Pyma Rules
1. All kick stands should be removed or safely secured in position for competition. No training wheels permitted in any class.
2. Tuned exhaust systems and pipes cannot protrude beyond the length of the machine and should be fitted with a suitable silencer which does not emit sound in excess of 99 dba at 0.5 meters measured within a 45˚ angle from the line of the exhaust.
3. Control levers should have minimum one-half inch diameter ball ends, or bark busters.
4. All motorcycles and minicycles should be fitted with throttles which, when released, return immediately to the fully closed position.
5. All machines should be equipped with mechanical kill device or ignition cut-off switch or button. This device must be mounted in a location where it can be operated by the rider without requiring him to remove his hand from the handlegrip. 6. Handlebars should be securely mounted in position.
7. Foot rests should fold backwards at 45 degrees for at least 50 degrees and self return.
8. The frame may not be replaced after the machine has been qualified for the race meet.
9. The complete engine with which a rider has qualified may not be changed. Repair may be made or parts replaced. A completely assembled bottom end, crankcase, crankshaft, transmission, may not be construed as parts.
10. Front and rear suspension shall be of suitable design, in proper working order and properly adjusted for maximum safety. No components are allowed to be wired or taped to the machine..
11. The machine will remain in the class for which it was originally manufactured and cannot exceed the displacement limitations of its class.
12. Proper race attire is mandatory for all classes. There will be NO refunds for rule violation.
13. All riders should have ankle or higher promoter approved boots, proper helmets (meeting D.O.T. Federal Std. 218 standards) (Snell standard is recommended must be securely strapped at all times) eye protection, and long sleeve shirt. No rubber boots, tennis shoes or shorts.
14. The referee shall have the power to disqualify any motorcycle or rider that does not conform to the rules and may inspect any part of the motorcycle entered in competition. The Referee will be appointed by the promoter and will be identified at the riders meeting.
15. Parents/Guardians should follow the guidelines set by the manufacturers, state and federal laws where applicable.
16. The frame that appears at the starting line for the rider’s first moto of the day shall be deemed the qualified machine for that day’s race meet, and shall be used by that rider for all other motos or final events in that class for that day’s race meet. Penalty - Disqualification for the day.
17. One motorcycle may be entered by two or more riders, so long as it is for different rider classifications within the same engine displacement classes.
18. Race officials will not be responsible for any occurrence that results in back-to-back motos or final events for a rider who enters more than one class. The rider’s mechanic should notify race officials, in writing of that occurrence and be available at the rider’s meeting or afterwards at the start area for consultation.
19. A lapped rider is required to move over at all times.
20. Seven or more entries make a class. It is the club/promoter’s option to have them compete in another age group or rider class as applicable and they will be eligible for trophies for that day’s meet in that other class only. Season points will be awarded according to how the rider finishes in his or her class and will be applied to their season class of record, if that class was not run at that day’s race meet.
21. Race officials are not responsible for locating entrants for the event they are entered in.
21. No one except riders officially entered may ride or practice on the race course during that day’s race meet.
22. Any rider leaving the race course during a moto, for any reason, shall re-enter in a safe manner at the point of exit. If it is unsafe to re-enter at the point of exit, the rider needs to re-enter somewhere before, not after, the point of exit without advancing/gaining any positions. At the discretion of the referee, the penalty for violation of this rule shall be as follows: for inadvertent violation, loss of one position; for flagrant, or intentional violation, loss of one lap.
23. There will be no re-starts because of fallen riders unless it is the opinion of the race officials or first aid attendants that it will endanger the riders involved. If a moto is stopped because of one or more fallen riders obstructing the progress of that moto the rider(s) involved may at the referee’s discretion, not be allowed to continue in the restart of that moto.
24. If it becomes necessary for the Ambulance to leave the race premises, and if as a result, there is no ambulance remaining on or in route to the race premises, the race meet may be stopped at the promoters discretion and shall not be re-started until an ambulance returns to the race premises.
25. If for any reason a moto need to be stopped, it will be considered complete if 60% or more of the moto has been run. If less than 60% has been run, there shall be a complete re-start of that moto.
26. Any foul riding, unnecessary bumping, crowding, chopping, blocking or other unsportsmanlike conduct at the race meet is grounds for disqualification or penalty as determined by the referee.
27. The rider is responsible for the conducts of his parents, tuners or anyone else associated with him/her, and any misconduct by any of the aforementioned shall be grounds for disqualification or penalty, to the rider, as determined by the referee.
28. Any verbal harassment of officials will be grounds for disqualification from the day’s race meet. Any physical abuse will be grounds for permanent disqualification.
29. Pit racing or riding will not be tolerated. The penalty for violation of this rule by a rider or his/her mechanic, pit crew or spectator will be disqualification of the rider from that day’s race meet.
30. No rider, mechanic, referee, track personnel or emergency medical attendant shall consume intoxicating beverages or drugs during the course of any event.
31. A riders’ meeting will be held, or an instruction sheet distributed, before the start of every race meet to give instructions and to answer all questions. No one shall be allowed to contact or question the scorers after the race meet begins. All questions shall be taken to the referee.
32. At no other place than the one provided shall any alteration, adjustment, repair or refueling be made to the motorcycle, except that which the rider himself can make without assistance during the course of the event. The penalty for violation of this rule shall be disqualification from the moto.
33. Any rider not completing one (1) lap will not receive any points for that day’s event and will not be considered as a participant in that event. The following defined terms apply to the Olympic scoring system which is used to determine a rider’s overall finishing position at each motocross meet. (The term points in these definitions does not refer to Season Championship Points). DNF - Rider does not take checkered flag, but does complete at least one lap. He/she shall be scored with points equal to the total number of riders entered in that class plus three (3). DNS - Rider may or may not leave the starting gate, but does not complete one lap to appear on the scoring sheet. The rider shall be scored with points equal to the total number of riders entered in the class plus five (5).