covered or
taped without obstruction of the vents. All brake cables or hoses must be in
good condition. Silicone based brake fluids are NOT allowed (such as DOT 5
brake fluid).
7.3.G. Frame must be in good condition with no compromising structural damage.
7.3.H. It is recommended to have functional fork steering stops.
7.3.I. Fork & shock absorbers must be in good working condition and not leaking.
7.3.J. Oil, coolant, and fuel lines, fluid fillers, drains and filters must be tight and leak
free and must be secured at all connecting points by clamps, safety wire, or
other approved means.
7.3.K. Coolant: only water shall be used in the cooling system. Red Line Water
Wetter, Royal Purple- Purple Ice (NOT Engine Ice or Evans coolant), Silkolene
Pro CCA, and VP Cool Down coolant additives are allowed in liquid cooled
motorcycles. Glycol based substances are prohibited. For the purpose of this
rulebook, motorcycles which use engine oil as a primary cooling fluid are
considered to be air-cooled.
7.3.L. All motorcycles must have an operational handlebar-mounted kill switch or
button.
7.3.M. All motorcycles must have a self-closing throttle.
7.3.N. Center stand must be removed.
7.3.O. Exhaust system must be tight, mufflers and megaphones secure. It is
recommended that exhaust springs be safety wired.
7.3.P. Rear fender or seat must extend to the rear of a line drawn vertically through
the rear axle.
7.3.Q. An MRA provided decal will be displayed on both sides of the motorcycle at
least axle line high or higher.
7.3.R. Onboard cameras mounted to the motorcycle must be secured with a
secondary retaining tether to the motorcycle.
7.3.S. All motorcycles must pass MRA Technical Inspection before participating in any
practice session, race or school.
7.3.T. The burden of complying with the rules regarding class eligibility and technical
requirements rests with the entrant. It is his/her responsibility to seek approval
of the VP of Rules & Tech for any areas in question before participating.

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7.3.U. The VP of Rules & Tech or any MRA Official reserves the right to inspect any
race motorcycle or rider apparel or equipment at any time during race day for
compliance to MRA technical standards and may revoke the Technical
Inspection Sticker of any motorcycle at any time during the race day.
7.3.V. Any motorcycle involved in a crash will be subject to re-inspection. Damage
that in any way endangers rider safety must be repaired prior to starting or
continuing any further practice or competition.
7.4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS for NOVICE and EXPERT
COMPETITION MOTORCYCLES
7.4.A. In addition to the requirements in sections 7.2 and 7.3, expert and novice
competition motorcycle and rider equipment must meet the following
requirements.
7.4.B. All turn signals, luggage racks, and mirrors must be removed.
7.4.C. All lights must be removed. Brake lights and tail lights must be disconnected.
7.4.D. License plate must be removed.
7.4.E. Fairings must be mounted in at least three locations. Bodywork, windscreens or
streamlining must not enclose the rider from the side and/or above while in a
normal riding position.
7.4.F. Brake caliper mount bolts and brake torque arm bolts must be secured by
safety wire, cotter pins, hitch pins or other approved means. Axle nuts must be
safety wired, or castellated nuts secured with cotter pins or hitch pins. On
applicable models at least one axle pinch bolt per fork tube must be safety
wired. Hitch pin or “hair pin” clips must be safety wired closed. Self-locking
nuts are not acceptable.
7.4.G. Brake pad retaining pins must be safety wired. It is acceptable to wire the
caliper/pin in a way to positively contain the pin in the caliper, when the pin
cannot practically be drilled and wired by conventional means.
7.4.H. All nuts or fittings which drain fluid when removed including filler caps (except
fuel cap), and drain plugs must be secured with safety wire or other approved
means. Oil filter or oil filter cover bolts must be safety wired or secured in an
approved manner. It is recommended that brake line banjo bolts be either
secured with safety wire, RTV silicone, or 3M weather strip adhesive.
7.4.I. On all four stroke motorcycles, the fairing bottom must be constructed in such
a fashion as to form a fluid catch pan (belly pan) capable of retaining a
minimum of 3 quarts. Commercially available fiberglass or similar functioning
and appearing fluid containment belly pan must be used when available. (A
SuperMoto motorcycle is exempt from the belly pan requirement).
7.4.J. Engine case guards or protective over covers must be installed on all applicable
models with vulnerable wet cases. Wet cases are any engine cover that will
emit fluid if cracked or worn away.
7.4.K. Aftermarket fuel tank guards/protectors are required on motorcycles where the
fuel tank is known or likely to contact the ground during a crash. For example,
the 2006-2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 required protectors and other models may be
added by the VP of Rules & Tech as needed. MRA approved protectors are
sliders made by Traxxion Dynamics (traxxion.com) or guards made by
Eurospace Technologies Inc. (eti-fuelcel.com). Other protectors require prior
approval by the VP of Rules & Tech.
7.4.L. No streamlining may be attached to the rider.

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7.4.M. Aftermarket or relocated original equipment oil coolers must be securely
mounted in a protected area. All connections must be safety wired or otherwise
secured by approved means.
7.4.N. All engines must have the oil breather line(s) returning to the intake air box or
an alternative heat resistant catch bottle of at least 12-ounce capacity (no
glass, thin plastic, or paper). The inlet line must be securely fastened and the
catch bottle adequately vented to avoid pressurization. Alternatively,
production-based motorcycles may vent the oil breather(s) to the intake air
box with plugged drains. Final approval of the catch can system rests with the
VP of Rules and Tech.
7.4.O. All open cooling system vents must have a catch bottle of at least 12-ounce
capacity and must be separate from engine breather catch bottle. Sturdy
plastic is acceptable.
7.4.P. All vents of any kind must be routed such that any fluid escaping will be caught
by the fluid containing belly pan.
7.4.Q. All center and side stands must be removed. Kick-starters must have a positive
return spring to hold the starting foot lever in the home position.
7.4.R. Any type of “curb feeler” attached to a foot peg must be removed.
7.4.S. Exhaust system must not extend beyond the rear wheel.
7.4.T. A steering damper is required for all 501cc or greater motorcycles and must be
in good operating condition.
7.4.U. Motorcycle must meet track sound level regulations. A motorcycle not meeting
sound level regulations will not be allowed to continue until that motorcycle
meets required sound levels.
7.4.V. Aftermarket supercharging or turbocharging is not allowed, except in Race of
the Rockies.
7.4.W. On applicable models, a shark fin or chain guard is recommended to prevent a
rider’s toes or fingers from getting caught in the sprocket.
7.4.X. A brake lever guard is required to prevent accidental contact of the front brake
lever.
7.4.Y. Transponders must be securely mounted on the front fork between the upper
and lower triple clamps and must not interfere with lock to lock motion of the
steering nor bind on any controls or wiring. Approval of any variances of
mounting location lies with the VP of Rules and Tech. The lack of a transponder
may result in manual scoring. Failure to have a transponder properly mounted
may result in disqualification, a fine, and/or a loss of points.
7.5. COMPETITION NUMBER and DISPLAY REGULATIONS
7.5.A. The purpose of having identifying numbers on the race motorcycle is to aid
manual scoring and identification by Corner Workers. Final approval of legibility
lays with Tech Inspection Officials. Unapproved numbers must be modified by
the racer before passing tech inspection.
7.5.B. Numbers will be assigned by MRA and remain the property of MRA. Numbers
may be reassigned at any time without notice. Novice racers are limited to a
three digit race number not starting in zero.
7.5.C. A racer must participate in 2 or more race weekends of the MRA season events
in order to reserve their number for the next season. If they do not participate
in 2 or more weekends, their number is considered open and will be given out
on a first come, first served basis the following year. The racer may file a
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7.5.D. Colors – all Expert competitors will use black numbers on a white background.
Numbers must be approximately 6” high and 1” wide, of standard block
lettering. Thin shading or outlining of a different color may be used as long as
it does not negatively affect the contrast and legibility. Novice competitors will
use black numbers as specified above, but the numbers shall be on a yellow
background.
7.5.E. Expert class champions from the previous MRA season are permitted to use
white numbers on a black background with the same size and style restrictions.
7.5.F. A plate or display area is required on the front and each side of the motorcycle.
The side displays must be mounted in such a way that the number is clearly
visible without interference caused by rider, or motorcycle parts and
extremities. If a display area is used rather than a separately mounted plate, it
must be clearly outlined with a border to distinguish it from the paint scheme
of the motorcycle and should be easily read 30 meters from the front 30
meters from either side of the bike. Rider must display his/her MRA assigned
racing number during all MRA races and MRA sanctioned or sponsored
practices. Exceptions to this rule must be approved prior to Pre-Grid. Only the
Pre-Grid Marshal awards this approval. If you are not awarded approval, and
you race, you may be disqualified, and points will be forfeited for that given
race on that day. If you are not awarded approval and you attempt to
participate in practice you will be fined $25.
7.5.G. All “top ten” numbers will be earned by the Race of the Rockies previous
season Overall Championship Series.
7.5.H. If a competitor has a current recognized professional roadracing license, they
can use their unmodified professional organization number plates at the
discretion of the VP of Rules and Tech with concurrence from the Head of
Timing and Scoring. If the number plate has a different number than their
assigned MRA racing number, they must notify pre-grid as in section 7.5.F.
7.5.I. Final approval of number display will rest with the VP of Rules and Tech and/or
the Head of Timing and Scoring.
7.6. COMPETITION FUEL REQUIREMENTS
7.6.A. Only ethanol gasoline (Flex Fuel), gasoline or race gasoline, meeting MRA
specifications, is permitted as a fuel.
7.6.B. Fuel must be a petroleum gasoline available through normal commercial
channels.
7.6.C. All gasoline must remain as produced without additives except as specified by
these rules. Allowable gasolines are those whose characteristics meet the
following standards:
7.6.C.a. The specific gravity must fall within the range: .695-.765 at 60 degrees F.
E85 Flex Fuel ethanol gasoline is exempt from this specific gravity
requirement.
7.6.C.b. The only allowable oxygenates are ethers and ethanol alcohols. Expoxides
(e.g., propylene oxide) will not be considered ethers. Nitrogen bearing
compounds are not allowed. Methanol and Nitromethane are not allowed.

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7.6.C.c. All fuels must be supplied from a single source which employs no means to
contain or supply different mixtures of fuels. Only fuel from this single
source may be introduced to the combustion chamber. No supplements,
reactants, oxidizers (e.g., Nitrous Oxide) or combustion enhancers may be
introduced to the combustion chamber other than fuel meeting the
specifications in this section, EXCEPT in Race of the Rockies.

7.6.D. Lubrication additives are permitted provided the resulting mixture will meet the
above requirements. Lubricants may be introduced through a source other than
through the fuel, but must not contain nitrogen or oxygen bearing compounds.
7.6.E. Samples for lab analysis may be taken from a competitor’s fuel tank and/or oil
supply at the discretion of MRA Officials. Laboratory results will be the final
determining factor as to whether illegal performance additives are present in a
particular fuel sample.

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7.7. SAFETY WIRING GUIDELINES
7.7.A. Good safety wiring is important and one of the best safety preparations for a
race bike. If you are unsure how to safety wire your motorcycle, reach out to
someone who has been doing it for a while. Anyone who has worked with
mechanical aircraft preparation is probably an expert at safety wiring.
7.7.B. Don’t over twist your safety wire! The standard is 8 – 12 twists per inch for
.032” diameter safety wire. Any more than that weakens the wire and could
cause it to break under stress. Note that wire should always be applied so that
tension is in the tightening directions. Below are a few examples of proper
safety wiring procedures:

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7.8. SAFETY WIRE and PRE-TECH CHECKLIST
TABLE HAS BEEN REMOVED TEMPORARILY. FINAL DRAFT WITH
SPNOSORS WILL CONTAIN PRE-TECH CHECKLIST.

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7.9. TECHNICAL INSPECTION READINESS CHECKLIST
BODY WORK: secured?
LIGHTS: taped over or removed?
REAR BRAKE PEDAL: operating properly?
FRONT BRAKE LEVER NUT: is your brake lever pivot bolt/nut tight, and secured from
coming loose? It is recommended to have a locking nut, or other means to secure.
CLUTCH/THROTTLE CABLES and BRAKE HOSES: in good shape?
BRAKE FLUID: level OK and cap tight and secured?
BRAKE BANJO BOLTS: tight? It’s recommended to safety wire or mark with silicone.
ENGINE SIDE CASES/COVERS: Aftermarket side cases or approved case guards are
required on: Honda CBR 600RR and 1000RR, left side; Kawasaki ZX6RR & ZX1OR,
both sides; all Suzuki GSXR models, both sides; Suzuki (1999-2002) SV650, clutch
cover; Yamaha R6, both sides; Yamaha R1, left side; Triumph 675, both sides.
After-market cases may be required on other models at any time if it is determined
to be in the interest of track safety.
BELLY PAN: aftermarket fluid retaining belly pan lower fairing, or dammed lower
fairings are required for ALL motorcycles.
VENTED CATCH BOTTLE: required for your overflows?
CRANKCASE BREATHER TUBE: into catch tank or airbox?
HOSE CLAMPS: tight, and in good mechanical condition?
EXHAUST HEADER PIPE: fastened OK?
REAR EXHAUST SUPPORTS: OK?
NUMBER PLATES: are plates securely mounted or painted on?
NUMBER PLATE SIZE: relatively flat, proper colors, and appropriate size?
MRA NUMBER: are the numbers on the bike your correct MRA number?
SCORING TRANSPONDER: All bikes must have a (MyLaps) AMB timing and scoring
transponder at all times while on the track.
SCORING TRANSPONDER: mounted correctly? It is required that all rechargeable
transponders be mounted on the front fork between the triple clamps, and must not
interfere with steering motion.
ONBOARD CAMERA: Tether installed? Onboard cameras mounted to the motorcycle
must be secured with a secondary retaining tether to the motorcycle.
DRIVE CHAIN: chain in good condition?
CHAIN TENSION: chain adjusters tightened?
CHAIN MASTER LINK: clip mounted correctly and in good shape? Peened (rivet
type) links are recommended, no safety wire allowed on master links.
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT: aligned okay?
SPOKED and MAG WHEELS: spokes tight? No cracks in wheels? Wheels balanced?
TIRES: wear OK? Metal valve caps on? Correct pressure in tires?
FRONT END: triple clamp bolts tight? Steering damper mounted correctly?
HANDLEBARS: fuel tank clearance OK? Tightened enough to not move when hit?
ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH: functioning well?
THINK ABOUT CLEANUP: have you removed all tools from the bike, especially the
10mm socket?
TOE GUARD: is a shark fin type toe guard mounted to protect the rider from the
rear sprocket? Recommended, but not required.
SIDE STAND: is the side stand or center stand removed?

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RIDER SAFETY EQUIPMENT: is your equipment in good shape? No tears in suit? No
damage to boots or gloves, back protector, etc.?
HELMET: less than 5 years old? No scrapes or gouges in helmet will be allowed.
KNEE PUCKS AND TOE SLIDERS: are they securely fastened?
REMOVE all loose items from your mouth (gum, candy, dentures, chew, foot, etc.),
as these can become choking hazards.
7.10. TECHNICAL INSPECTION
7.10.A. Racing is dangerous. Do not skimp on your equipment.
7.10.B. In order to pass Technical Inspection, the rider is responsible for presenting a
motorcycle in conformance with all technical requirements!
7.10.C. All motorcycles must pass Technical Inspection before participating in any
practice session, race or school. The primary emphasis of the inspection is race
worthiness.
7.10.D. Application of a Technical Inspection Sticker does not imply compliance with
technical and class eligibility requirements.
7.10.E. The burden of complying with the rules regarding class eligibility and technical
requirements rests with the entrant. It is his/her responsibility to seek approval
of the VP of Rules and Tech for any areas in question before participating.
7.10.F. The VP of Rules and Tech or any MRA Official reserves the right to inspect any
race motorcycle or rider equipment at any time during race day for compliance
to MRA technical standards and may revoke the Technical Inspection Sticker of
any motorcycle at any time during the race day.
7.10.G. The VP of Rules and Tech also reserves the right to perform class eligibility
inspections, including inspection of internal engine and transmission
components at any time during the race day.
7.10.H. At the discretion of the VP of Rules and Tech, one or more contestants may be
selected randomly after the start of the race to have the following items
inspected at the completion of the race.
7.10.H.a. Supersport showroom stock charging system.
7.10.H.b. Supersport intake air box, air filter, velocity stacks.
7.10.H.c. Any other Supersport restricted modification.
7.10.H.d. Any eligibility requirement for any race class.
7.10.I. The same rider may be inspected more than once during the course of one MRA
race event.
7.10.J. More than one rider may be checked per Supersport race, and this is at the
discretion of the VP of Rules and Tech.
7.10.K. In the event a contestant refuses post-race inspection, the contestant will be
disqualified and penalized as outlined in Section 13.
7.10.L. A contestant may choose to have his/her bike inspected for multiple classes at
one time, however at the discretion of the VP of Rules and Tech, the rider’s bike
may be impounded in a suitable location between the individual races. The bike
may also be marked with tamper resistant tape, that if removed may result in
disqualification.
7.10.M. Technical Inspection and passing of Technical Inspection in no way implies
motorcycle, equipment, or rider is safe to participate.
7.10.N. Any rider involved in a crash may be subject to rider equipment inspection.
Damage that in any way endangers rider safety must be repaired prior to
starting or continuing any further practice or competition.
7.10.O. The rider is solely responsible for the equipment they use.

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7.10.P. Any motorcycle involved in a crash will be subject to re-inspection. Damage
that in any way endangers rider safety must be repaired prior to starting or
continuing any further practice or competition.
7.10.Q. It is the racer’s responsibility to locate an authorized technical inspector.
7.11. PROCESS for RACE DAY TECHNICAL INSPECTION
7.11.A. Technical Inspection opens at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the race event. In
addition, when possible Technical Inspection may be opened the evening before
a race event.
7.11.B. Racers must obtain a Safety Wire and Pre-Tech Checklist form (see Section
7.8), and complete it for their motorcycle(s).
7.11.C. Racers must go through pre-tech with your MRA approved race license and sign
the race day waiver. Then, racers must bring the following items to Technical
Inspection.
7.11.D. Bring completed Safety Wire and Pre-Tech Checklist with motorcycle meeting all
technical requirements to the designated Technical Inspection pit area with the
lower belly pan removed.
7.11.E. The following items may be desired at Technical Inspection, on request only:
7.11.E.a. Leathers on request.
7.11.E.b. Helmet on request.
7.11.E.c. Boots on request.
7.11.E.d. Gloves on request.
7.11.E.e. Back protector on request.
Section 8. RACE EVENT PROCEDURES
8.1. OPERATIONAL FLAGS/LIGHTS USED
8.1.A. Green Flag: Indicates a race is underway, or clear track conditions. At the
start of a race a light system will be used. A flag may be used as an alternative,
if the light system is unavailable.
8.1.A.a. Race Start Procedure with Lights: Once the grid is staged, the start/finish
flagger will illuminate the starting lights for a few random seconds, then
extinguish the lights to start the race.
8.1.A.b. Green Flag Start Procedure: Once the grid is staged, the start/finish flagger
will raise the green flag for a few random seconds, then swiftly drop the
flag as the signal to start the race.

8.1.B. Jump Start Notification: A stationary “Jump Start Penalty +12” board
displaying the rider(s) number will be shown at start/finish for 3 laps. The
offending rider(s) may continue their race. All offending riders will be assessed
a penalty of 12 seconds at the end of the race.
8.1.C. Red Flag: Indicates a race has been stopped, or has not yet commenced. A red
flag displayed during a race or practice indicates extreme danger. Signal with
your arm, or leg to the riders behind, then reduce speed and proceed safely and
as directed to the track exit.
8.1.D. Black Flag with 12” Orange Center (Meatball Flag): Rider infraction/issue.
Use the track exit ASAP. Report to Hot Pit, and Pre-Grid Marshal. Typically
displayed with rider number at start/finish. MRA Officials are only required to
display the flag and bike number three times to the field. It is the rider’s
responsibility to respond ASAP. In all cases, failure to report after three laps will
result in penalties at MRA Official’s discretion.

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8.1.E. Black Flag: Indicates a problem and immediate removal of your motorcycle
from the racing line. Signal with your arm, or leg to the riders behind, then
carefully reduce speed, get off of the racing line and stop at the first safe
location off the course. Riders are not permitted to return to the race course
unless cleared by an MRA Official. Failure to stop for a Black Flag according to
these rules will result in immediate disqualification from the current race and
possible suspension from future MRA events pending an MRA Board review.
8.1.F. Crossed White and Green Flags: Courtesy Flag, and indicates the completion
of the whole lap that accomplishes 50%> race distance.
8.1.G. White Flag: Courtesy Flag, and indicates the final lap of the race.
8.1.H. Checkered Flag: A flag used to indicate to riders that the race has ended.
Proceed around the course to the designated track exit.
8.2. STATIONARY (STANDING) WARNING FLAGS
8.2.A. Warning flags that are held stationary indicate a change in conditions or a
potentially hazardous situation on or near the track.
8.2.B. Passing is allowed. Exercise caution.
8.3. WAVING WARNING FLAGS
8.3.A. Any waving warning flag indicates a hazardous condition on the racetrack and
possibly in the racing line. Proceed with caution.
8.3.B. Passing is not allowed under any waving warning flag from the point of the flag
until past the incident(s) area.
8.3.C. MRA Officials may designate a point for each flag station after which passing is
not allowed if a waving flag is displayed.
8.3.D. Passing in a waving flag zone will cause a minimum one lap penalty. Additional
penalties may be added by the Race Director.
8.3.E. If a rider unintentionally passes another rider or the pass is already taking place
in a waving flag area, the passing rider must return to their previous position at
the earliest safe opportunity. No penalty will be assessed if the rider returns to
their previous position.
8.3.F. The Race Director can make the decision not to assess a penalty if the passing
rider had no choice in which to pass.
8.3.G. As long as the pass does not gain the rider a position they will not need to let
the passed rider pass them back to avoid a penalty. (This will only apply in the
case of lapped riders or riders from other classes.).
8.4. WARNING FLAGS USED
8.4.A. Yellow Flag with Red Stripes (Debris Flag): Indicates oil, fuel, liquids, dirt,
parts, or other debris are on the track surface. Proceed with caution.
8.4.A.a. A standing Debris Flag means the debris are off the racing line. Proceed
with caution.
8.4.A.b. A waving Debris Flag means the debris are in the racing line. Proceed with
extreme caution.

8.4.B. Yellow Flag (Caution Flag): Indicates motorcycles, riders, and/or Corner
Workers are in the area.
8.4.B.a. A standing Yellow Flag means in the general area and/or past the next
Corner Worker station. Passing is allowed. Proceed with caution.
8.4.B.b. A waving Yellow Flag means on the track, or immediate impact zone. No
Passing allowed. Proceed with extreme caution.

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8.4.C. White Flag with Red Cross (Ambulance Flag): Indicates that ambulances,
safety vehicles or emergency personnel are on the course. If an ambulance is
put on course the race WILL be red flagged. Exercise caution.
8.4.C.a. A standing Ambulance Flag means the vehicles/personnel are in an
upcoming turn.
8.4.C.b. A waving Ambulance Flag indicates an ambulance and/or some other safety
vehicles are working directly downstream. Exercise extreme caution! Do
not pass other competitors until after the incident area. You may not pass
the ambulance if it is moving on the track surface. Once the ambulance has
stopped or left the track surface, you may cautiously pass the ambulance,
and proceed to the track exit.

8.5. GENERAL RACE OPERATING PROCEDURES
8.5.A. MRA Officials will determine the maximum number of riders possible for each
track’s capacity. When the total number of competitors entered in a class
exceeds this number, a second starting wave may be created.
8.5.B. Grid positions for Race of the Rockies will be determined based on qualifying
times.
8.5.C. Grid positions for Amateur GTO will be determined based on qualifying times.
8.5.D. Grid positions for all other classes will be determined as follows:
8.5.D.a. For the first race of the season grids will be based on the previous season’s
championship points in that class, then by order in which entries are
received by the MRA.
8.5.D.b. For the second race and subsequent races, grid positions will be based on
season to date points in that class.
8.5.D.c. Late entries will be gridded behind all early entries regardless of season to
date points, and will be in the order in which they are received by the MRA.
Late entries will be assessed a $40 late fee (see Section 10.2).

8.5.E. The pole position rider can choose to swap with any position on the front row. If
they choose to do so they must notify the Pre-Grid Marshal. This includes the
restart of a red flagged race.
8.5.F. Riders will pre-grid at the track entrance. The Pre-Grid Marshal will signal the
riders onto the track to proceed to the starting grid or take additional hot laps
as the Pre-Grid Marshal may direct.
8.5.G. Countdown to closing the track entrance: Once motorcycles are released onto
the track (track opens) for the sighting/warm up lap, they will have 30 seconds
to enter the track to proceed to the starting grid. If they fail to make the track
entrance cut off time, they will be started from the designated hot pit lane
starting area.
8.5.H. Riders who fail to take their assigned position at pre-grid, or are not listed on
the grid, may be required to start the race from behind the last row of gridded
riders, or from the designated hot pit lane starting area once the remaining
motorcycles have passed, at the discretion of the MRA Officials.
8.5.I. Grid infractions including but not limited to: assuming the wrong grid position,
tire burnouts, failure to follow the gridding procedure, etc., may be cause to be
sent to behind the last grid row of the race at the discretion of the MRA
Officials. The offending rider may also be assessed a time penalty and/or fine.
8.5.J. A countdown staging signal may be displayed at the start/finish line, at which
time any riders who have not taken their assigned grid positions may be
required by the MRA Officials to start the race from behind the last row of
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8.5.K. Once the grid is set, if a motorcycle stalls, the rider is to hold their hand up and
the race starts around them at the discretion of the starter.
8.5.L. The start shall be a full-stop start. Riders who are not properly staged at the
race start when the starting light is extinguished (or green flag is waved), will
be assessed a time penalty of 12 seconds. A rider is considered properly staged
if the front axle is behind but no more than 18” behind the designated row line
and the front wheel, as well as their motorcycle, is at a complete stop. A rider is
considered improperly staged, and to have jumped the start when, in the
judgement of MRA Officials there was movement before the starting light was
extinguished that may have created an advantage for said racer.
8.5.M. When a race is stopped (red flagged) before two or fewer laps are completed, it
will require a restart in original grid positions with crashing or retiring racers
being gridded last.
8.5.N. The race is considered 50% complete when the leader (not the entire field) has
completed at least 50% of the race distance, and a minimum of 3 laps, in
whole laps.
8.5.O. The completion of 50% of a race with an odd number of laps is the number of
scheduled laps, or adjusted scheduled laps, plus one and then divided by two.
8.5.P. When more than 50% of the race is complete and the red flag is displayed, MRA
Officials may declare the race complete. If determined to be complete, riders
will be scored and awarded points accordingly.
8.5.Q. When restarting or scoring a red-flagged race, racers will be re-gridded or
scored as to their running order at the completion of the lap preceding the lap
in which the red flag was displayed. If the race is restarted, racers who crash or
retire from a race before or during the red flag lap will be re-gridded at the back
of the grid behind all non-crashing/non-retiring racers in the order in which they
last crossed start/finish.
8.5.R. If the race is determined to be complete and the race was stopped due to a
rider(s) crash, the rider(s) involved will finish at the back of their respective lap
group. i.e., a rider causing the red flag was in 5th place at the time of the red
flag, there were 10 riders on the lead lap, and 15 riders started the race. The
involved rider would be scored in 10th place.
8.5.S. The results will be the results taken at the last point where the leader and all
other riders on the same lap as the leader had completed a full lap without the
red flag being displayed with this exception:
8.5.S.a. If the leader has crossed start/finish under the checkered flag, for all the
riders who also crossed the start/finish under the checkered flag before the
red flag, a partial running order will be established at the end of the last lap
of the race. For the riders who did not cross start/finish under the
checkered flag before the red flag, a running order will be established at
the end of the penultimate lap of the race. The complete results will be
established by combining both partial running orders as per the lap/time
procedure.

8.5.T. Any rider who takes the start or participates in any portion of a race, even if it
is re-gridded as a complete restart, will still be scored accordingly.
8.5.U. A rider entered in a class may join the race after the race has started after
being signaled onto the track by the Pre-Grid Marshal.
8.5.V. A rider may not rejoin the race on a different motorcycle if he/she has been on
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8.5.W. A rider may start a race on a different motorcycle than they qualified on
provided both motorcycles meet the class eligibility requirements. In this
situation the rider must notify the Pre-Grid Marshal, or Grid Officials on track
and start the race from behind the last row on the starting grid in their class,
otherwise they may be disqualified.
8.5.X. If a race is red flagged after a restart, the Race Director reserves the right to
move that race to the end of the race day, or terminate the race. In the event
that time constraints require shortening a race distance or re-starting a race in
original grid positions due to a red flag, it will be done at the discretion of the
Race Director and/or the MRA Officials.
8.5.Y. If a sprint race specifically must be restarted, and 30 minutes total estimated
time until the checkered flag would have elapsed from the original start, the
race laps may be reduced accordingly, or the race may be moved to the end of
the race day, or terminated as deemed appropriate by the Race Director. This
rule does not apply to Endurance races, or Race of the Rockies.
8.5.Z. Completed race distance is determined by timing and scoring. MRA Officials
may declare any race complete and may determine points awards for races that
have met all the necessary criteria for a completed race.
8.6. RACE INFRACTIONS/RETIRING GUIDELINES
8.6.A. Any rider appearing to be deliberately blocking a bike seeking to pass may be
meatball flagged, and/or disqualified.
8.6.B. If, for any reason, a rider is forced to stop on the track surface during a race, it
should be his/her first duty to put their arm up to warn other riders they are
slowed, or stopped. They may then place the motorcycle in such a manner as to
cause NO danger or obstruction to other riders, and get themselves to safety
out of any impact zones.
8.6.C. Corner Workers will not allow any rider/motorcycle that has fallen to re-enter
the race surface UNLESS the Race Director, crash cart MRA Official, or an
appointed individual “deems it safe to ride in on the side of the track” out of the
race line once the race or practice session is completed or has been stopped.
8.6.D. Any motorcycle that has fallen will be ineligible to rejoin any race until the
motorcycle has been re-teched by an MRA Official. The rider may not rejoin that
race on a different motorcycle per section 8.5.V.
8.6.E. After any fall the rider should scrutinize their equipment for race worthiness and
safety, and replace any items in doubt as to their condition before continuing in
the event. Any rider equipment may be subject to inspection.
8.6.F. The race surface is defined as the actual paved portion of the track from edge
to edge, not to include run off areas or unpaved portions of the track.
8.6.G. Motorcycles may not be pushed while on the track except to remove them from
a hazardous position to one of greater safety.
8.7. TRACK CONFIGURATION SPECIFIC GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES
8.7.A. Track configuration specific procedures may exist for either a specific
configuration used for the event, or something that arises during the event
which justifies a change to be made during the event.
8.7.B. The following are common examples of infractions, guidelines and procedures
the MRA currently uses for common events. The term “blowing” describes a
racer failing to get a motorcycle slowed, and turned into a corner within the
common use of the race surface. They miss the corner, and run wide/beyond
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8.7.C. Pikes Peak Int’l Raceway:
8.7.C.a. Turn 1 blowing. Continue safely around the T1–T2 banking, and self-police
safe blending into T2 traffic.
8.7.C.b. Turn 3 blowing. Cautiously proceed to T7 area. Stay to the right portion of
T7 race surface, and self-police safe blending alongside T7 traffic up onto
the front stretch banking. A time penalty may be assessed.

8.7.D. High Plains Raceway North Course:
8.7.D.a. Turn 4s blowing. Continue safely around the standard full course T4-T7.
Come to a complete stop at T8. A Corner Worker will direct you to re-enter
safely when they see adequate space for re-entry.

8.7.E. High Plains Raceway West Course:
8.7.E.a. Turn 13s blowing. Continue along 9a and 9b around the standard full
course. Stop in the designated penalty box area just after T12, and turn off
your engine. You will be scored as a DNF. Wait for a Corner Worker to
direct you when you may restart your engine and proceed back to the
paddock.
8.7.F. Pueblo Motorsports Park:
8.7.F.a. Turn 1 blowing. Continue to the end of the drag strip, and safely take the
return road back to the T2 area. You may self-police blend into T2 traffic
when safe.

8.8. ON TRACK REGULATIONS
8.8.A. Helmets MUST be worn on track surface at all times!
8.8.B. The responsibility for passing safely rests with the overtaking rider.
8.8.C. Any rider who appears to be deliberately blocking another motorcycle
attempting to pass, or is observed to be riding rough and/or dangerously will be
penalized or disqualified. This is a judgment call by MRA Officials and cannot be
protested.
8.8.D. Should a rider leave the track surface, he/she must re-enter at the next safe
location with no attempt to shorten the race course.
8.8.E. Hand/Leg Signals:
8.8.E.a. Before entering the pits from the track, the rider should signal by raising an
arm or extending a leg.
8.8.E.b. If a rider’s speed slows significantly, for any reason, the rider should signal
by raising an arm or extending a leg and safely position him/herself out of
the racing lines.

8.8.F. It is expressly prohibited to ride or push a motorcycle counter-race direction on
the track or pit road, unless directed to do so explicitly by an MRA Official or
Corner Worker.
8.8.G. Disrespect towards Corner Workers and/or MRA Officials will not be tolerated.
These people are responsible for hazardous areas around the racetrack and are
in position for racers’ safety. Violations in this matter are grounds for levied
fines and/or suspension.
8.8.H. A racer being served a “Meatball Flag” must exit the race track and proceed at a
safe speed to the Pre-Grid Marshal at the pre-grid area of the hot pit, and wait
until waved back onto the track. Excessive speed through the pre-grid area may
result in a longer penalty and/or fines and/or disqualification.
8.8.I. Any rider ignoring standing or waving flags during a practice session will be
fined $25. All fines must be paid in cash before that racer may continue at that
or future events.

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8.9. FINISHING POSITION
8.9.A. To qualify for a finishing position a rider must take the start of the race, or join
while the race is in progress. If the rider does not qualify for a finishing
position, that rider will not receive points for that race.
8.9.B. Any rider who does not complete the full race distance for any reason will be
scored as a DNF, and awarded a finishing position based on the distance they
completed. If the rider does not complete one full lap, they will be scored as a
DNF, and awarded a finishing position based on zero laps completed.
8.9.C. Any rider who is on the grid but does not cross start/finish under green or join
the race in progress will be scored as a DNS at the bottom of the results in the
same order as their original grid positions. The rider will not be awarded any
points.
8.9.D. Hot pit lane is considered part of the racetrack, any rider who crosses the
start/finish line via hot-pit lane will be scored as if they crossed start/finish on
the race track.
8.10. POINTS PROCEDURES
8.10.A. Points will be awarded at all MRA events for all sprint and endurance races.
8.10.B. Race of the Rockies Overall Championship series points will accrue toward top
ten number plates, for the following season. Accrued points in Race of the
Rockies Overall Championship Series are the only way a top ten number plate
may be earned.
8.10.C. Class points will accrue toward class championships in all other classes.
8.10.D. In the event that there is a tie for a championship or a grid position, that tie will
be broken based on number of first place finishes in the class. If that does not
break a tie, number of second place finishes will be compared, then thirds,
fourths, etc., until the tie is broken. If the number of finishes in each place is
the same, the championship place will go to the rider with the most recent best
finish.
8.10.E. Points may not be transferred from one class to another.

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8.11. POINTS AWARD FORMULA
8.11.A. Riders will receive the following respective points award based on their finishing
position.
8.11.B. Riders finishing in 24th position or after will receive 1 point.

Position	Award	Position	Award
1st	30	13th	8
2nd	25	14th	7
3rd	21	15th	6
4th	18	16th	5
5th	16	17th	4
6th	15	18th	3
7th	14	19th	2
8th	13	20th	1
9th	12	21st	1
10th	11	22nd	1
11th	10	23rd	1
12th	9	24th	1

8.12. RACE OF THE ROCKIES & AMATEUR GTO QUALIFYING
8.12.A. Race of the Rockies and Amateur GTO grids will be determined based on
qualifying times from a designated qualifying session.
8.12.B. In Race of the Rockies, pole position qualifier will receive 1 point.
8.12.C. Grids will be determined by race event qualifying. If race event qualifying is not
able to take place or is cancelled, grids will be determined by season
championship points as described above in Section 8.5 and 8.11. It is the
responsibility of each rider to qualify with the correct group and on the correct
motorcycle. Racers that qualify in the wrong group will be placed at the back of
the grid based on accumulated points for the season. Racers who qualify on a
motorcycle that is determined to be non-class-legal for the class qualifying, will
be disqualified for that race, for that day.
8.12.D. If a rider is unable to start a race on the motorcycle with which they qualified,
that rider may start the race on a motorcycle other than the one used in
qualifying provided both motorcycles meet the same class eligibility
requirements. In this situation, the rider must notify the Pre-Grid Marshal and
start the race behind the last row of their race, based on accumulated points for
the season. Failure to notify Grid Officials, and/or failure to grid at the back as
outlined in this section may result in disqualification from that race for that day.
8.12.E. Race of the Rockies qualifying will be combined for GTU and GTO.
8.12.F. Qualifying is considered valid after the halfway mark of the timed session has
been reached. Riders failing to complete at least one qualifying lap during the
allowed time will start the race behind the last row of their race, based on
accumulated points for the season.
8.12.G. It is the rider’s responsibility to have the correct transponder on the bike they
are qualifying on. Riders who fail to qualify with the correct transponder will
result in a non-valid qualifying time and will start the race behind the last row
of their race, based on accumulated points for the season.

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Section 9. MEMBERSHIP, LICENSING and

ADVANCEMENT

9.1. MRA MEMBERSHIP AND LICENSING PRIVILEGE
9.1.A. The MRA will accept valid current expert and professional racing licenses from
other recognized roadracing organizations as credentials for obtaining a MRA
Expert Race License. Novice/amateur licenses from other recognized roadracing
organizations may be recognized as credentials for obtaining a MRA Novice
Race License at the discretion of the New Rider Director, or MRA Officials (see
Section 9.11).
9.1.B. Racers holding a current AMA professional Superbike racing license can
compete in expert only classes, but cannot compete in combined novice &
expert classes. Any other definition of a “pro” racer can/will be determined by
the MRA Board of Directors.
9.1.C. The MRA Board of Directors reserve the right to deny advancement or revoke
Club Membership including Novice or Expert race license standing for sufficient
grounds, or to deal with unique situations on an individual basis. MRA Crew
Passes may be revoked for misuse.
9.2. MEMBERSHIP, RACING LICENSE and PASS TERMS
9.2.A. All competitors must possess a valid MRA Race License. A Reciprocity Race
License can be obtained if the racer has a current valid racing license from
another MRA recognized roadracing organization.
9.2.B. AMA membership is required to race with the MRA, since the MRA is an AMA
sanctioned organization. The racer must have a valid AMA membership to
purchase any type of MRA Race License.
9.2.C. MRA Crew Pass (non-voting, transferable) cardholders may access certain
restricted areas (restricted spectator and hot pit areas), and are provided free
gate entry at all events, unless the track or facility has their own separate gate
entry fee.
9.2.D. There are two types of MRA Club Memberships: Associate Club Membership,
and Competition Club Membership.
9.2.E. There are two license statuses: Novice Status Race License, and Expert Status
Race License.
9.2.F. There are three single event license offerings: a Single Event Free Reciprocity
Race License, a Single Event Paid Reciprocity Race License, and a Single Event
Race License. All single event license offerings may be available to either Novice
or Expert status racers.
9.3. CREW PASS
9.3.A. Has no voting privileges. Not considered a club membership of any kind.
9.3.B. Provided free gate entry at all events, unless the track or facility has their own
separate gate entry fee.
9.3.C. Pass is transferable.
9.3.D. Allows access to certain restricted spectator areas and hot pit lane.
9.3.E. AMA membership is not required of the person in possession of the crew pass.
9.4. ASSOCIATE CLUB MEMBERSHIP
9.4.A. Associate Club Membership is for non-race licensed members.
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9.4.C. Provided free gate entry at all events, unless the track or facility has their own
separate gate entry fee.
9.4.D. AMA membership is not required to purchase an Associate Club Membership.
9.5. COMPETITION CLUB MEMBERSHIP
9.5.A. Competition Racing Member.
9.5.B. Includes an annual MRA Race License.
9.5.C. Has all member voting privileges.
9.5.D. Is eligible for MRA purse money.
9.5.E. Is eligible for MRA championship points and awards for all classes.
9.5.F. Provided free gate entry at all events, unless the track or facility has their own
separate gate entry fee.
9.5.G. AMA membership is required (see Section 9.2).
9.6. NOVICE STATUS DEFINITION
9.6.A. Any rider who meets the Rider Requirements in Section 9 and has not advanced
to expert as described in Section 9.15.
9.6.B. Novice Race Licenses may be issued as an Annual Race License with a
Competition Club Membership, or as a Single Event Race License.
9.6.C. In order to qualify for end of season championship points, awards and
advancement, Novice racers must complete 4 hours of community service to
the club (see Section 9.15.)
9.6.D. All new riders must complete an approved racing school prior to being eligible
to purchase a MRA Novice Race License. These schools may include, but not
limited to; MRA Race School, two (2) SuperStreets from the previous year,
and/or New Racer Orientation (NRO) with Legion MOTO Trackdays. The MRA
Board of Directors reserve the right to deny or approve additional schools at
their discretion.
9.6.E. Novices may race in classes designated as Novice, or combined Novice &
Expert.
9.6.F. Novices may not race in Expert only classes unless given prior permission from
the New Rider Director.
9.6.G. Novices will display black numbers on yellow number plates only. Novices are
limited to a three digit race number.
9.6.H. Any novice racer who finishes in the top 10 in class championship points in
either Novice GTU, Novice GTO, Amateur GTU or Amateur GTO will advance to
Expert for the following season, and be ineligible to compete as a Novice in the
future unless they do not race for three or more seasons and are subject to the
requirements of Section 9.7. The MRA Board of Directors reserve the right to
deny advancement for sufficient grounds, or to deal with unique situations on
an individual basis.
9.6.I. Racers having held Novice racing credentials that go an entire race season
without competing as a novice in at least one event will be required to attend
an MRA approved racing school (see Section 9.6.D.) or arrange to be evaluated
by the New Rider Director in order to have their credentials reinstated.
9.7. EXPERT STATUS DEFINITION
9.7.A. Racers which have met the advancement requirements (see Section 9.15).
9.7.B. Expert Race Licenses may be issued as an Annual Race License with a
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9.7.C. Expert status must be obtained before signing up for the Expert classes. A racer
cannot advance from Novice to Expert status the same day they competed as a
Novice.
9.7.D. Racers having held Expert racing credentials who have not competed in at least
one event within the last three seasons will be required to attend an MRA
approved racing school, or race as a novice for at least 5 races, or arrange to
be evaluated by the New Rider Director and be classified as novice or expert
accordingly. These schools may include, but not limited to; MRA Race School,
two (2) SuperStreets from the previous year, and/or New Racer Orientation
(NRO) with Legion MOTO Trackdays. The MRA Board of Directors reserve the
right to deny or approve additional schools at their discretion.
9.8. SINGLE EVENT FREE RECIPROCITY RACE LICENSE
9.8.A. Single Event Free Reciprocity Race Licenses are available to current licensed
racers from another MRA recognized roadracing organization.
9.8.B. Is not eligible for MRA purse money.
9.8.C. Is not eligible for MRA championship points and awards for any classes.
9.8.D. Required to pay gate entry at all events, and any additional fee if the track or
facility has their own separate gate entry fee.
9.8.E. A racer may only compete under the Single Event Free Reciprocity Race
Licenses for up to 3 events in one season. Then the racer is required to
purchase a Single Event Paid Reciprocity Race License for remaining events.
9.9. SINGLE EVENT PAID RECIPROCITY RACE LICENSE
9.9.A. Single Event Paid Reciprocity Race Licenses are available to current licensed
racers from another MRA recognized roadracing organization.
9.9.B. Is eligible for MRA purse money.
9.9.C. Is eligible for MRA championship points and awards for any classes.
9.9.D. Required to pay gate entry at all events, and any additional fee if the track or
facility has their own separate gate entry fee.
9.9.E. May compete under the Single Event Paid Reciprocity Race Licenses for up to
four events in one season. When purchasing the fourth Single Event Paid
Reciprocity Race License, the racer may be upgraded to a MRA Competition
Club Membership.
9.10. SINGLE EVENT RACE LICENSE
9.10.A. Single Event Race Licenses are available to previously MRA licensed racers.
9.10.B. Is eligible for MRA purse money.
9.10.C. Is eligible for MRA championship points and awards for any classes.
9.10.D. Required to pay gate entry at all events, and any additional fee if the track or
facility has their own separate gate entry fee.
9.10.E. May compete under the Single Event Race Licenses for up to four events in one
season. When purchasing the fourth Single Event Race License, the racer may
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9.11. RACING EXPERIENCE and OTHER ACCEPTED LICENSE
CREDENTIALS
9.11.A. Applicants must provide proof of prior racing experience or a certificate
indicating completion of an approved Racing School within the last 3 years (1
year for novices). Evaluation by the New Rider Director is available at select
MRA events. These schools may include, but not limited to; MRA Race School,
two (2) SuperStreets from the previous year, and/or New Racer Orientation
(NRO) with Legion MOTO Trackdays. The MRA Board of Directors reserve the
right to deny or approve additional schools at their discretion.
9.11.B. The MRA reserves the right to honor or refuse any organization’s license(s).
9.11.C. Amateur and Novice licenses from these organizations will be considered for
Novice experience and racing school requirements at the discretion of the MRA
New Rider Director.
9.11.D. Current Professional and Expert licenses in good standing from the following
organizations, when accompanied by proof of competition in at least one
roadracing event within the last three years, will be honored as MRA Expert
status qualifications:
AFM (American Federation of Motorcyclists)
AHRMA (American Historical Racing Motorcycle Association)
ASMA (Arroyo Seco Motorcycle Association)
ASRA/CCS (American Superbike Racing Association/Championship Cup Series)
CMRA (Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association)
CRA (California Roadracing Association)
CRA (Central Roadracing Association)
CSBK (Canadian Superbike Championship)
CVMA (Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association)
FMRRA (Florida Motorcycle Road Racing Association)
FIM (Federation of International Motorcycles)
Legion SBK (Legion Motorsports LLC)
Moto America (previously the AMA)
Motogladiator Motorcycle Racing Series (Evolve GT partner)
MARRC (Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Club School)
NATC (North American Talent Cup)
NEMRR/LRRS (North East Motorcycle Road Racing)
OMRRA (Oregon Motorcycle Road Racing Association)
SMRI (Sandia Motorcycle Roadracing Incorporated)
SOAR (Southern Ontario Association of Racing)
USBA (Utah Sport Bike Association)
USCRA (United States Classic Racing Association)
USGPRU (United States Grand Prix Riders Union)
VRRA (Vintage Road Racing Association, Canada)
WERA (Western-Eastern Roadracing Association)
WMRRA (Washington Motorcycle Roadracing Association)
9.12. RACER AGE QUALIFICATIONS
9.12.A. Applicants may be of any age, but must be approved by the New Rider Director.
9.12.B. Applicants less than 18 years of age, and all applicants below the age of
majority in their home state, must provide a notarized statement of permission
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9.12.C. Admission as a racer will be scrutinized by skill, not by age. However, denial for
age may be a consideration based on specific insurance requirements or track
limitations. The current minimum age due to insurance requirements is 13
years of age. 13 year old novice racers can compete on 300cc or less
production motorcycles, or suitable spec motorcycles at the discretion of the
New Rider Director, or MRA Officials. 13 year old expert racers may compete on
any 300cc or less motorcycle.
9.12.D. 14 year old novice racers can compete on 500cc or less production motorcycles,
or suitable spec motorcycles at the discretion of the New Rider Director, or MRA
Officials. 14 year old expert racers can compete on any 500cc or less
motorcycle.
9.12.E. Racer must have passed an MRA or approved racing school, and permission is
still required by legal parent or guardian.
9.13. OTHER RACER QUALIFICATION RESTRICTIONS
9.13.A. Any rider suffering an LOC (Loss of Consciousness) for any reason but
especially due to a crash will not be allowed to operate any motorcycle on the
track for a period of 16 hours following the LOC. Prior to subsequent operation
of a motorcycle within the same event, the rider must obtain a multi-party
assessment and clearance from the Race Director and at least one of the
present paramedics.
9.13.B. MRA Officials have the capability to restrict or disqualify a rider from
participation in any race or event due to medical conditions or injuries recently
sustained, or under the advice of track medical personnel.
9.14. BEGINNER to NOVICE ADVANCEMENT PROCESS
9.14.A. Any rider that has completed the MRA race school and/or New Racer Orientation
(NRO) with Legion MOTO Trackdays in the same race season will be eligible to
purchase an MRA Race License. The new racer will then be considered a Novice
racer and be eligible to compete in the sprint and 2x races. The New Rider
Director has the discretion to approve or deny any petition, based on the racer’s
qualifications, demonstration of knowledge, and information obtained from the
instructors.
9.15. NOVICE to EXPERT ADVANCEMENT PROCESS
9.15.A. Advancement from Novice to Expert can occur when the following requirements
have been met, subject to approval by the New Rider Director.
9.15.B. Demonstration of a working knowledge of MRA safety information, such as race
day format, equipment requirements, and the meanings of all Corner Worker
and starter flags.
9.15.C. Demonstrated riding abilities in the areas of accelerating, braking, cornering,
passing, and judgment.
9.15.D. At the end of the season any novice rider in the top ten championship points
standings for either Novice GTU, Novice GTO, Amateur GTU, or Amateur GTO
can be moved up to expert license status. The MRA Board of Directors reserve
the right to deny advancement for sufficient grounds, or to deal with unique
situations on an individual basis.
9.15.E. All riders who begin the season as a Novice must complete 4 hours of
community service to the club that season. Novice riders must complete 4
hours of service before being upgraded to expert. Failure to complete the
service will result in the forfeiture of all points and standings for the season, as
well as any online results and database scoring, for all classes in which the rider
has competed.

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9.15.F. For the purposes of this section ‘community service’ may include but not be
confined to scorekeeping, approved event participation, or any other service as
defined and approved by the MRA Board. Attending a General Meeting will
equate to one half hour of community service up to a maximum of two hours.
You also have the option to “purchase” your service hours for a payment of
$50.00 per hour to the MRA. All novice hour requirements must be met and
confirmed with the MRA Secretary within ten (10) days of the final race of the
season. Failure to do so may result in a forfeiture of all points and standings for
the season, as well as any online results and database scoring, for all classes in
which the rider has competed.
9.15.G. The MRA Board may waive the requirement of community service for a rider for
extraordinary circumstances and by a majority vote of the MRA Board.
9.15.H. Point calculations for the purposes of advancing to expert in Section 8.9 and
8.10 will be applied prior to application of penalties due to failure to complete 4
hours of service to the club.
9.15.I. Denial of advancement may still occur, even if the above requirements have
been met, based on the policy set forth in Section 9.1.C
9.15.J. Consideration for advancement may occur at the request of the rider or may be
initiated at the discretion of the New Rider Director. Advancement is contingent
on MRA Board approval.
9.15.K. First year expert racers currently licensed by recognized professional
motorcycle racing organizations in other disciplines may petition the New Rider
Director for RoR eligibility. First year experts meeting the recommended lap
time guidelines of section 4.7.D. may also petition the New Rider Director for
RoR eligibility.
9.15.L. Any appeals to the above criteria may be made to the MRA Board of Directors,
and will be handled on an individual basis.
9.16. AMATEUR GTO/GTU ADVANCEMENT
9.16.A. Any expert racer who finishes in the top 5 class championship at the end of the
season in either the Amateur GTO, or Amateur GTU class will be ineligible for
Amateur GTO, and Amateur GTU classes in subsequent seasons. Racers that
begin the season as a novice but advance to expert during that season, are
exempt from this rule.
Section 10.REGISTRATION and ENTRIES
10.1. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
10.1.A. Registering for Club Memberships as well as Race Licenses can be done on
MotorsportReg if the criteria for such have been met. AMA membership number
will need to be entered in MotorsportReg before a Competition Club Membership
(includes a Race License) or any Race Licenses can be purchased (see Section
9.2).
10.2. ENTRY PROCEDURES
10.2.A. Online early registration entries on motorsportreg.com will be open until 11:59
pm the Monday before the event with no grid position penalty or late fee.
10.2.B. Late registration entries may still be made on MotorsportReg at any time up to
the registration cutoff time of 8:15 am the day of the event, but entries
received after the early registration deadline will be assessed a $40 late fee and
the entrant will be gridded at the rear of the class on order of registration. No
exceptions will be made.

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10.2.C. In person Late entries will be accepted in the raceday office beginning at 7:00
am on the day of the race event. These entries will be assessed a $40 late fee
and the entrant will be gridded at the rear of the class based on order of
registration. No exceptions will be made.
10.2.D. The late entry closing time for all entries is 8:15 am for all classes on that day.
Past deadline entries may be accepted after 8:15 am only at the discretion of
MRA Officials.
10.2.E. The fees for Sprint and other races are found on the entry forms, and on
MotorsportReg registration pages.
10.2.F. Race of the Rockies requires a $50 surcharge in addition to any other entries.
The race class sponsoring company’s logo is required on all motorcycles to
qualify for the race pay out (stickers will be provided).
10.2.G. Amateur GTO requires a $25 surcharge in addition to any other entries. The
race class sponsoring company’s logo is required on all motorcycles to qualify
for the race pay out (stickers will be provided).
10.2.H. Additional fees may be charged at certain events.
10.2.I. Any non-MRA licensed racer entered in any race will be required to obtain a
Single Event Race License.
10.2.J. All MRA Board members, the current #1 plate holder, and RoR GTU Champion
receive a complimentary race license, practice, and entry fees for the 2025 race
season. This does not include any surcharges. They must still pay for RoR,
AmGTO, and Special Event race surcharges.
10.2.K. A list of complimentary entry fee beneficiaries for the complete MRA Board of
Directors must be approved by the MRA Board before the first complimentary
entry may be used by that racer. Once the beneficiary is selected it will remain
for the remainder of the season. Rider Representative Board members may not
select a beneficiary, as these are racing board positions with the expectation of
racing participation.
10.2.L. The intention of this benefit is to alleviate the impact MRA Board positions have
on families, not as additional board member compensation. The MRA Board
member should not sell, barter, or receive other compensation for their
complimentary entries.
10.2.M. A list of all complimentary entries for each event, maintained by the Secretary,
will be available to MRA members upon request.
10.2.N. Approved complimentary entry fees need to be used on the race weekend and
cannot be saved or used at a later date.
10.2.O. The MRA reserves the right to postpone or cancel any scheduled event or class
without issuing a refund.
10.3. REFUND POLICIES
10.3.A. If a racer applies for a refund prior to the track going hot for Sunday’s sessions,
the racer can receive 100% of class entry fee(s). Applying for a refund must be
done in person or via email/written notification to the MRA Secretary and
Treasurer. Phone call, text, messenger, etc. communications will not be
accepted.
10.3.B. If a racer cannot race due to medical or irreparable mechanical failure on a race
day he or she may apply in the race day office on that race day for a 50%
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10.3.C. No cash refund will be given at any MRA race event. All refunds require prior
approval by the Treasurer with possible MRA Board of Directors input. In lieu of
cash refunds, refunds will be given in the form of race credits at the discretion
of the Treasurer after race event results have been posted. In certain
circumstances a racer “may” receive a refund electronically or a credit on
MotorsportReg, if they are not a regular MRA racer or are unable to return for
another event in the same season, but only after the race event results have
been posted.
10.3.D. No refund or credit of entry fees will be considered as a result of inclement
weather conditions. It is the policy of the MRA to hold race events while wet
track conditions exist, provided that it is safe to do so. If an event, or parts of
an event are cancelled due to weather, the MRA Board of Directors will notify
the membership if it is financially feasible to offer race credits to the affected
parties.
10.3.E. For all pre-entries that are paid with a credit card; the race event charges will
be processed prior to the race event.
10.3.F. Any incurred returned check fees or penalties will be the sole responsibility of
the member. If a check is returned unpaid for any reason, future acceptance of
payment via check will be at the discretion of the MRA Board of Directors. It is
the racer’s responsibility to ensure that their credit card/account has sufficient
funds for all of their entries. Any outstanding credits not used during the
current race year will require a written refund request by December 1st of the
current race year. If no request is received all funds will be donated to the MRA
Safety Fund.
10.4. EXAMPLE CREDIT SCENARIO
10.4.A. This example is for a fictional race to be held on the weekend of the 9th and
10th. For this example: let’s say you enter 5 sprint classes on Sunday. MRA
“Race Your A$$ Off” pricing means you only pay for up to 3 races, so there are
no refunds or credits beyond the 3rd paid race.
10.4.B. Monday the 4th online registration closes at 11:59 pm. Entries received prior to
11:59 pm will be gridded according to points.
10.4.C. Sunday the 10th

, 7:00 am – Registration opens. If you register now, you will be
charged a $40 late fee and will be gridded at the back in the order received. A
racer may cancel their classes before the track goes “hot” and still receive
100% credit for their race entries.
10.4.D. Sunday 8:00 am practice starts & track is “hot” – You are eligible to receive
50% of your Sunday entry fees credited if you have a medical or irreparable
mechanical failure. All races that you start will not be eligible for a refund. For
example: If you signed up for a total of 5 races and you start 1 race, the
remaining 4 paid races would be eligible for a credit (MRA “Race Your A$$ Off”
pricing means you only pay for up to 3 races, so there are no refunds or credits
beyond the 3rd paid race). If you started 2 races, only the remaining 1 race
would be eligible for a credit.
10.4.E. Any refunds or credits for this fictitious race event would not be available at the
time of the cancellation. Refund and credit decisions are made only after race
event results have been posted.

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Section 11.MEMBER CONDUCT and EXPECTATIONS
11.1. RACER and GUEST CONDUCT
11.1.A. All participants must assess for themselves the facility, organization, safety
measures, weather conditions, and any other considerations regarding the risk
of competition at any given event. Participation indicates an assumption of all
risks involved.
11.1.B. All racing participants must attend all Riders Meetings in full for the race day
they are participating in. During a season the penalties for not attending a
Riders Meeting are as follows:
11.1.B.a. First offense – May be a $25 fine.
11.1.B.b. Second offense – May be a $50 fine, and your starting grid positions may
be penalized to the rear of the grid for your races for the day.
11.1.B.c. Third offense – May include additional penalties and/or suspension.
11.1.C. The use of intoxicants or drugs of any nature (to include marijuana) that could
affect the mental or physical abilities of any participant from his/her normal
capabilities when in good mental and physical health are strictly prohibited.
Failure to comply will result in punitive action up to a $1000 fine and a
permanent suspension. All federally illegal drugs (to include marijuana) are
prohibited from being used or possessed at an MRA event at any time.
11.1.D. Each rider is responsible for the behavior and action of any personnel, either
family or crew, who is attached to his/her racing effort. Any punitive actions
required for crew behavior may be levied against the rider.
11.1.E. It is the responsibility of every competitor to notify MRA Officials of any medical
condition which may be worsened by participation at that particular event.
Permission to compete following such notification does not create an
assumption of liability on the part of the MRA Officials or sanctioning body.
11.1.F. All riders must sign an official entry form and release waiver for each event,
and no rider may practice or compete without such signatures. Participation of
any form which results in an unregistered rider participating on the track in
either a practice or a race event will result in punitive action being levied
against all parties involved up to a $1,000 fine and one-year suspension.
11.1.G. Physical violence or abuse of any other person to include MRA Officials and staff
within the boundaries of the racetrack facility will result in immediate
suspension, a fine, and possible prosecution through local law enforcement
agencies.
11.1.H. Racers are expected to read and understand the MRA Electronic/Social Media
Policies and MRA Code of Conduct as posted on the MRA website. Violations of
those policies may jeopardize your club membership and will be handled by the
MRA Board of Directors.
11.1.I. Conduct offense general guidelines:
11.1.I.a. First Offense – Suspended for remainder of the weekend (to include
forfeiture of points), the following weekend, plus a $250 fine.
11.1.I.b. Second Offense – Suspended for remainder of the weekend (to include
forfeiture of points), two additional weekends, plus a $500 fine.
11.1.I.c. Third Offense – Suspended indefinitely. Member will have the opportunity
to apply for reinstatement after a one-year suspension and the payment of
a $1,000 fine.
11.1.I.d. The MRA Board ultimately reserves the right to amend these violations
based upon any aggravating or mitigating circumstances (the track is hot,
endangering other riders, endangering oneself, etc……)

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11.1.I.e. All racers may be subject to drug testing. This will be done using the
prevailing and established federally recognized drug testing procedures and
protocols. Failure to submit to testing procedures, or failure to pass the
tests, will result in punitive action up to a $1,000 fine and one-year
suspension.

11.1.J. To protect the reputation of our sport be mindful of obeying all laws in the area.
Do NOT ride any race motorcycles on any surrounding roads for any reason.
Doing so may result in expulsion from the event.
11.1.K. If a racer is accused of a substantial infraction, the rider representatives may
offer to meet with the racer for a face to face meeting.
11.1.K.a. This meeting would only need to take place with riders that agree and have
a desire to meet with the rider reps.
11.1.K.b. This meeting would be focused on listening to the rider, and understanding
their perspective, so it may be further discussed if needed with the
remaining MRA Board members.
11.1.K.c. This meeting would be held, when possible, at a neutral location or may
possibly be held at the rider’s pit if some privacy could be achieved.
11.1.L. Dishonored checks may be cause for a fine and immediate suspension from
further competition. Fines will be $200 and suspensions may continue until the
dishonored check is redeemed. Check writing privileges will be withdrawn from
chronic offenders or those who prove to be reluctant to quickly redeem any
outstanding balances.
Section 12.PADDOCK AREA REGULATIONS
12.1. PADDOCK/PIT REGULATIONS and REQUIREMENTS
12.1.A. All persons on the property MUST sign the event release waiver before they will
be allowed into the Paddock area or Racetrack viewing area, and must wear
their wristband at ALL times.
12.1.B. At applicable racetracks with a restricted spectator or hot pit area, all
crewmembers/spectators beyond the hot pit barrier must be: 16 years or older
and wearing close toed and fully enclosed shoes.
12.1.C. Paddock area speed limit: 10 MPH MAXIMUM! This includes race bikes and pit
vehicles (Including but not limited to: wheeled transport, pit motorbikes,
bicycles, cars, skateboards, etc.). Fines and/or penalties may be assessed,
and/or MRA Officials may impound equipment.
12.1.D. All vehicles must be operated in a safe and controlled manner.
12.1.E. Please be mindful of moving motorcycles and keep yourself, your kids, and your
pets safely out of the way.
12.1.F. You should follow the directions and instructions given by MRA Officials, track
staff, and announcing personnel at all times. If you possess a crew pass
allowing access to Hot Pit Lane, be extremely aware of emergency personnel
and all vehicles which may move at any time. Stay clear of hot pit lane during
any red flag situations please.
12.1.G. The MRA reserves the right to impound any vehicle operated in an unsafe
manner and will not return the vehicle until the end of the race day.
12.1.H. All flammable liquids must be stored in appropriate containers.
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12.1.J. Each rider is required to have at least one fire extinguisher readily available in
their pit, located outside of vehicles and trailers and away from flammable
liquids or other fuel sources. The extinguisher must be of ‘ABC’ type, must have
the locking pin in place, and must show a full charge. Riders may not “share” a
fire extinguisher for the purposes of complying with this rule.
12.1.K. Each pit area must display the rider’s number(s) separately from their
motorcycle(s). This should take the form of a number plate with similar
readability and coloration as specified in Section 7.5.
12.1.L. Each pit area must be policed for debris before leaving for the day. Failure to
comply can result in a $20 pit cleanup fee. Failure to remove tires can result in
a $50.00 per tire cleanup fee.
12.1.M. Pets are discouraged, but are permitted on a leash no longer than 7 feet. No
snakes, kangaroos, reptiles, arachnids, spiny echidnas, aye-aye (Daubentonia
madagascariensis), fluorescent orange sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps),
naked mole rats, hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas), nutria (Myocastor
coypus), horseshoe bats (Rhinolophus hipposideros), wolverines, collared
peccary (pecari tajacu), hippopotamuses, elephants, giraffes, prairie dogs,
caribou, porcupines, skunks, elk, walruses, sharks, grizzly bears, red lipped
batfish (Ogcocephalus darwini), northern hairy nosed wombats, saltwater pink
or rosy snapper, or amphibians are allowed. Loose animals pose serious safety
threats at the racetrack and could cause injury or death to themselves, and
competitors, if not adequately controlled. MRA Officials reserve the right to
remove vicious or uncontrolled pets at the owner’s expense.
12.1.N. No minors under the age of 16 are permitted to operate any type of wheeled
vehicle/transportation during the raceday. This includes pit motorbikes,
bicycles, cars, skate boards, etc. The only exception to this rule is if the minor
under 16 is a racing participant in the race event. Minors under 16 are allowed
as the passenger of a responsible adult, provided the vehicle can safely
accommodate the minor under 16 as a passenger. Only after the racetrack goes
cold at the end of the day, and during the cold track lunch break, may minors
under 16 safely operate wheeled vehicles/transportation. They must respect
other’s pit areas.
12.1.O. No use of intoxicants or any federally illegal drugs (to include marijuana) which
could affect the mental or physical abilities may be used in the paddock area
during the race event. Violators will be escorted out of the paddock area and
paddock pass will be revoked. They will be subject to fines and penalties per
section 13.
12.1.P. Racers are subject to MRA alcohol and drug policies.
12.1.Q. There will be no consumption of alcohol by any person until after the track goes
“cold” at the end of the race day. The only exception to this rule, is when the
race track explicitly provides a sectioned off exclusive drinking area for the sale
and/or consumption by spectators only (e.g., PPIR Beer Garden area).
12.1.R. The Track Facility will close 2 hours after the last race of the event is concluded.
Section 13.PROTESTS and PENALTIES
13.1. BASIC PROTEST TYPES
13.1.A. Scoring and/or Race Operations
13.1.B. Class eligibility – visual discrepancies
13.1.C. Class eligibility – internal/technical discrepancies

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13.2. INSPECTION COVENANTS
13.2.A. By entering a race, each rider agrees to make each motorcycle on which he/she
starts or joins a race available for inspection by the MRA Technical Inspection
staff, whether the inspection is initiated by another rider entered in the class, or
initiated by MRA Officials. The rider is responsible for their motorcycle meeting
class eligibility requirements as defined in the rules section(s) pertinent to the
class the motorcycle(s) entered.

13.2.B. The rider agrees to keep his or her motorcycle available for protests or re-
inspection for 45 minutes after leaving the racetrack in each class entered, and

if such protest or re-inspection is ordered, for whatever time is necessary to
complete the appropriate inspections. Participants in inspections as a result of
an MRA inspection are limited to the rider, the Technical Inspectors and a
representative of the rider.
13.2.C. The rider further agrees to immediately make his/her motorcycle available for
and to submit to inspection procedures involving disassembly of the motorcycle
and collection of samples of fluids, materials and parts at the event when
requested by MRA Officials or designated proxy officials.
13.2.D. The rider has the right to be present, together with one additional person of his
or her choosing, and to perform disassembly in the presence of and as
requested by MRA Officials, as well as to require that the MRA perform the
disassembly.
13.2.E. The MRA has the right to retain samples of fluids, materials and parts for up to
60 days.
13.2.F. The rider assumes all responsibility for conserving items disassembled, for all
damages occurring during disassembly, and for appropriate reassembly.
13.2.G. With the consent of the rider, MRA Officials may impound the motorcycle for
later inspection at a mutually agreed on time and place.
13.2.H. Failure to comply with these covenants may result in fines, suspensions, and/or
forfeiture of any or all class points for the season, as well as the upholding of
the protest(s) received. MRA Officials may assess more severe penalties for
failure to comply with these covenants than would be assessed if a protest were
upheld or the motorcycle were found to not be in compliance with the applicable
rules, standards and/or limits.
13.3. GENERAL PROTEST POLICIES
13.3.A. The purpose of this rulebook is to run an orderly, competitive and fair race
series emphasizing safety of all involved. The rules are not intended to allow
one racer to defeat another with the rulebook rather than on the racetrack. The
rules are not intended to allow one racer to harass another in anonymity.
Protests deemed capricious or found to involve something that would not
reasonably be expected to affect the actual race outcome or cause safety
problems may be denied, or assessed with a fine, rather than a penalty.
13.3.B. Protests will not be accepted regarding safety or procedure violations by
another competitor. These violations will only be acted upon at the instigation
of MRA Officials and when there is confirmation by an official that the violation
took place.
13.3.C. The video equipment available at some tracks is not in place for instant replay.
The MRA Board of Directors will make the determination if and when it is used
to review an on track incident. A racer cannot make a request for review.

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13.3.D. Protests shall not be accepted on decisions of officials (Corner Workers, Starter,
Scorekeepers, and Tech personnel, as well as elected officers of the
organization) with respect to the interpretation of MRA rules as they pertain to
race procedures. Such decisions include, but are not limited to, the lineup of the
motorcycles, the start of the race, the control of the motorcycles, the election
to stop or delay a race, the position of motorcycles on re-starts, and the
assessment of lap penalties.
13.3.E. All protests must be delivered in writing to an MRA Official within the time limits
outlined below by the racer making the protest. Protests requiring a fee must
be accompanied by the appropriate funding in cash or certified check.
13.3.F. Protests must be delivered within 30 minutes after the race provisional results
have been posted. Except under extraordinary on track circumstances (as
determined by the MRA Board), protests will not be considered after the 30-
minute period has elapsed. The posted provisional results will then be
considered final. The written protest must specify the rules or procedures that
are in question, to include section and subsection number from this rulebook.
13.3.G. The MRA Official receiving the protest must sign it and note the time in writing.
Officials are the Race Director, Tech personnel, or any elected officer of the
MRA.
13.3.H. Scoring protests must be in writing, but do not need rule book references.
13.3.I. Scoring protests must be made in writing and accompanied by a $25 protest
fee.
13.3.J. Should a scoring protest be upheld, the fee will be returned to the protesting
rider.
13.3.K. Protests among participants are limited to those entered within the same class.
13.3.L. Once made, a protest may not be withdrawn without permission of the Race
Director.
13.3.M. Reasonable attempts will be made by MRA Officials to promptly notify any racer
that has been protested. They may be paged over the PA system, or called on
the phone number we have on file.
13.3.N. MRA Officials reserve the right to subject any rider/motorcycle to any article in
Section 13.4 without fees.
13.4. CLASS ELIGIBILITY PROTESTS
13.4.A. Protests regarding equipment which do not require any mechanical
disassembly, as well as protests of race operations, do not require payment of a
fee.
13.4.B. Class eligibility protests concerning internal discrepancies initiated by a
competitor require payment of fees as follows:
13.4.B.a. Protests requiring removal of one or more cylinder head(s), four stroke
engine. Fee $600.
13.4.B.b. Protests requiring removal of one or more cylinder head(s), two-stroke
engine. Fee $100 per cylinder head.
13.4.B.c. Protests requiring removal of one or more cylinder head(s), and also
cylinder(s). Fee $750.
13.4.B.d. Protests requiring removal of one or more cylinder head(s), cylinder(s),
and the disassembly of engine cases, or other internal engine components.
Fee $1250.
13.4.B.e. Protests requiring only the use of a borescope type camera for inspection.
Fee $150.
13.4.B.f. Camshaft removal, inspection and measurement to compare to OEM
specifications. Fee $400.

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13.4.C. In the event a rider is protested by another rider, regarding fuel type or
content, the protesting rider shall pay all fees associated with the testing
process of the protested rider’s fuels through the MRA. If the protested rider’s
fuel is found to be illegal the protested rider shall reimburse all fees associated
with the testing process to the MRA who will then reimburse the protesting
rider. Should the protested rider’s fuel be deemed legal, then all monies posted
by the protesting rider shall be forfeited to the MRA.
13.4.D. The protesting rider may, at their option, specify that this is an anonymous
protest. The identity of the protesting rider will be kept confidential from
everyone without a “need to know”, including MRA Officials.
13.4.E. Should the protest be upheld, the protesting rider will be refunded the protest
fee.
13.4.F. Should the protest be deemed invalid, the protested rider will be awarded the
protest fee.
13.4.G. Any legitimate expense to which the MRA may incur, as a result of the protest
must be paid by the protesting party and a deposit may be demanded in
advance. If the protest is upheld, however, the protested party must reimburse
such costs.
13.4.H. It is the responsibility of the protested party to produce documentation
regarding specifications of his/her motorcycle for use in determining class
suitability. Such documentation must be produced within three days of
notification to the protested party or the protest will be upheld.
13.4.I. Participants in inspections as a result of class suitability protests are limited to
the protesting rider, the protested rider, the Technical Inspectors, a
representative of either of the riders involved, and/or an MRA Official chosen by
the protesting rider.
13.4.J. The VP of Rules and Tech will make the decision regarding any protest.
13.4.K. The VP of Rules and Tech will make a decision regarding the penalty to be
levied. In the event of an upheld protest, penalties will be assessed in
accordance with Section 14. If the VP of Rules and Tech is unavailable the MRA
Officials along with his/her replacement will make the decision regarding
protests and penalties.
13.5. APPEALS TO A PROTEST DECISION OR PENALTY
13.5.A. Appeals may be made as to the official’s decision(s) in a protest as well as the
penalties imposed.
13.5.B. Within a period of 60 minutes following being informed of the decision on a
protest/penalty, either the protesting rider or protested rider must give notice if
he/she is exercising his/her right to an appeal.
13.5.C. Should the option to appeal be exercised, those awards which may be affected
will be withheld, pending a final decision on the appeal.
13.5.D. All appeals must be made in writing and accompanied by a $300 appeal fee
within 48 hours of being informed of the decision on the protest/penalty.
13.5.E. Appeals must be delivered in person at the raceday office, emailed to the board
of directors, or mailed to the MRA with a USPS postal mark no later than 48
hours of being informed of the decision on the protest/penalty. Appeals made
via email must make arrangements with the MRA Treasurer to pay the $300 fee
before the appeal process can continue.
13.5.F. Within 10 days of the appeal, the appellant and the MRA Officials involved in
the protest decision must file statements and documents pertaining to their
position on the matter. All filings are to be made to the MRA offices PO box
listed in the Foreword of this rulebook.

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13.5.G. Within two weeks of the appeal, the MRA Board of Directors shall appoint a
three-member Appeals Board. The appellant will be given written notice of the
location and time of the Appeals Board hearing, and may appear on their own
behalf. MRA Officials will determine the time and place of the hearing.
13.5.H. The decision of the Appeals Board will be rendered within seven days of the
hearing. The Appeals Board decision will be forwarded to the MRA Board of
Directors. The MRA Board will issue a decision, and this will be considered the
final word on the matter. The decision is binding to all parties.
13.5.I. If the appeal is turned down, the $300 fee will be forfeited. If the appeal is
upheld, the fee will be returned.
13.6. PENALTIES
13.6.A. It is the sole discretion of the VP of Rules & Tech to officially warn, levy fines,
disqualify, dock laps, and/or suspend any rider for any violation of the rules of
competition covered within this rulebook. Any MRA Official may officially warn,
levy fines, disqualify, and/or suspend any rider for insubordination or any other
conduct detrimental to the event. This rule supersedes all previous rules and
any conflicting rules.
13.6.B. Suspensions can be any length determined by the MRA Board. Fines ranging
from $25 to $1,000 may be levied. Fined riders are barred from further
competition pending payment of the fine, unless there is an appeal in process.
13.6.C. Penalty for license applications, loan of license to another party, participation in
fraudulent use of credentials, including loaning of a license or associate
membership card(s) for gaining access to an event or for member discounts,
shall be cause for suspension of at least one year.
13.6.D. Violations of technical and safety requirements as defined in Section 7, judged
by MRA Officials to gain a performance advantage may result in the rider
forfeiting points and monies earned in that class for that day, and/or all points
earned previously that season in that same class. Violations judged to not
enable a performance advantage may result in official warnings, fines, and/or
suspension.
13.6.E. Penalties assessed monetarily must be paid prior to participating in any MRA
sanctioned event, regardless of when the penalty was assessed.

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