GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP INTERNATIONAL MOTOCROSS FINAL.

The following is for your information in hopes of a fun, organized race day.

SAFETY FLAGMEN - THE YELLOW FLAG IS TO TELL EACH RIDER THERE IS IMMEDIATE HAZARD IN THE AREA AND THE UTMOST caution should be used. It is not the time to be setting up the rider in front of you to pass him and create another hazard on yourself and the other rider. Any rider who creates an additional safety problem in the area of safety flagmen or paramedics shall be considered as displaying bad sportsmanship and will be subject to disqualification.

ALL RIDERS MUST ENTER THE MOST ADVANCED CLASS WHICH THE HAVE NORMALLY RIDDEN DURING THE PAST 3 MONTHS.

1. Motorcycle class displacements: 101-125cc, 126-250cc, 300-500cc. No minicycles allowed in these classes. Standard manufactures overbore allowed. No 250cc motorcycles allowed in the Open (500cc) class. The 4-Stroke 400cc bike is eligible to run in the Open (500cc) class and all 250cc amateur and expert classes. The 250F 4-Stroke is allowed in all 125cc amateur and expert classes.

2. Minibike class requirements: Maximum wheelbase 50". Maximum rims 16" rear, 17" front. Classes: Minibike Jr. 0-85cc (age 7-11); Minibike Sr. 0-85cc (age 12-13); Minibike Sr. 0-85cc (age 14-16). Ages as 09-01-01. Standard manufacturers overbore allowed. No minicycle sleeve downs; no custom modifications on bikes intended to run a larger cc class such as 125cc, or 60cc frames or engines.

3. Mini Mini Class requirements: Maximum wheelbase - 46"; handlebars - 30 1/2"; Rims: Front 14" maximum; Rear 12 maximum; cc's - 65. Mini Mini Jr. (age 6-8) and Mini Mini Sr. (age 9-11); age effective 09-01-01. No minicycle sleeve downs; no custom modifications on bikes intended to run a larger cc class such as 80cc frames or engines.

4. Tenny Mini Class: Stock: (a) Must have orginal stock engine, carburetor, clutch, frame front and rear suspension, tires max. 2.75 x10" and rim size 10". Air filtration and box may be modified. (b) Cylinders must be original stock. No porting, clean up work allowed. No work done on the head also. (c) Overbore allowed only to those overbore sizes available for that particular model bike (providing it does not exceed the class cc limit). (d) NO blueprinting engine allowed, including dimensional matching of parts by selectivity. (e) Exception on changes in stock class that will be allowed: Changing foot pegs; oil infectors may be removed and the frame may be strengthened by adding metal and welding; may change rear shock. Any other change or modifications to the bike will be per the determination and approval of GNC official. Modified: (a) Engine modification open. (b) Must utilize original engine lower end, single speed transmission. (c) Can make frame and suspension modifications open. (d) Maximum tire size 2.75 x 10" and rim size 10". (e) Cylinder may exchanged so long as cc's do not exceed 61cc. (f) Bikes must function through a centrifugal clutch. (g) Any other change or modification to the bike will be per the determination and approval of the GNC official. STOCK CLASS NOT TO EXCEED 50cc; MODIFIED CLASS NOT TO EXCEED 61cc. THE FOLLOWING BIKES ARE ALLOWED IN THE 4-6 AGE CLASS; KTM: SX-50; SX-50R; SX50PRO; SXR 50JR; 50SXR PRO JR. LEM: CR-2; CR-2S; LX-2S; LX-2; LX2-F; LX2 Super; LX2 Factory . ACTION: CFX; Outlaw; Attack. COBRA: CM50. YAM: PW50. ITALJET: A-B-C Buster; Fast Boy Racer. SUZ: JR-50. POLINI: XI Works (All products approved for 4-6 age class are approved for 7-8 age class)

Bikes for 7-8 Class: KTM: SX50R-3; SXR50SR; 50SXR PROJR; 50SRLC. LEM: CR-3USA; LX3S; LX3F; LX2 Super; LX2 Factory; LX3 Factory. ACTION: Outlaw; Attack; Works(MODIFIED ONLY). COBRA: CM50; BM50;BM50 King Cobra (1997 bike mod. Only: 1998 bike stock and mod). POLINI: X3 Works. YAM PW50. ITALJET: A-B-C; Buster; Fast Boy Racer. SUZ: JR-50. KAWBOY WASP: RA; All ages, stk&mod; BA (7-8 only) stk&mod.; Bad Wasp 7-8 mod. Only. ALL PRODUCTS AND MODELS MAY ENTER THE 6-9 SUPER TEENY MINI. Age effective date 9-01-01.

5. Minibike Open class requirements: Same as for the Minibike classes with the exception of the cc's; not to exceed 112cc. Age 7-16 yrs; effective 9-01-01. SEE RULE NO. 7.

6. Stock class requirements: The bike bust be as you bought it off the show room floor. You may change the rear shocks; front fork modifications allowed on original manufacturers fork; nuts and bolts, sprockets, tire manufacturer but not tire diameter, wheel manufacturer, spokes and rims (replacementrim must be same size as original stock rim), handlebars and handle grips; chain guards and tensioners; air filter (must fit in stock frame, no frame mods allowed). Manufacturers listed overbore allowed. Safety pads on cross bar of handlebars are allowed. Aftermarket piston are allowed as long as they maintain the identical compression ratio and port timing of the OEM parts they replace. Overbore sizes available from the OE are allowed as long as they are no larger than 1mm than the stock bore and do not exceed cc limits for the class. May use manufacturer's suspension replacement springs as listed in manufacturer's parts catalog. May use aftermarket handlebars and seat covers. This does not include sticky seats.

7. 100cc Class: Up to 16 years. Chassis Wheelbase, Min. 50", Max 52", Front Wheel Min18", Max 19", Rear Wheel Min 15", Max 17". Motor displacement, Min 85cc, Max 112cc. This bike may also race in the MINIBIKE OPEN Class. The big wheel bikes may race in the 100cc and Minibike Open Class. Age effective 09-01-01.

8. 125 Open, 250 Open and Minibike Open classes: These classes are sportsmen classes. They are for novice and intermediate rider, and for experts (125cc & 2500cc) who no longer want to be classified as expert riders. A rider may not ride these classes and at the same time ride a class paying money. If a rider who has been an expert receiving money decides to ride one of these classes, thy will be the only classes he is eligible to ride. He may not ride in any other classes.

9. Beginner class requirements: These classes are for participants that have been riding less than 6 months prior to the start of the GNC season (Sept. 1, 2001). A person may ride in these classes and still be eligible to ride in regular GNC classes. Age effective as 09-01-01. A person is not eligible for these classes if he has ridden as a novice, intermediate or expert in another racing organization. If you rode as a beginner in the 2000-01 racing season, you may not ride as a beginner in the 2001-02 (current) racing season, even though you changed to a larger cc bike. A RIDER MAY RACE IN THE BEGINNER CLASS FOR ONE YEAR ONLY.

10. Over 25 & 30 Experts: 100% Payback up to $500/class. Those rider in Over 25 & 30 Intermediate classes who do not wish to ride for money do not have to move up. AGE EFFECTIVE 09-01-01.

11. Practice starts at the starting line before each event are prohibited.

12. Gate jumping will not be tolerated and will be penalized by 1 lap down.

13. Shovels are not allowed on the starting line. NO DIRT ON CEMENT PAD ON STARTING LINE! All starts must be from cement pad. No traction compounds or additives on starting gate. You may not pack the dirt in front of the starting gate.

14. The same motorcycle must be ridden in subsequent races that appears on the starting line for the FIRST MOTO. Swapping bikes is prohibited.

15. Kill buttons and silencers are required. Remove all kickstands. Check throttles for smooth, self-closing operation. Levers must have a ball end. Footpegs must be folding type. Broken frames and gas leaks not allowed. Protective clothing: Boots, full helmet, goggles, long sleeve, and protective pants are required.

16. GNC officials are empowered to inspect any machine at any time, and may eject illegal or unsafe equipment at their discretion. Likewise, riders may be disqualified for pit racing, disobeying flag signals, unsportsmanlike or any detrimental conduct whether on or off the track. Each rider is responsible for the actions of his family and pit crew. UNNECESSAY TROUBLE CAUSED BY A RIDERSFAMILY OR CREW MAKES THAT RIDER SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION.

17. Riders leaving the marked course for any reason may reenter the course at the nearest safe re-entry point, and must not seek to improve their position or deliberately cut off a section of the course. Riders re-entering the course must yield right-of-way to oncoming riders on the course. Violators will receive a one-lap penalty if violation is confirmed by race official.

1. Starting Procedure: The starter will hold the #2 sign not to exceed one minute. Should you have problems, your first obligation is to signal the starter. Again, he will hold no more than one minute. However, if there is no problem, he will proceed to the #1 sign. The #1 sign will be held not less than five seconds and not more than 15 seconds in the vertical position. The sign is then turned sideways, and the gate will be released within 2 to 5 seconds.

2. IN the event of a false start, riders will be black flagged back to the starting line and riders must take the same positions which they originally had.

3. Scoring System: Olympic scoring will be used. The Second Moto breaks all ties. To obtain a finish position in a point paying moto, rider must start at the starting line, cross the finish line and take the checkered flag on the last lap any time before 5 minutes after the leader has finished. All Riders not completing the last lap are given a DNF. Riders who push their bikes across the finish line must have completed 50% of the laps in order to obtain last place finish; otherwise, they will receive a DNF. DNF scores are: The total number of riders in the class for those classes with 20 or more riders; and for those classes with 19 or less riders, a DNF score shall be 20.

4. FLAGS: It is most important that riders have full knowledge of each flag and comply with their purpose. Anyone not doing so will be considered conducting himself in an unsportsmanlike manner.

YELLOW FLAG: CAUTION. Proceed with caution until hazard is past.

RED FLAG: Extreme problems on the track. Be prepared to stop. Watch for other flags to indicate continuance of race.

BLACK FLAG: EXIT TRACK AT NEAREST EXIT. If black flag is out and official is pointing toward you, the rider, exit the track. The black flag will also be used for restarts.

GREEN FLAG: Continue to race. Track is clear, start was good.

BLUE FLAG: Move over - you are being lapped.

WHITE FLAG WITH RED CROSS: Caution; medical personnel attending injured rider on the track.

WHITE FLAG: One lap to go. Do not exit until checkered flag is given.

CHECKERED FLAG: End of race. All riders exit the track regardless of number laps completed.

5. Spectators may not enter the racing surface during a moto for the purpose on signaling, photographing, or encouraging their rider. Spectators may assist a fallen rider, but may not interfere with the progress of other riders. Violations of these ground rules can result in penalties to the violator's rider(s) at the discretion of the referee.

6. Protests of a rider's age or ability: Written by rider in same class, accompanied by $50 cash. Persons having documentation that a rider has ridden in another race that would make him ineligible to participate in the class for which he has signed up, must show proof prior to FIRST MOTO. This gives the Referee the alternative of moving the rider to another class before the start of the race. PROTEST OF A RIDER'S BIKE will be in writing from a RIDER in same class as protested party, accompanied by $150 cash for tear down, and presented to Referee any time before 10 minutes after the conclusion of that class. Each additional protest is $50/item.