U.S. Desert Racing Series

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DIRECTIONS TO STEPHENS MINE RACE SITE

FROM VICTORVILLE:
TAKE HWY 395 NORTH TO TRONA RD. (JUST PAST THE TOWN OF RED MTN.)
TURN RIGHT ON TRONA RD.
STAY ON TRONA RD. APPROX. 10 MILES TO RACE SITE.
FOLLOW ORANGE ARROWS.

FROM MOJAVE:
TAKE HWY 14 NORTH TO REDROCK/RANDSBURG RD. (2 MILES PAST JAWBONE STORE)
TURN RIGHT ON REDROCK/RANDSBURG RD. (TOWARDS GARLOCK)
TURN LEFT ON GARLOCK RD.
TURN LEFT ON HWY 395 (STAY ON 395 APPROX. 4 MILES)
TURN RIGHT ON SEARLES CUTOFF ROAD. (TOWARDS TRONA)
TURN RIGHT ON TRONA ROAD.
GO 1.5 MILES TO RACE SITE.
FOLLOW ORANGE ARROWS.

"SCHEDULE OF EVENTS" ROUND 5 SEPT 20th - 21st
STEPHENS MINE (RED MOUNTAIN)

SATURDAY SEPT. 20TH
RACE SIGN UP .........................8:00AM – 12:30PM

1 LAP PRACTICE/ PRE-RUN
(ALL BIKES AND QUADS) ...............11:30PM

KIDS RACE (KIDS COURSE) ...........1:00PM
RACE #1 (PEE-WEE QUAD))
RACE #2 (PEE-WEE M/C)
RACE #3 (KIDS 1)
RACE #4 (KIDS 2)

SUNDAY SEPT. 20TH
RACE SIGN UP ...........................6:30AM –8:30AM

RACE # 1 START TIME .................9:00AM
START ORDER:
1,SENIOR 2 EXP
2,MINI EXP
3,SENIOR 2 INT
4,OPEN BEG
5,LITES BEG
6,VET BEG
7,SENIOR 1 BEG
8,OPEN QUAD (INT. AND EXP.)
9,WOMEN BEG/MINI BEG
10,OPEN QUAD (BEG.) YOUTH QUAD (ALL)

RACE # 2 START TIME .................11:00AM
START ORDER:
OPEN PRO
1,OPEN EXP / LITES EXP
2,VET EXP / SENIOR 1 EXP
3,WOMEN EXP
4,OPEN INT / LITES INT
5,VET INT / SENIOR 1 INT
6,OPEN NOVICE
7,VET NOVICE

OPEN-PRO CLASS RULES & PROCEDURES
The U.S.D.R. Open Pro class is open to motorcycles of all sizes. Competitors must be at least 16 years of age to compete in the pro class and hold an expert or pro licence from a recognized racing organization. Licenses must be no longer than 5 years, if expired.

U.S.D.R. Open pro class will be run on a "Timed Start" system. Competitors entered in the open pro class will leave the starting line at 30 sec. intervals, This will then be subtracted from the competitors final time. EXP...

1st racer to leave the line = actual time
2nd racer = actual time (-30 sec)
3rd racer = actual time (-1 min.)
etc..

These adjusted times will determine the finishing positions for the open class. Results will be available and posted within 2 hours of the finish.

Starting positions for the first event will be determined by the entry date.
Thereafter, starting positions will be determined by point standings for the class. In the event of a tie, position will be determined by drawing. Contestants without any points will have their positions determined by entry date.

Open pro races will be conducted by completing muliptle laps around a marked course. Races will range from 60 to 80 miles. Competitors will be informed before the event as to the number of laps they will be expected to complete. Competitors must stay within 50 ft of the marked course at all times.

Competitors must finish the race on the same vehicle as started, competitor may change and/or replace parts provide the original frame remains. Pitting and refueling are permitted at the authorized pit location. Competitor must complete a minimum of 50% of the race distance to be considered to have finished the race.

All entered motorcycles must be equipped with a forestry approved spark arrestor, and a California OHV green or red sticker.

RULE INFRACTIONS / PENALITES:

1.) Race vehicles traveling on the race course in the reverse direction
of the race, at any time will result in disqualification.

2.) Race vehicle more than 50 FT. off the marked race course will suffer
a one lap penalty.

3.) Competitor cutting any 45 degree or more turn on the course by
more than 10 FT. to pass a competitor and gain an advantage will be a
2 minute penalty.

4.) Abusive conduct toward race official will be disqualified,
suspensended or both.

5.) Abusive conduct toward fellow competitors will be disqualified.

6.) Pit speed violation will be a five minute penalty.

7.) Missing a check point will result in disqualification.

OPEN-PRO POINTS STRUCTURE
Open pro class championship will be contested at all events. (No throw aways)

POSITION	POINTS
1st	100
2nd	75
3rd	60
4th	50
5th	45
6th	40
7th	35
8th	30
9th	25
10th	20
11th	18
12th	16
13th	14
14th	12
15th	10
16th	8
17th	6
18th	4
19th	2
20th	1

M/C & QUAD CLASS RULES AND PROCEDURES
Off road racing is a dangerous sport. All competitors must be in good physical condition, and free from major medical problems. No entrant, pit crew member or sponsor shall have any claim for damages, injury, expenses, lawsuits or otherwise against u.S. Desert racing inc. Or the blm.

U.S.D.R. Races will be run on a “wave start” system. Starts are “live engine,” competitors will leave the line with their class only. Start order will be determined by race officials. Waves will be started in intervals ranging from 10 to 30 seconds.

Although overall results are provided, competitors will be scored, and receive points based soley on the finish position in their respective class.

Races will be conducted by completing multiple laps around a marked course. Races will range from 40 to 80 miles. Competitors will be informed before the event as to the number of laps they will be expected to complete. Competitor must stay within 50ft of the marked course at all times.

Competitors must finish the race on the same vehicle as started, competitor may change and/or replace parts provided the original frame remains. Pitting and refueling are permitted at the authorized pit location. Competitor must complete a minimum of 50% of the race distance to be considered to have finished the race.

All entered motorcycles must be equipped with a forestry approved spark arrestor, and california ohv green or red sticker, or equivilant registration from another state.

Safety equiptment requirements:
Helmets - all competitors must wear snell 1990, 1995, or m-2000 approved helmets at all times while riding their vehicle. U.S.D.R. Strongly recommends the use of “full face” helmets designed for racing.

Protective clothing - protective clothing must be worn at all times while riding a vehicle and include; helmet, riding pants, off road boots, gloves, long sleeve shirt or riding jersey, and eye protection. U.S.D.R. Strongly recommends the use of a chest protector and / or body armor.

Specific quad class requirements
All atv’s must have a tether cord kill switch. Nerf bars or floor boards are required on all entrant vehicles.

Stock quad permitted modifications:
Twist throttle, tires, sprockets, shock re-valving, springs, handle bars, frt bumper, nerf bars,
And fuel tank are the only permitted changes!

Open quad permitted modifications:
Any and all modifications are permitted, provided they do not compromise the safty of the vehicle. These mods are also permitted for the vet, women, and youth quad classes.

M/C & QUAD RULE INFRACTIONS/PENALTIES
1) Race vehicle traveling on the racecourse in the reverse direction of the race, At any time: disqualification.

2) Race vehicle more than 50ft off the marked race course: 15 position penalty (overall)

3) Competitor cutting any 45 degree or more turn on the course by more than 10ft to
Pass a competitor and gain an advantage: 5 position penalty (overall)

4) Abusive conduct toward a race official: disqualification, suspension, or both.

5) Abusive conduct toward fellow competitor: disqualification.

6) Pit speed violation: 5 position penalty (overall)

7) Missing a check: disqualification.

8) False start (leaving before the flag drop) 10 position penalty (overall)

9) Drinking alcoholic beverages in the designated pit area or along the race course by any person Is strictly forbidden. The use of any illegal narcotics by a competitor or crew member will Result in immediate disqualification, and suspension from the series.

10) Any entry application containing a falsified signiture will result in the disqualification, entrant will also Forfeit all points, awards and prize money.

M/C - QUAD POINTS STRUCTURE
Motorcycle and quad class championships will be contested at all events.
(No throw aways)

EXPERT	INTERMEDIATE	NOVICE	BEGINNER
1st.........100	1st..........60	1st..........40	1st..........29
2nd.........75	2nd.........46	2nd.........30	2nd.........23
3rd.........60	3rd.........36	3rd.........25	3rd.........18
4th.........50	4th.........31	4th.........20	4th.........14
5th.........45	5th.........26	5th.........16	5th.........11
6th.........40	6th.........21	6th.........13	6th.........8
7th.........35	7th.........19	7th.........10	7th.........6
8th.........30	8th.........17	8th.........8	8th.........5
9th.........25	9th.........15	9th.........7	9th.........4
10th.......20	10th.......13	10th.......6	10th.......3
11th.......18	11th.......11	11th.......5	11th.......2
12th....... 16	12th........9	12th.......4	12th.......1
13th.......14	13th........7	13th.......3
14th.......12	14th........5	14th.......2
15th.......10	15th........3	15th.......1
16th.......8	16th........1
17th.......6
18th.......4
19th.......2
20th.......1

M/C - QUAD TRANSFER SYSTEM
Competitors in the motorcycle and quad classes will be advanced in skill level based on a “transfer ride” system. A transfer ride is achieved when a competitor places a finish within the top 20% of his class, ie., If there are 10 entries in a class, the top 2 finishers will be awarded transfer rides. Transfers needed are as follows:

TO MOVE FROM BEG. TO NOV. ...............................2 T-RIDES

TO MOVE FROM NOV. TO INT. ..............................5 T-RIDES

TO MOVE FROM INT. TO EXP. ...............................7 T-RIDES

Competitors may solicit a class change, or special dispensation by contacting the race program director or class representative in writing. U.S.D.R. Also reserves the right to transfer riders to a different class should it be deemed necessary. First time racers who wish to enter the expert or pro class, must provide proof of an expert or equivalent licence with a known organization which has been held within the last 5 years.

A competitor will keep his accumulated transfer rides even if they should switch classes, based on cc limit or age group.