FAQ's


1. Am I required to have a AMA or ATVA card?

- You will be required to have a AMA or ATVA card at Mount Pleasent IA and at Splinter Creek IL.

2. What are the costs associated with the series?

- Entry fees are Pro $50, $20 for Peewee and $40 for all other classes.

- Gate fees are $5 per person. Non racing kids 12 and under are free. All racers pay a gate fee

- RFID Cards can be purchased at the race for $10.

3. Will there be any throw-aways?

- Yes, There will be 1 throw-away for the 2012 season.

4. What are the sign-up times?

- Registration begins the day of the race at 8:00 am and ends at 11:30 am.
- SxS Registration is from 1:00pm to 3:00 pm (racers only at Lincoln Mo and Mount Pleasent IA)

5. Is there Pre-Registration?

- Not at this time. 

6. What safety gear is required?

- All riders must have a full face helmet, goggles, gloves, pants, long-sleeve shirt and motocross style boots that go over the ankles. teather cord style kill switches are also required.

7. How long is each race?

- This depends on the class you enter. All races are run as close to the following total times as possible:

- Adult ATV’s:  Approximately 2hr.

- Peewee:  30 Minutes for Beginners and 45 minuters for all other PeeWees

8. What is the starting procedure?

-Dead engine on the atv.

-Peewee will be live engine on the atv

9. Do you accept checks or credit cards?

- cash only the day of the race.

10. What type of scoring system will be used?

- Electronic scoring with a rfid card that can purchased at the track for $10.

- Peewee classes will also require a rfid cards.


    2012 Official Rules and Information  

  2012 MOC Racing Official Supplemental Rules The following rules are applicable to MOC Racing events operated by Midwest Offroad Championship Racing Series. The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to establish minimum acceptable requirements and to provide for the orderly conduct of each racing event.


GENERAL RULES:
1. The MOC board of directors shall have final say in any and all disputes and may override the Race Head Official if they see fit.

2. The Race Head Official has the final say in all event disputes.

3. The Event Racing Officials shall have the authority to penalize, disqualify and/or suspend any entrant or crewmember for the violation of these rules including special rulings.

4. The Event Racing Officials may issue special rulings to account for conditions presented by the location of the race, the condition of the course and or any other circumstance.

5. Supplementary regulation may be issued for each event as necessary to amend, suspend or modify existing rules and regulations.

6. Race Official reserves the right to refuse and or deny any entry application.

7. All riders are responsible for attending Riders Meeting.

8. Riders must register for the race before riding their machine anywhere.

9. Rider Contact: Deliberate ramming, blocking, or intentional contact with another rider may be cause for penalty.

10. Rider Conduct: Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in penalty, including disqualification.

11. Riders may pre ride the course during designated practice times.  Practice times are at the sole discretion of Race Officials, but with in MOC guidelines and Practice times may be eliminated for any reason, without previous notice.  Most likely occurrence for no Practice would be weather conditions.

12. Riders under the age of 18 must provide a photo I.D. or birth certificate for proof of age upon request at time of registration and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

13. A rider may petition in writing to the MOC Racing series to move to a lower classification, and will be judged based on class finishes and time differences.

14. If racer is under the age of 18, whose parent cannot accompany them to the race, rider must provide a notarized letter from their parent to participate.

15. Any entrant who fails to fully fill out and sign required entry forms and release shall be disqualified, shall forfeit any prize money and points in that particular event.

16. The entry applications of persons under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the release form.

17. Any entrant who competes on a vehicle that he/she is not registered to ride or permits such action, shall forfeit any and all prize money, points won in that particular event.

18. Alcohol or narcotics in designated pits, on the racecourse or in the surrounding areas by any person is strictly forbidden. Any entrant or crewmember in an event that shows evidence whatsoever of being under the influence of any of aforementioned shall be subject to suspensions from all future MOC Racing sponsored events.

19. Alcohol is prohibited in the pits during racing.  Narcotics are prohibited from the race site at any time.

20. Any entry application containing a falsified signature will cause entrant to be disqualified and shall forfeit all prize money, points and all contingencies won in the race. Entrant may also be suspended from future events for a period of one year.

21. Any entrant disqualified from any event for any reason whatsoever forfeits any and all rights to prize money, points and contingencies. Entrant will not be entitled to a refund of all or any portion of his/her entry fee.

22. Race Officials retains the right to assess each situation and respond accordingly (situations involving safety are at the discretion of the Event Racing staff).

23. Race Officials requires that entrants use helmets specifically designed for racing, and are full faced.

24. Each rider is responsible for the actions of their family, guests, and/or pit crew.  Any unnecessary trouble caused by these individuals puts that rider at risk of penalties up to and including disqualification.

25. Spectators MUST purchase a pit pass ($10) to ride any off road vehicle (ATVs, pit bikes, etc) at MOC races!!  Purchasing a Pit Pass will allow you to ride to and from spectator spots only.  Please don't just cruise around without purpose.  Safety is our priority so please be careful and be aware that we do have the right to pull your pit pass (without a refund) if we feel you are not being cautious and courteous.  Please respect this rule or there will be no pit riding PERIOD. Pit riding allowed at promoters discretion.

26. Any rider using a machine for transportation on the event property must operate it in 1st gear, 5MPH max. Riders may ride their vehicles for necessary transportation to/from start/finish/signup/etc. ONLY IF they are in 1st gear at idle speeds, with helmet.  Failure to do so may result in penalties.

27. Unsportsmanlike conduct by riders or their guests, pit crew, etc. may result in immediate disqualification of respective riders involved.  Determination of unsportsmanlike conduct will be the sole discretion of the promoter, officials, or MOC staff.  Such decisions will be final and not debatable. Unsportsmanlike conduct applied to riders on the course, before the race, and after the race.  Inappropriate actions or behavior directed towards any race personnel is considered unsportsmanlike conduct.  Fighting, threats, violent or other similar conduct with or to race personnel may result in complete disqualification from the remainder of the series, retroactive loss of all accumulated points, and further disciplinary action by the AMA.

28. The scoring tent is an extremely high caution area.  Riders must enter the tent quickly, but in full control, at a speed allowing a smooth stop.  Riders who do front wheel wheelie stops, sliding stops, wheelie out of the tent, slide into the tent, run into the tent, run into scoring personnel, ram riders in the tent, etc. are subject to penalties of lost laps, or disqualification depending on severity.  Riders who make contact with scorers or equipment due to speed or control issues will have a minimum penalty of one position, maximum of season disqualification.  Any damage to equipment in the scoring area will result in fines AND repair costs.

29. No rider shall bear more than one number label on the left side of the helmet.  Riders with old numbers or multiple numbers may not be scored and may be penalized if the old label causes problems.  All other bar codes should be covered or removed.


PROMOTERS:
1.One member shall be present from each group/club/origination at the MOC Annual Promoters Meeting (APM)

2.Each Promoter shall appoint a Head Race Official for their event at the APM

3.Promoters are any person who is helping with organizing/preparing/working to put on an event

4.Promoters must follow the rules and race day layout to the best of their ability.

5.Promoters must provide liability insurance for the days events. A minimum of $1,000,000 per event. If camping will be allowed you must provide liability insurance for that night.

6.Promoters must provide EMTS on site before any person (other than promoters / event workers) are allowed to ride any off road motorized vehicle.

7.Promoters must provide rest room facilities on site within a walking distance from pitting area.

8.Promoters must have sufficient parking and pitting areas.

9.Promoters must provide no less than a 4.5 mile track for the main race.

10.Promoters must supply one person to do a backup score keeper at the scoring text.

11.Promoters must supply in writing (email to justinrains1@gmail.com) a list of all persons who will be receiving a race average at least 3 weeks prier to race day.

12.Promoters are responsible for providing scoring for the event and must be integrate in Moto-Tally software.

13.Promoters are responsible for providing and covering the cost of event awards.

-          It is suggested that the event awards say Midwest Offroad Championship on them along with your originations name.

14.Promoters are responsible for paying $3.00 per rider per event to the MOC to cover the cost of hosting the championship and to buy year end awards. This amount is due not later than 10 days after event.

               - If you are co-sanctioning an event with another series the fee will only be required to be paid for the racers racing the MOC.

15.Promoters must have a sweep rider after every race. During Pee Wee sight lap promoter must have sweep rider in front and in back of all Pee Wee riders.

16.All sign up shall take place somewhere other than the scoring trailer

17.Promoters must leave the leased land in the same, if not better condition than it was in before the event. (Trash, Fields, etc..)

18.Promoters must pay a organization fee at APM to MOC

19. If for cancellations due to weather the event promoter must contact by phone the MOC chairman or co-chairman no later than 24hrs in advance so that the cancellation news will have time to inform the racers. But if anyway possible the race should go on.

 

Promoters Check list:
  1. Insurance (book 30 day in advance)
  2. Awards
  3. Emts
  4. Score keeper
  5. Area for sign up
  6. Someone to work the gate
  7. Port-a-potties
  8. Concessions (not mandatory)


FEES:
Gate Fee $5  (non racing children under 12 are free)

Race Entry Fees will be as follows:
Pro                             $50
Amateur Classes        $40
Pee Wee                    $20                      

                       

CLASSES:
- Main Event Classes
1. AA   100% Payback
2. A
3. Vet (+30)
4. Senior (+40)
5. B
6. B +26
7. C
8. C +26
9. Women's
10. Utility
11. Youth 13-15
12. Trail rider / no points, no awards

 - Peewee Classes
Peewee Beginner (0-50cc)
Peewee Intermediate (51-70cc)
Peewee Pro (70+cc)

*A rider's age on January 1 will determine his age for the year.  See rule for unit eligibility.
*Starting order will be the same as Classes are listed
*Classes will start One mintue (1) apart.
*All Adult races will end after 120 minutes after starts of the first class.


RIDER ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION:
Youth rider's age on January 1 will determine his age for the year. You are recommended to race the same class that you race in any other AMA sanctioned series or comparable.

MOC Peewee Beginner [MOC#'s 200-299]---- 0-50cc Stock 1 (4-8 yrs) Stock class 1 is a 41 inches max width, 41 inches max wheelbase and a max of 4 inch of suspension travel.

MOC Peewee Intermediate [MOC#'s 100-199]---- 51cc -70cc Modified (6-11 yrs)

MOC Peewee Pro [MOC#'s 1-99]---- 71cc - 90cc 2-stroke Modified / 71cc-125cc 4 stroke (8-15 yrs)

 Adult ATV Classes

An Adult rider's age on January 1 will determine his age for the year. You are recommended to race the same class that you race in any other sanctioned series or comparable

 "AA" Class [MOC#’s 1-99]
** RED backgrounds / WHITE numbers
• 16 years of age or older
• *Open ATV

"A" Class [MOC#’s 101-199]
• 16 years of age or older
• *Open ATV

"Vet" Class [MOC#’s 200-249]
• 30 years of age or older
• *Open ATV

“Senior” Class [MOC#’s 250-299]
• 40 years of age or older
• *Open ATV

"B" Class [MOC#’s 300-399]
• 16 years of age or older
• *Open ATV

“B +26” Class [MOC#’s 400-499]
• 26 years of age or older.
• *Open ATV

“C” Class [MOC#’s 500-599]
• 16 years of age or older.
• *Open ATV

 “C +26” Class [MOC#’s 600-699]
• 26 years of age or older.
• *Open ATV

“Utility” Class [MOC#’s 700-799]
• 16 years of age or older
• A 4 wheel or 2 wheel drive shaft or chain driven automatic transmission/clutch ATV that comes with racks or rack availability as standard equipment.  Kawasaki KFX700 not eligible.  Race Official has final say on machine eligibility.
• Any 4x4 ATV

"Women's Class" [MOC#’s 800-899]
• 16 years of age or older
• *Open ATV

“Junior” Class [MOC#’s 900-949]
• 91-200cc 2 stroke OR 91-350cc 4 stroke Motor
• 13 to 15 years old
• *Production ATV

“Trail rider” [MOC#’s 950-999]
 - Open atv 
  - any new rider


RACE DAY LAYOUT:

Main event practice is even coordinators discretion.  Pee Wee Parade lap is mandatory.

Gates Open 
          7:00 am 

Sign-up opens
          8:00 am

Peewee Parade Lap for race 1 
          8:45 am

Peewee Race 1  (beginner class – 30 min)
          9:00 am

Peewee Parade Lap for race 2
          9:45 am

Peewee Race 2 (all other pee wee classes – 45 min)
         10:00 am

Main Event Practice          
          11:00 am -11:30 am

Main Race Sign-up closes
          11:30

Peewee Awards Presentation
          11:30 pm

Main Race riders meeting
          11:45 am (at starting line)

Main Race (120 min)
          12:00 pm

Main Race Awards Presentation
            3:00 pm


SxS Race (optional per event but must be announced at MOC APM)

Only at rounds 1,5,7 and 9

SxS Sign-up 
            1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

SxS Riders Meeting 
            3:30 pm (at starting line)

SxS Parade Lap (weather permitting)
            Immediately after riders meeting

SxS race (90 min)
            Immediately after Parade Lap

SxS Awards
            6:00 pm (or as soon as possible)

           

EQUIPMENT:

1. All machines must have silencers.

2. The machine a rider leaves the starting line on is the official machine of the rider for that event, and he may not switch during the event.

3. Kill switches are required.

4. No rider is allowed to carry gasoline except inside his machine's fuel tank.

5. Helmet, goggles, above the ankle boots, gloves, long sleeve shirt and long pants are required for all riders.

6. Safety equipment and machine eligibility are the sole responsibility of the rider and may be tested at anytime prior to, during or after event.

7.All riders must display their number on the rear of the quad or back of the rider to be see 25 feet away. 

8.AA riders must run RED backgrounds with WHITE numbers.

 

 COURSE:

1. A course may include trails, footpaths, roads, hills, motocross tracks, or any type of terrain which can be negotiated by an ATV.

2. The course will be open to inspection the day prior to the race. Participants are permitted to ride a bicycle or walk the course only when race events are not taking place.

3. Marking, cutting, tampering with or otherwise changing the course in any manner is strictly prohibited. An Event course worker may only make course modifications.

4. Only registered racers and officials may ride the course during the race.

5. Riders must remain on the marked course. The marked course is within 25 feet of race arrows.  However, riders must stay within the confines of the following markers:  double arrows posted on both sides of the trail, ribbons, signs, stakes, hay bales, barrels, motocross track, grass track, etc..

6. Riders encountering a traffic jam or bottleneck may go more than 25 feet off the course to get around the bottleneck only. However, the rider must re-enter the course as soon as possible, and upon approaching this section the next lap, must ride the original arrowed section if the track is clear. If the original marking devices are knocked down, the rider must stay on the original marked course. A "bottleneck" is a section of the track that becomes impassable for any reason, with the exception of checkpoints.

7. With the exception of fueling, riders may make repairs and otherwise receive mechanical assistance anywhere along the course from anyone.  All such repairs and assistance must be made without causing interference with other riders and in a suitable area off the racetrack

8. All riders must proceed only in the correct direction of the course route or trail. Riding backwards on the racecourse at any time is prohibited. Riding backwards on the course is grounds for penalties of up to and including disqualification.

9. Riders found off the course as defined above are subject to penalties up to disqualification.

10. Ribbon, banners, staked markings, etc. always represent the limit of the course.  A rider who rides through any such marking may be penalized up to disqualification.  Tearing down course markings can cause serious event problems, and course misses by other riders.  Riders must exercise the proper speed, and control at all times to avoid damaging any such markings, stakes, or barriers.  Damage to, or passing through such course markings may result in penalties.  If a rider is off the course, intentionally tearing down or riding through a bannered area of the course in order to reenter the course is a violation of the rules regarding reentering the course and carries penalties up to disqualification.

11. Slower riders are required to allow faster riders to pass.  The slower rider moves to the right when possible to be passed on the left.  The slower rider must take the first opportunity to allow the faster rider to pass.

12. Blocking, ramming, or any other intentional rider contact is a violation and may be penalized.  This is true on the course, checkpoints, and especially the scoring tent.

13. Team tactics will not be allowed.  Riders found making a “team” effort to block or otherwise impede another rider may be disqualified from current and at the next MOC Racing event.

14. If a rider leaves the course for any other reason than a bottleneck, they must re-enter where they left the course.

 

START PROCEDURE:

 1. Starting procedures will be explained at Riders Meeting.

2. Riders shall line up on their assigned starting row on a first come basis when directed by the race official.

3. All starts are dead engine with the exception of Youth Classes. The official will signal all riders to turn off their engines.

4. A “10 Seconds” signal will be given before the flag is thrown. At the “10 Seconds” signal, all crewmembers must step away.

5. Any rider taking off with the wrong row will be penalized.

6. Any rider that misses the start of their class must enter the racecourse at the starting line and complete the start chute.

7. The event will be timed from the start of the first class in the session for termination purposes. There will be a 45 second break before the next class begins.

8. Riders meetings are MANDATORY.  All riders are required to attend the riders meeting.  Riders who receive penalties due to missing information provided at a riders meeting will be upheld.

9. The start of the riders meeting will be signaled using a horn, or megaphone.  All riders are required to turn off engine during riders meeting regardless of their proximity to speakers or meeting.  This includes all riders in the pit area, warm up area (if available) and all other locations within earshot of the riders meeting.  Riders failing to stop engine or interrupting a meeting may be penalized.

10. Riders meetings will be on the starting line at 11:45am. Riders Must Attend The Riders Meeting.

11. Classes will start one (1) minute apart unless otherwise directed at riders meeting.

12. ANY RIDER FOUND STARTING ON THE WRONG ROW will be penalized a minimum of one lap, a maximum of disqualification.  At scoring time, the rider’s last lap will be removed and their place recalculated.

13. Any rider who has a false start (starts before the green flag is raised) must return to the line behind their class and start with the next class.  A rider who has a false (early) start and does not return will be penalized a minimum of one lap.

14. Any rider whose machine does not start within 30 seconds of the start must remove their machine from the start area immediately.  Such a rider may reattempt to start their machine with the next class.  A rider who does not clear the start line in time for the next class start may be penalized.  Once the starter has given the “engines off” signal, NO ENGINES are to be started including any from prior classes who have not yet started.

 

FINISH:

 1. The race will end at 120 minutes after the AA line starts.  The checkered flag will be displayed in the scoring tent. The race may be declared “over” early or prior to the leader at the promoter’s or scorer’s discretion in order to clear the course of slower riders for the next event, clear course before dark, clear course due to track conditions, etc.

2. Yellow caution tape will be prominently displayed on each side of the course near the scoring tent, typically 25 to 125 feet from the entrance; this includes and breaks in the caution tape.  These signs mark the strict no passing, pitting and high caution zone.  Riders passing or pitting in this area may be penalized.  Normal penalty for passing or pitting in this zone, but not inside the scoring tent will be loss of the offending lap's score.  Within the no passing zone, no part of the front tire should pass the rearmost part of the machine in front.  Riders must be in single file.

3. Riders may pass within the no-passing zone if the passed rider is on a disabled machine AND they are directed to do so by scoring personnel.

4. If a “Checkered Flag” is displayed prior to the scoring tent, then the race is considered over at that point and no passing may be done beyond that point.  Such checkered flag will be waived by race personnel or affixed to barrier posts prior to the scoring tent.  A checkered flag is not required to mark the finish line 25 to 75 ft. prior to score tent.

5. After the checkered flag is displayed (even if it is displayed early) the riders who remain on the course will have until the sweep rider (course official) has gone completely through the track to complete the final lap.  Any rider who does not make it to the scoring station before it is closed will be scored based on their previous lap (if they made one).  Scorer may extend the scoring close time at their discretion.

6. It is the rider’s responsibility to see and take notice that the race is over. Riders must not re-enter the course after the checkered flag has been displayed indicating the end of the race.

7. DNF will be assigned to any rider not completing at least one lap. And will be given last place points for their class.

8. Riders must complete the course on their own or their machine's power.  A rider may push their machine to the finish line but may not be helped by spectators, crew, etc.  A rider may not block the course in order to push their machine across the finish line. A rider pushing their machine to the finish must do so on the regular course to be scored.

9. After the checked flag, track sweep will be done for the start to the end, and broke down machines and riders will be removed from the track in the order from start to finish. The first person will be the track sweepers letting the trail boss know were a rider is broken down. Only then will someone come to assist you and your machine back to the pits.

 

SCORING:

1. Riders must purchase an rfid sticker at registration. The card must be placed on the helmet.  Cards will cost $10 each.

2. Riders must come to a complete stop at all checkpoints and scoring areas. The scoring area and checkpoints are "No Passing and Pitting" zones.

3. It is the rider's responsibility to make sure he has all scans. Missing scans may result in a penalty.

4. A rider will be penalized for running into an official or breaking caution tape in the scoring area, which may start up to 200 feet before the scoring tent.

5. After the checkered flag is displayed (even if it is displayed early) the riders who remain on the course will have until the sweep rider (course official) has gone completely through the track to complete the final lap.  Any rider who does not make it to the scoring station before it is closed will be scored based on their previous lap (if they made one).  Scorer may extend the scoring close time at their discretion.

6. A rider that does not finish a lap will receive a DNF and will receive last place points for their class. But will not receive any awards or prizes.

7. Riders may get mechanical assistance on the course from their pit crew or spectators, but must finish the race under the machine's own power or by the rider physically.

8. Championship class standings will be based on the accumulation of class points from the point breakdown listed below.

9. No towing allowed. If a machine is towed in from the course, that lap will not count.

10. All races will count for year end points with one throw out race.

11. Penalties will be assessed at the discretion of the official based on the severity of the offense, and may include one or more of the following: position(s), lap(s), time penalty, or disqualification.

12. Scores displayed in the score tent are “unofficial”.  Scores at race time may be adjusted prior to posting due to errors in signup, disqualifications, penalty assessments, etc. and it is each rider’s responsibility to check their final score on the official posted results.

13. All class results will be posted after the last rider is scored.  Results will be posted by class and include the riders helmet number, rider name, and manufacturer brand indicated at signup.

14. Riders are not allowed to remove the posted results unless directed to do so by the referee or scorer.  If a rider has a question or problem with the posted results the referee should be informed and protest procedures followed if appropriate.

15. In unusual circumstances where obvious human error was involved, and it is clear beyond doubt that the scores are incorrect, then at the discretion of the Event Official and MOC board finish positions may be corrected if: 1) the error is found or brought to the attention of the scorer within 24 hours.  Such corrections will not affect trophy awards as awarded after protest period.



TIES: All Ties will be broken in the following manner:

 1.  The racer who has entered the most races in that season wins the tie.

 2.  If #1 does not take care of the tie then the rider who finishes best on the last race wins. If both racers were not present at the last event it will go back to the event prier and so forth until the tie is broken.


RIDER NUMBERS:  
• MOC Racing numbers may be used by only 1 rider, based on previous years points, first come first serve.

• No duplicate numbers within the race divisions, one number per rider per divisions.

 

SERIES POINTS:

 MOC Racing Point Schedule

 Position Points
1st    25
2nd    24
3rd    23
4th    22
5th    21
6th    20
7th    19
8th    18
9th    17
10th  16
11th  15
12th  14
13th  13
14th  12
15th  11
16th  10
17th    9
18th    8
19th    7
20th    6
21st    5
22nd   4
23rd    3
24th    2
25th    1
26th and on....  1

***Racers who receive points in every round will receive five (5) bonus points at the end of the season.***


WORK AVERAGE:

1. If a racer would like to help out with an event they must inform the Event Official. The Event Official must inform the MOC chairman three (3) weeks in advance before the event.

2. An average finish will be calculated for the racer at the end of the year and the racer will receive the points for the position plus two (2) points for their help.

3. A racer must have helped out at least one (1) day prior to the race day and must be at the race on race day from before the gates open and till all the trash has been picked up and all racers have left the event.

4. A racer may only receive 1 work average per season.


AWARDS:

1. Top three (3) racers in all main event classes will receive an award.

2. All peewee racers receive an award!!

3. A racer must sign up for all but one (1) event to receive championship awards.

4. All but one (1) races will count toward championship points.

 

2012 UTV Rules

The following rules and regulations are solely applicable to Midwest Offroad Championship (MOC) Series events. Please direct all questions and inquiries to MOC.  All decisions by MOC are final.

GENERAL RULES:

1. The UTV race will be a 90 minutes race starting at 4:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible.  The race will be cut to 1 hour if bad weather is upon us.
2. UTV registration will be race day held from 1 - 3 pm.  Both the driver and the passenger must be present at registration and sign all required forms.
3. Drivers are responsible for the actions of their entire pit crew.
4. Teams will be disqualified for driving on course during the 7 days prior to the first day of the event.
5. AMA membership is not required.
6. MOC does not provide medical insurance for competitors, and we urge you not to compete without it.  Medical insurance is the sole responsibility of the competitor.
7. Parade lap at 3:30 pm and will only be if weather permitting.


COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY:
1. Teams: Competitors will register as a team.  A Team consists of a driver and a passenger.  Teams may switch drivers and/or passengers from event to event, but not during an event.  After 1st race, only the original driver or original passenger can drive.
2.   Age: All competitors, including drivers and passengers, must be at least 18 years old.
3.   Fee: The entry fee per team is $50.


MACHINE ELIGIBILITY, CLASSIFICATION AND EQUIPMENT:

1. Limited UTV:           
1.Up to 850cc UTV.                                                                          
2.RZR-S will be allowed.  RZR-S will be allowed to change exhaust (slip-on) ONLY. No other performance enhancing changes.
3.RZR 50” will be allowed to install a full exhaust system.                           
4.All limited machines but RZR-S will be allowed to change shocks, but must remain on stock a-arms.                                                                         
5.Limited class will NOT be allowed to run a fuel programmer or a clutch kit.                                           
6. Limited class will not be required to run door if they have not altered the roll cage.  Must have factory nets at minimum. If altering the stock roll cage, you must run doors and window nets are encouraged.                                                          
7.Required to run with an on board fire extinguisher that is accessible to track officials.                                                                                                    
8.Machines allowed in class: RZR – 50”, RZR-S, Commander 800, Rhino, and Terex

2. OPEN UTV:                     
1.Any UTV.                                                                                               
2.Super chargers and turbo chargers are allowed.                               
3.Required to run with an on board fire extinguisher that is accessible to track officials                                            4.Must run doors.                                                                                               
5.Any machine with an altered cage are encouraged to run window nets


EQUIPMENT:
1.Machine width can be a maximum of 64 inches.                                                            
2.The following equipment is required for all machines:                                              
a.four point harness restraints, securely fastened on both occupants at all times   b.silencer/muffler                                                                                                         
3.The following gear is required for all competitors:
a. helmets      b. protective eyewear       c.rear tail/brake lights must remain on at all times      d. long pants and long sleeve shirts                                                                                 
4.The following gear is highly recommended for all competitors:                                    
            a.fire suits                                                                                                                             
5. The machine a team leaves the starting line on is the official machine of the team for that event, and may not be switched during the event.
6. Fuel can only be carried inside the machine's fuel tank.
7. No horns, bells or other sound devices are permitted on machines.                                 
8. Machines may be tested by officials any time prior to, during or after the event.


REGISTRATION:
1. Competitors will be identified by the Team Name.  Both the driver and the passenger must be present at registration and sign all required forms.                     

2. Teams must register for the race before operating their machine anywhere, may not exceed 5 mph when traveling to/from their pit area, and must always wear a helmet.


START PROCEDURE:
1. Teams will draw at registration for starting position.
2. The Line up will be half hour before the start of the race as instructed by officials.
3. One machine will start at a time; approximately 10 sec apart.

SCORING:
1. There will be one checkpoint at the scoring area.  Machines must come to a complete stop at the Scoring Area checkpoint.  The scoring area is a "No Passing" zone.
2. Teams may not be serviced or pitted in the scoring area.

 

NUMBERS:
1. All UTVs will be given a number and must display it on both the front and rear of the UTV.
2. Scoring will be put in the computer by hand so you will want to place it where it will be the best for the score keeper to see.

THE COURSE:
1. UTV course will generally be between 3-4 miles in length, and may include trails, footpaths, roads, hills, motocross tracks, or any type of terrain which can be negotiated by a UTV.
2. The course will be open to inspection Saturday. Teams are permitted to walk or bicycle the course only.
3. Marking, cutting, tampering with or otherwise changing the course in any manner is strictly prohibited. Course modifications may only be made by an official.
4. No one, except officials and drivers officially entered, may drive on the race course at any time during the event.

 

ON TRACK REGULATIONS:
1. Drivers must remain on the marked course. The marked course is within 25 feet of race arrows.  However, drivers must stay within the confines of the following markers:  double arrows posted on both sides of the trail, ribbons, signs, stakes, hay bales, barrels, motocross track, grass track, etc.
2. Drivers encountering a traffic jam or bottleneck may go more than 25 feet off the course to get around the bottleneck only. However, the driver must re-enter the course as soon as possible, and upon approaching this section the next lap, must drive the original arrowed section if the track is clear. If the original marking devices are knocked down, the driver must stay on the original marked course. A "bottleneck" is a section of the track that becomes impassable for any reason, with the exception of check points.
3. If a machine leaves the course for any reason it must re-enter where it left.
4. Drivers may make repairs and otherwise receive mechanical assistance anywhere along the course from anyone.  All such repairs and assistance must be made without causing interference with other competitors and in a suitable area off the racetrack.
5.   Radios are permitted between driver and passenger but not between driver/passenger and crew.
6. No competitor may drive in such a manner as to endanger life or limb of other riders, officials or the public.  Competitors will be penalized for the reckless operation of their machine or for hitting or injuring an official or any person.  Competitors are solely responsible for their own safety.
7.   Unsportsmanlike conduct or the deliberate ramming, blocking, or intentional contact with another competitor will result in a penalty.
8. Team Tactics include blocking, allowing another competitor to pass in order to affect the outcome of the race, or exchanging machines in order for another competitor to continue the race. Competitors involved will be penalized.

RACE FINISHES:
1. The race officially ends for all contestants at the completion of the lap in which the checkered flag is displayed to the winner.
2. To be considered as having completed a lap, the driver and his machine must cross the plane of the checkered flag under the machine's unaided ability.  Towing is not allowed. If a machine is towed in from the course, that lap will not count.
3.Machines will be scored in order of finish and laps completed.  It is not necessary to  complete all laps in order to be scored.
4. Results: It is the driver's responsibility to make sure he has all scans. Missing scans may result in a penalty.  A competitor may question the results within the 15-minute period following posting of the final results. After 15 minutes, awards will be given out.
5. Awards: To win an award, a team must complete 50% of the laps of the class winner.  One award will be given per team.
6. Impound: After the race, the top three overall teams, as well as any other team requested by an official to do so, may be asked to leave their machines at a designated impound area until released by the official.
7. Protests must be in writing and specify the grounds for the protest.
8. Penalties will be assessed at the discretion of the official based on the severity of the offense, and may include one or more of the following: position(s), lap(s), time adjustment, disqualification, suspension, loss of championship points.

CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS POINTS:
SERIES POINTS:

 MOC Racing Point Schedule

 Position Points
1st    25
2nd    24
3rd    23
4th    22
5th    21
6th    20
7th    19
8th    18
9th    17
10th  16
11th  15
12th  14
13th  13
14th  12
15th  11
16th  10
17th    9
18th    8
19th    7
20th    6
21st    5
22nd  4
23rd    3
24th    2
25th    1
26th and on...1

***a driver and races all 4 races will recieve 5 bonus points***

Copyright © by MOC Racing All Right Reserved.

Published on: 1/8/2012 

MOC is a non for-profit organization. 

Each event is put on by Race Promoters not the MOC.

The MOC is a governing body to ensure all promoters are with in the same rules and layout.

 This rulebook was voted on and passed by all event promoters.


2012 MOC Board of Directors

Chairman:   Justin Rains         (573)619-6130               email: justinrains1@gmail.com
Co-Chairman:  Joey Gerbes    (573)219-0234               email: jgerbes@rccllc.com
Treasure:    Laci Rains


By signing this I state that I am the head promoter and will follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the MOC to the best of my ability. I will be professional and think of the racers of the series first when it comes to making major decisions about my event. I understand that the MOC is not responsible for any taxes and/or fees that I or the land owner may be responsible for by state or local regulations. I understand and will inform the land owner that any profits they receive should be noted when placing their taxes through the IRS and that I will do the same. By signing this I understand that the MOC will not be providing any insurance for any events.

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