Post by Mr Moto on Nov 11, 2012 0:18:13 GMT -5
STAY ABREAST OF ALL THE RULES: 2013 AMA SUPERCROSS RULE CHANGES
Here is a list of the AMA Supercross rule changes for 2013 (all the previous 2012 rules stay in place):
(1) In 2013 the sound limit will be 115 dB at two-meters-max, but in 2014 the sound limit will reduced to 112 dB. The test will be conducted with the clutch engaged. Class 1 and Class 2 sound meters will get a 2 dB correction factor...which means 114 dB. Plus, there is an additional 1 dB correction if the temperature is below 50 degrees (and 2 dB if below 32 degrees).
(2) Data logging is now legal, but the information cannot be transmitted in real time. The AMA Chief Inspector can look at downloaded info at any time. GPS may be used for lap timing and track mapping only (and the antennas cannot be mounted on the front number plate).
(3) Every rider must submit to an ImPact concussion test before his entry will be accepted.
(4) Pit speed limits are reduced from 10 mph to 5mph.
(5) Tech inspectors can request that a bike be disassembled at any time during an event (not just at the end of the race).
(6) Bikes used in timed qualifying are considered the rider’s race bike and must be used in the race.
(7) In case of a restart (after more than 3 laps, but less than 90 percent of the total distance), there will be a staggered restart with the riders in the positions they were in on the lap before the red flag. Riders may not overtake the rider in front of them until they pass the designated starting line. Any rider who does overtake another rider will be demmed to have jumped the syart and will be penalized at least two places in the final results.
(8) The official finish line is the uppermost leading edge of the finish line obstacle.
(9) The flashing red lights mean no jumping of a series of jumps. For 2013, this also means on the sighting lap and cool down lap.
(10) If a rider or riders have qualified in the top 40 but are unable to participate in the evening program, an alternate rider that qualified outside of the top 40 may be allowed into the heat races. This will be done starting with the 41st qualifier until all positions for the evening program are filled. But, they are only officially in the program when the “three minutes before the 30 board” call from the race director. If a top 40 riders shows up before the three minute call, the alternate must leave the starting grid.
Here is a list of the AMA Supercross rule changes for 2013 (all the previous 2012 rules stay in place):
(1) In 2013 the sound limit will be 115 dB at two-meters-max, but in 2014 the sound limit will reduced to 112 dB. The test will be conducted with the clutch engaged. Class 1 and Class 2 sound meters will get a 2 dB correction factor...which means 114 dB. Plus, there is an additional 1 dB correction if the temperature is below 50 degrees (and 2 dB if below 32 degrees).
(2) Data logging is now legal, but the information cannot be transmitted in real time. The AMA Chief Inspector can look at downloaded info at any time. GPS may be used for lap timing and track mapping only (and the antennas cannot be mounted on the front number plate).
(3) Every rider must submit to an ImPact concussion test before his entry will be accepted.
(4) Pit speed limits are reduced from 10 mph to 5mph.
(5) Tech inspectors can request that a bike be disassembled at any time during an event (not just at the end of the race).
(6) Bikes used in timed qualifying are considered the rider’s race bike and must be used in the race.
(7) In case of a restart (after more than 3 laps, but less than 90 percent of the total distance), there will be a staggered restart with the riders in the positions they were in on the lap before the red flag. Riders may not overtake the rider in front of them until they pass the designated starting line. Any rider who does overtake another rider will be demmed to have jumped the syart and will be penalized at least two places in the final results.
(8) The official finish line is the uppermost leading edge of the finish line obstacle.
(9) The flashing red lights mean no jumping of a series of jumps. For 2013, this also means on the sighting lap and cool down lap.
(10) If a rider or riders have qualified in the top 40 but are unable to participate in the evening program, an alternate rider that qualified outside of the top 40 may be allowed into the heat races. This will be done starting with the 41st qualifier until all positions for the evening program are filled. But, they are only officially in the program when the “three minutes before the 30 board” call from the race director. If a top 40 riders shows up before the three minute call, the alternate must leave the starting grid.
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