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2021 AFM SEASON TABLE OF CONTENTS

RaceSchedule2021.....................................................3

THEAFM......................................................................4

TA-1.0 AuthorityandResponsibilityfor ManagementofRaceEvents.......................................5

LI-1.0 LicensingandRaceEntry.............................................7

CL-1.0 RaceClasses..............................................................14

SS-1.0 SuperstockTechnicalRules........................................26

SB-1.0 SuperbikeTechnicalRules..........................................31

FO-1.0 FormulaTechnicalRules.............................................32

ER-1.0 Regional,National,International, andExhibitionRaceClassesandTechnicalRules.....33

TE-1.0 GeneralTechnicalRules..............................................33

RE-1.0 RaceEventProcedures...............................................41

DI-1.0 DisciplinaryRulesandPenalties.................................46

Appendices

A RaceDayProcedure...................................................51

B Flags............................................................................55

C RefundPolicy..............................................................57

D ClubsWithLicenseReciprocity..................................58

E CrasherPoliciesAndDisciplinaryActions..................59

F SampleAppealForDisciplinaryAction.......................60

G AFMBenevolentFund.................................................61

H InsuranceClaims.........................................................62

I EntryProcedure...........................................................63

J CompetitionBulletins...................................................64

K AFMPaddockRulesforallTracks...............................65

L TieBreakerProcess....................................................66Thanksto:BarbaraSmith,MaxKleinandPBS

Photos:OXYmoronPhotography

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2021 AFM RACE SCHEDULE*

March 20-21 ButtonwillowRaceway

April 24-25 ButtonwillowRaceway

May 22-23 ThunderhillRacewayPark

June 26-27 ThunderhillRacewayPark

September 11-12 ThunderhillRacewayPark

October 9-10 ThunderhillRacewayPark

October 30-31 ButtonwillowRaceway**

* Tentativescheduleattimeofrulebookrelease.

PleasecheckWWW.AFMRACING.ORGforup-to-dateinformation

** Projecttimelinepermitting,thisracetobeatthenewtrack

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THE AFMTheAmericanFederationofMotorcyclists, Inc. (AFM) isanon-profitCaliforniacorporationthatwasfoundedin1954byagroupofsportridingenthusiastsandhasgrowntohundredsofcompetitionmembers.Itistheoldestracingorganizationinthecountrydedicatedtomotorcycleroadracing.

Northern California has one of the largest populations of sport riders in thecountry.Manyof thosesportridersfindtheirwayfromtheareasmountainandcanyonroadstotheAFMandtheracetrack.Manyofthem,afteraseasonortwoonthetrack,cutbackorquitstreetracingwhentherelativesafetyofpushingtheirlimitsonthetrackbecomesclear.

TheAFMconcentratesonprovidinganenvironmentthatwelcomesall typesofracersonmachinesfrom160ccVintagebikestomodernsuperbikes.Wehavesomeofthelargestturnoutsofanyregionalclubinthecountryandareoneofthe few that race at multiple tracks, having events at Buttonwillow Raceway,ThunderhillRacewayandSonomaRaceway.

AtypicalAFMracedaywillseemorethantwohundredracers,whichcanaccountforsixhundredormoretotalraceentries.

EachnewracerisrequiredtopassaNewRacerSchool(NRS)heldbyAFM,oranAFMapprovedvendor.MoreinfocanbefoundonourNRSProgramPage,RacingwiththeAFMwillprovideyouwiththesafestandmostresponsiblecrewyouaregoingtofindanywhere.

JoinnowandbeapartofalltheactionwiththeAFM.BecomeaRacer,AssociateMemberorCourseWorkerandgetinvolvedinthemostexcitingmotorsportonthe faceof theearth.Wearea volunteer organizationandarealways lookingforinterestedpeopletoworkwithus.Ifyouarenotaracerbutwouldliketogetdirectlyinvolved,pleasecontactourCourseWorkerCoordinatorPhillBrownbyemailat:crew@afmracing.org.

The AFMwelcomes spectators and provides the best show available in westcoastmotorsports.

Hailwood TrophyDonatedafter theAFM’s50thAnniversry by Jim and JasonManning, AFM RoadracingRacingenthusiasts,inmemoryofIvanWagar,EditorofCycleWorld.OriginallypresentedtoMikeHailwood,who receivedit from Soichiro Honda forwinning a Japanese GrandPrixraceintheearly1960’s.

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AFM COMPETITION RULES FOR 2021

The technical requirements for motorcycles contained in this rulebook are not to be regarded as all-inclusive relative to safe race preparation. It is the responsibility of the rider to make sure his/her motorcycle is prepared in a safe, workman-like manner.

Vendorsatthetrack,orwhohaveadvertisementsintheracedayprogramshouldnotbeinterpretedashavinganendorsementbyAFM.

The American Federation of Motorcyclists, Inc., (AFM), a 501c(7) non-profitCaliforniaCorporation,beganin1954asahandfulofenthusiastsandhasgrowntohundredsofcompetitionmembers.

OverallcontroloftheAFMrestswiththeBoardofDirectorsofAFM,Inc.electedbythemembership.Racepromotionandlocalmattersarehandledbychapters,oneintheSanFranciscoBayArea,andoneintheLosAngelesarea(currentlyinactive).ChaptermeetingsareheldmonthlyintheNorthernChapter.ChecktheAFMwebsite(www.afmracing.org)formeetingdayandtime.

Everything that is not authorized and prescribed in this rulebook is strictlyforbidden.Ifachangetoapartorsystemisnotspecificallyallowedinanyofthefollowingrules,thenitisforbidden.

TA-1.0 AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR MANAGEMENT OF RACE EVENTS

TA-1.1 CHAPTER The overall responsibility for the proper conduct andmanagement of

racemeets restswith the sponsoringAFMChapter, regardlessof theextentto,ormeansbywhichauthoritymaybedelegatedtoracemeetofficials.

TA-1.2 RACE DIRECTOR TheRaceDirectorshallbetheheadraceofficialatanyracemeet.The

duties and responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to,coursepreparationandsafety;providingandsupervisingturnmarshals;rulingonprotests;disqualifyingridersormotorcycleswho(which)failtomeettherequirementssetforthelsewhereintheserules.

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TA-1.3 ENTRY COMMITTEE The Entry Committee shall be responsible for processing all entries;

maintainingacurrentfileoflicense-holderdataandcopiesofMedicalTreatmentandAuthorizationForms;verifyingthecredentialsofallriders;and for scoring all races. TheCommittee shall also furnish completeraceresults(includingallfinishersandnumbersofentries)totheAFMSecretarywithin14daysfollowingtheracemeet.Onlyofficial,confirmed,signedresultswillbesentviae-mailtothemanufacturersforanyawardsorbenefits,unlessotherwiserequestedbythesponsor.

TA-1.4 TECHNICAL INSPECTION (TECH) TheTechnical lnspector(s)shall judge thesafety forcompetitionofall

motorcyclesenteredataracemeet(referenceSectionRE-1.3,TE-1.0,TE-3.1, TE-7.0). The lnspector(s) shall also judge as to the safety of,andcompliancetoSectionTE-2.0,allappareland/orequipmenttobewornby the rider (referenceAppendixA).The Inspector’s reasonablejudgmentandtheserulesshallgovernallsuchdecisions.Disputesshallbe judgedby theRaceDirectorordulyappointedReferee (referenceSectionTA-1.1.6).

TA-1.5 STARTER The Starter shall start and finish all races and practice sessions in

accordance with the procedures set forth in Section RE-1.5. Thecommunication to all riders of theseprocedures, and of themeaninganduseofflags,shallbetheresponsibilityoftheStarter.

TA-1.6 REFEREE TheRaceDirectormayappointaRefereetoassumetheRaceDirector’s

complete authority on racedaywith regards to the followingmatters:(1)Decidingprotestsandassigningappropriatepenalties;(2)DecidingTechdisputes;(3)Disallowingordisqualifyingridersormachinesfoundnot tobe inconformancewith these rules; (4)Conducting theRider’sMeeting;(5)Handlingridercomplaintsandquestions.

TA-1.7 APPEAL OF DECISIONS This appeals process applies to race day protests, disqualifications,

etc.TheRaceDirectororRefereeshalldecideallprotests.AppealsoftheirdecisionmustbemadeinwritingtotheAFMBoardwithintwo(2)weeksandwillbeconsideredbytheAFMBoardofDirectors.AllRaceDirector/Refereedecisionsmaybeappealed,includingdisqualifications.AppealsmustbemadeinwritingtotheAFMBoardwithintwo(2)weeksandwillbeconsideredbytheAFMBoardofDirectors.AppealsmaybemailedtoAFMAppeals:395TaylorBlvd#130,PleasantHill,CA94523;ORsentviae-mailtoafm@afmracing.org.

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LI-1.0 LICENSING AND RACING ENTRY LI-1.1 LICENSING

LI-1.1.1 Uponreceiptoftheitemslistedhereunder,theAFMshall,withdiscretion,issueanAFMCompetitionLicense:a) Aproperlyexecutedapplication,submittedonlinethrough

www.motorsportsreg.com.b) ReleaseandWaiverofLiabilityAgreementform,available

atwww.afmracing.org.Thesignatureofaparentor legalguardianisrequiredforminorsasoutlinedLI-1.1.2(a)and(b).

c) Personal major medical insurance is required for allcompetitionmembers.EmergencyRoom-onlyinsuranceisnotacceptable.

d) Photocopy of valid driver’s license, state-issued pictureidentificationornotarizedcopyofbirthcertificatemayberequireduponrequestatanytime.

e) Allapplicablefees.f) Comprehension of both written and spoken English is

required.LI-1.1.2 Minor Applicants:Thesignatureofaparentorlegalguardian

is required for all applicants less than 18 years of age.The minimum age for all accepted applicants is 16 years.Exceptionsmaybemadeforpersonsunder16yearsofage.Potentialridersunder16yearsoldmustpetitiontheAFMBoardofDirectorsforapproval.Trackpolicymaydetermineagelimitatsomeevents.

a)Riders16-17yearsofagemusthavethefollowing:

i) AFMMinor License application signedbyEITHER themotherorthefatheroftheunderagerider.

ii) Notarized Release and Waiver of Liability AgreementformsignedbyEITHERthemotheror the fatherof theunderagerider.

iii) Provideacurrentyear roadracingExpert license fromanAFM-approvedclub,ORcompleteanapprovedAFMNewRacerSchool.

b)Riders15yearsofageandundermusthavethefollowing:

i) CompleteanapprovedNewRacerSchool,orcarryacurrent year Expert license from an AFM-approvedclub.

ii)Providearesumeforthepasttwoyearsoftheirracingexperienceto includedates, tracks,classes,finishingpositionandnumbersofstarters(whenavailable).

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iii)Arecommendationletterfromtheclub(s)listedontheresume,preferablyanAFM-approvedclub.

iv) AnAFMMinorLicenseapplication,signedbyBOTHthemotherandfatheroftheunderagerider.

v)AnotarizedReleaseandWaiverofLiabilityAgreementform,signedbyBOTHthemotherandthefatheroftheunderagerider.

vi) Schedule and undergo an interview by three boardmembers. This can be done via phone call, Skype,or other means available for multiple persons to beon the same interview. Once AFM has received themembershipapplication,aninterviewwillbescheduledwiththeBoardofDirectors.

– Ridersundertheageof15maynotparticipateatSonomaRaceway.

– Ridersundertheageof15arelimitedto125cc2-stroke,upto500cc4-stroke.

– Riders15-17(ANDwiththeAFMBoardapproval)mayrideamotorcyclenolargerthan250cc2-strokeor650cc4-stroke.

– Riders17andunderarerequiredtohaveatleastone(1)parentbeamemberingoodstanding,holdingacurrentAssociateorCompetitionmembershipfromAFM.

– Riders 17 and under are required to have at least one (1) parent or legalguardiantobepresentatthetrackatalltimesduringAFMevents.

LI-1.1.3 LicenseFeesfor2021:CompetitionFullSeason(Jan.1-Dec.31) $165.00SingleEvent $60.00ReciprocityPartnerClubs NOCHARGE(OMRRA,WMRRA,UTAHSBA,MRA,&CVMA)

Associate (Jan.1-Dec.31) $50.00

LI-1.1.4 ReciprocitylicenseholderswillNOTreceiveoraccruepoints,eitherinclassoroverall.a) Riders applying for a Reciprocity License who want

to by-pass an AFM authorized school, must providedocumentationfromtheotherracingclubthattheriderisclassedasaNoviceorExpert.Iftheridercannotprovidesuchdocumentation,theridermusttakeandpassanAFMauthorizedschool.OnlyapprovedmotorcycleRoadRacing

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clubs are accepted for Reciprocity License purposes;other racing forms(dirt,moto,Supermoto,mini,etc.)arenotaccepted.

b) Reciprocity riders are not eligible for season-endchampionshipsorcontingencyawards; theymayappearonresults/standingspriortotheseason-endfinalstandings.

c) Reciprocity license holders may upgrade to a fullcompetitionlicensepriortoJuly1,2021only.

LI-1.1.5 RiderswillbeclassifiedasFirstYear,NoviceClubman,Novice,ExpertorProat thediscretionof theLicenseCommittee.AllridersmustmeettheeligibilityrequirementslistedinruleLI-1.2andLI-1.2.1.

LI-1.1.6 NumbersAnAFMCompetitionNumber isassignedtoeachmember. Itis printed on the license. It will be used exclusively on anymachineracedbythemember(exceptasallowedbytheRaceDirectorataspecificracemeet).Numbers1to5areissuedonthebasisofriderperformanceintheFormulaPacificclassfromthepriorseason(butnotfor2020).Numbers6to10willbeissuedonthebasisofpointsaccruedinallotherclasses(TopOverallPointsstandings.)Numbers11-999areissuedatthediscretionof theLicensingCommitteewithconsiderationgiventopreviousAFMCompetitionNumber.a) Ridersholdinga2-digitnumberfrom2020whohavenot

participated (e.g., not started a race) for four or moreseasonswillbeconvertedonrenewalfor2021tothesame2-digitnumberwithan“X”suffix.The fourseasonrule isonly in effect for 2021.After that, this rule reverts to theusualthreeseasons.Ifthatriderstartsracingagain,theywill run the “X”numberandwillbeeligible to regain thenon-X number should it become available. Enduranceracesdonotcountas“participatingentries”inregardstothisrule;Clubmanracesdocount.

LI-1.1.7 AFMLicensesshallexpireattheendofthecalendaryearinwhichtheyareissued.

LI-1.1.8 TheAFMLicenseCommitteeand/orAFMBoardofDirectors,at its discretion,may delay or deny issuing of a license, orsuspendanalreadyissuedlicensefor,orremoveraceeventprivilegesfor,butnotlimitedto:a) Falsifyinganyinformationonthelicenseapplicationform.b) Forging thesignatureofaparent,guardianorNotaryon

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c) Failure to cooperate fully in the execution of all formsor documents as may be reasonably required to settleinsuranceclaimsorlegalactions.

d) Failure to make reimbursement for returned checks ordeclinedcreditcardswithinten(10)days,orprior tothenextevent,whichevercomesfirst.

e) Failuretopaythefeeonreturnedchecksordeclinedcreditcards.

f) AnyoftheactionslistedinSectionDI-1.3.g) Conduct in public in such a manner as to cast a poor

publicimageontheAFM.h) Conduct that may expose the AFM to existing or future

liability.LI-1.2 NEW AND NOVICE RIDERS AND RETURNING EXPERTS A New Rider is one who has had little or no previous

experience as a Road Racing motorcycle competitor andmust complete an AFM-approvedNewRacer School (NRS)before competing. Prior to completing an NRS, the riders’classificationisFY(FirstYear);aftersuccessfulcompletionofaSchool,theriderwillbeclassifiedasaNoviceorNC(NoviceClubman).SuccessfulcompletionofanNRSisrequiredbeforearidermayparticipateinaregularracedayasaNovice.Atthediscretionof theAFM,outsidecompaniessuchas trackdayprovidersmaybeapprovedtoconductNRSsthatfollowAFMrequirements.RaceSchoolsfromotherapprovedracingclubs(WMRRA,OMRRA,etc.)mayalsoqualifyfortheAFM’sRaceSchoolrequirement.Studentsfromsuchapprovednewracer schoolsmaybe required topassanAFMwrittenquizpriortoregisteringfortheirfirstpracticeentry.

LI-1.2.1 ExpertandNoviceriderswhohavenotparticipatedinracesforextendedperiodsmayberequiredtotakeanAFM-approvedschool.a) Prior expert licensed riders can be unlicensed and not

participatinginAFMorotherRoadRaceeventsforuptofive(5)yearsbeforetheyhavetotakeandpassanAFM-approvedschool. It istheriders’responsibilitytoprovideproofoflicensingand/orparticipation.

b) ReturningmemberswhowerepreviouslyExpertstatuswillreturn to Expert status after passing an AFM-approvedSchool. People in this category must notify the licensecommittee.

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c) Noviceswhohavenotparticipatedinthepriortwoseasonsmustre-takeandpassanAFM-approvedSchool.

d) RiderswhopassedanAFM-approvedSchoolmustlicensewith AFM within one year of the date of completion ofthat school for it to be accepted towards AFM’s Schoolrequirements.

LI-1.2.2 Novice or Novice Clubman riders who are racing with theAFMforthefirsttimewillberequiredtoenterClubmanraces(reference Section CL-1.5). After the initial requirement,Clubman is not mandatory. A Novice rider is one who hasless than five (5) completed road races and has notwon aclasschampionship.Amid-seasonchangeofstatus(Noviceto Expert) may be authorized by petitioning the LicenseCommittee.ChapterOptional,EnduranceandExhibitionracesdonotcounttowardadvancementtoExpertstatus.ANovicemaystayaNoviceuntiltheymeettherequirementsbelow.a) RequirementforaNoviceridertoelecttoadvancetoExpert

inthenextseason:YoumustholdaNoviceClubmanand/orNovicelicenseANDcompletearoadraceorracesoversix(6)uniqueraceweekends.Itistherider’schoicetoadvancetoExpert.RidersmayremainaNoviceforaslongaslongastheNoviceriderdoesnotmeetthemandatoryadvancementcriteria

b) RequirementformandatoryadvancementtoExpertstatusinthenextseason:IfariderfinishesinthetopthreeofanyNoviceclassinyear-endpoints.

LI-1.2.3 Novice Riders must use yellow number plates with blacknumbers.

LI-1.2.4 AnyNoviceRideradvancingtoExpertstatusinthemiddleofaraceseasonwillforfeitallNovicepointsearnedduringthatcurrentseasonandwillstartearningpointsasanExpert.

LI-1.3 ENTRY PROCEDURELI-1.3.1 The following are required to constitute a valid race meet

entry: Completed entry/tech form for that race meet. Onlyentry/techformsapprovedbytheAFMBoardofDirectorsmaybeused.Whentherider isunder18yearsofagetherider’sparent or legal guardianmust sign the Release andWaiverofResponsibility on the first dayof riderparticipation in theracemeetandthesignaturemustbewitnessedbytheEntryCommittee.

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LI-1.3.2 CurrentAFMRoadRacingCompetitionLicense.LI-1.3.3 Personal,majormedical insurance currently in effect. Any rider

foundtobewithoutpersonalmedicalinsurancewillbesuspendedfor12monthsfromthedateoftheinfraction.

LI-1.3.4 Medical release form from a licensed physician in the event ofaninjuryatapreviouseventthatwasclassifiedasseriousorlife-threatening.

LI-1.3.5 Paymentofapplicableentryfee(s).a) ApersonwhopaysfeestoAFMwithNSF(insufficientfunds)

checksordeclinedcreditcardswillnotbeallowedtoparticipatein AFM events until all NSF checks and/or declined creditcardsand theirapplicablebankchargesarecovered.RaceentriesmadewithNSFchecksand/ordeclinedcredit cardsmaybeconsideredVOID,andallpointsandmonetaryawardsobtainedwithdrawn.AtthediscretionoftheEntryCommittee,all furtherchecksand/orattemptedcreditcardchargesmayberefused,andallraceentriesdenieduntilNSFchecksand/or declined credit cards are covered andwithdrawnmoneyis repaid.Additional feesmayapply toanyandall chargesdeniedtoAFM.

LI-1.3.6 Additionaldocuments toverify identificationorage.Ridersmaybeaskedtosubmitsecondaryproofofidentificationorage,suchasdriver’s licenseorbirthcertificate,at therequestofanyAFMofficial.

LI-1.3.7 The Entry Committee may refuse any entry at its reasonablediscretion.

LI-1.3.8 Ifanentrantfalsifiesinformationonanentryform,entrantshallbesubjecttoafineofupto$200and/ordisqualification.

LI-1.3.9 Entries and Administration fees are handled in the followingmanner:a) Allfeesnotusedonaspecificracedaybyaspecificriderwill

becreditedtothesameriderforfutureentries.AllentrymoniescollectedbytheAFMwillnotberefunded.

b) TheAFMonlinepre-entrytool,withinstructions,allowscurrentAFMcompetitionmembers topre-enterpracticesand racesovertheinternetviatheAFMwebsite.Allrelevantentryrulesapply,includingallrace,acceptanceanddeadlinedates.

c) Pre-entry notification and race schedules are sent by emailblast at least four weeks prior to each event. Entries notreceivedbythecut-offdatewillbesubjecttoanon-refundablepostentryfee.

d) Entries are prioritized by the date received and acceptedbasedonspaceavailable.Everyriderisguaranteedatleastoneentryperraceday,ifyourentryisreceivedbythecut-offdate.Afterthecut-offdate,ridersmayaddtoanexistingentrybyadjustingtheirentryatsign-in.

e) Entries are submitted through the rider’s account onMotorsportsReg.com.

f) Riderswhoarealreadyenteredinaneventmayaddanotherclassatthetrackatthatevent,priortothegriddingcompletionandavailability.Cut-offtimesareasfollows:foraddingaraceonSaturday,ridersmustenterby11amSaturday.Foraddingaracethatrunsinraces1-6onSunday,ridersmustenterby5pmSaturday.Foraddingaracethatrunsinraces7-14onSunday,ridersmustenterby8amSunday.NOEXCEPTIONS.

g) An administration feemay be charged for each grid spotissuedinwhichtheriderdidnotstarttherace(DNS).Riderswho crashed on that day are exempt from this fee (Ref.AppendixC),

h) An administrative feemay be charged for each grid spotissuedinwhichtheriderdidnotstarttherace(DNS).Riderswho crashed on that day are exempt from this fee. (Ref.AppendixC).

i) Anyriderparticipatinginaqualifyingsessionmustbeenteredin the corresponding Formula race. An administrative feeequaltotheraceentryfeewillbechargedforanyridernotsoentered

LI-1.3.10Practice feesarechargedby(1) fulldaysessionand(2)afterlunch or PM session. All bikes receiving a separate sessionstickerwillbechargedthesameamountforeachsticker.

LI-1.3.11Scoring transponders are required for all Competition andReciprocity members, and must be functioning during allpracticesandraces;failuretodosomayresultintheriderbeingblackflaggedand/ornotscored.Ridersmayalsobepenalizedfor not running an operational scoring transponder (referenceSection DI-1.3). A hand scoring fee will be charged for allfinishingplaceswithanon-workingtransponder.Transponderswillbeavailableatallpracticeandraceevents.AFMRegistrationmustbenotifiedifariderchangestransponders.

LI-1.3.12Choiceofpracticesessionwillbedeterminedbytheriders’bestlaptimeasdeterminedbyofficialAFMtimingdata.Thiswillbedoneautomaticallybytheentrysystem.

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d) Entries are prioritized by the date received and acceptedbasedonspaceavailable.Everyriderisguaranteedatleastoneentryperraceday,ifyourentryisreceivedbythecut-offdate.Afterthecut-offdate,ridersmayaddtoanexistingentrybyadjustingtheirentryatsign-in.

e) Entries are submitted through the rider’s account onMotorsportsReg.com.

f) Riderswhoarealreadyenteredinaneventmayaddanotherclassatthetrackatthatevent,priortothegriddingcompletionandavailability.Cut-offtimesareasfollows:foraddingaraceonSaturday,ridersmustenterby11amSaturday.Foraddingaracethatrunsinraces1-6onSunday,ridersmustenterby5pmSaturday.Foraddingaracethatrunsinraces7-14onSunday,ridersmustenterby8amSunday.NOEXCEPTIONS.

g) An administration feemay be charged for each grid spotissuedinwhichtheriderdidnotstarttherace(DNS).Riderswho crashed on that day are exempt from this fee (Ref.AppendixC),

h) An administrative feemay be charged for each grid spotissuedinwhichtheriderdidnotstarttherace(DNS).Riderswho crashed on that day are exempt from this fee. (Ref.AppendixC).

i) Anyriderparticipatinginaqualifyingsessionmustbeenteredin the corresponding Formula race. An administrative feeequaltotheraceentryfeewillbechargedforanyridernotsoentered

LI-1.3.10Practice feesarechargedby(1) fulldaysessionand(2)afterlunch or PM session. All bikes receiving a separate sessionstickerwillbechargedthesameamountforeachsticker.

LI-1.3.11Scoring transponders are required for all Competition andReciprocity members, and must be functioning during allpracticesandraces;failuretodosomayresultintheriderbeingblackflaggedand/ornotscored.Ridersmayalsobepenalizedfor not running an operational scoring transponder (referenceSection DI-1.3). A hand scoring fee will be charged for allfinishingplaceswithanon-workingtransponder.Transponderswillbeavailableatallpracticeandraceevents.AFMRegistrationmustbenotifiedifariderchangestransponders.

LI-1.3.12Choiceofpracticesessionwillbedeterminedbytheriders’bestlaptimeasdeterminedbyofficialAFMtimingdata.Thiswillbedoneautomaticallybytheentrysystem.

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CL-1.0 RACE CLASSES Raceclassesarebrokenintofourgroupswithtechnicalrulesthatapplyspecificallytoeachclass:

• Superstock (see rule book section SS-1.0 for applicable class technical rules)

ProductionstreetmotorcycleshomologatedforsalebydistributorsinNorthAmericaandwithminimummodificationstoracecompetitively.

• Superbike (see rule book section SB-1.0 for applicable class technical rules)Production street motorcycles homologated for sale by distributorsanywhereintheworldthataremodifiedtoincreaseperformanceinanumberofareastoshowcasemechanicalskillsandridertalent.

• Formula (see rule book section FO-1.0 for applicable class technical rules)Motorcycles designed and built for racing use only or are highlymodified stock motorcycles to increase performance beyond thatof Superbike class performance limits. Superstock and Superbikemotorcyclesareallowedtocompleteintheseclassesaswell.Differentmotorcycle engine types, displacement and cylinder configurationsareracedineachclass.Raceclassesalsoincludeawomen’sonly,riders 40 years old or older, riders 50 years old or older, and theultimateunlimitedraceclassintheUnitedStates,FormulaPacific.

• Exhibition (Regional, National, and International - see rule book section ER-1.0 for applicable class technical rules)Motorcycles that are raced in regional, national and internationalracing series with very specific limits to eligible manufacturers,models,performancemodificationsand/orrideragelimits,whichdonotmatchanyotherAFMmotorcycleraceclass.Theseclassesmayberacedforseasonchampionshippointsorasexhibitionclassesthatdonotreceiveseasonchampionshippoints.

CL-1.1 ThefollowingclassesarerecognizedforcompetitionatanAFMRaceMeet.Exhibition classes will be run at the discretion of the Race Director andBoardofDirectors(ExceptforCL-1.4.5,CL-1.4.5.1,CL-1.5.1,CL-1.5.2andCL-1.5.3)

a) Riderswillberemovedfromthetrack(blackflagwithreddot)iftheyareridinginaracedayeventsoslowlyastobeahazard,ordangeroustoothercompetitors.Futureentriesin that class may be placed on hold until the rider hasdemonstratedtoracedayofficialsthattheyarefastenoughtonotpresentahazardtootherriders,orthemselves.

b) First-time riders may be required to enter Clubman classes(referenceSectionCL-1.5)orFormulaAFemme(referenceSectionCL-1.4.5andCL-1.4.5.1)beforetheirentriesareaccepted.

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c) All riders who enter Clubman racesmust also pre-enterfor Saturday practice and Sunday races. All riders whoenterFormulaAFemmeandwouldotherwiseberequiredtoenterClubmanracesmustalsopre-enter forSaturdaypracticeandatleastoneotherclass.

d) ClubmanorFormulaAFemme racerswhoDNForwhodonothaveaworkingtransponderwillbeconsideredtohavemissedthelaptimerequirementunlessaspecialexceptionisgranted.TheriderrequestingsuchexemptionwillcontactaRiderReportheRaceDirector.TheRaceDirectorwillruleontheexemptionandnotifyRegistrationpersonnel.

e) Clubman classes are not eligible for year-endchampionships.

f) Riders who MUST enter Clubman or Formula AFemmeincludeanyvisitingorReciprocityNovice riderswhoareridingwiththeAFMforthefirsttime.

g) Riders MAY be allowed to enter Clubman or FormulaAFemmeiftheyarenotmeetingthelaptimerequirementsfor a particular class per acceptance or direction of theRaceDirector.

h) IntheeventthatClubmanorFormulaAFemmeracesarecanceled,NoviceClubmanriderswillbeallowedtoraceallotherenteredclasses,andthoselaptimeswillbeusedinlieuofClubmantimesforadvancementtoNovicestatus.

CL-1.2 SUPERSTOCK(seesectionSS-1.0forapplicableclasstechnicalrules)Eachofthefollowingdisplacementcategoriesisaclass:• 175-350cc• 351-450cc

a) Inlinefour600/636ccmotorcycleswithacylinderdisabledtomeettheccrequirementsarenotallowed.

b) Twincylindermotorcyclesarelimitedto500cc.• 500SuperStock:Motorcyclesthatareeithernaturally400-499ccor

become400-499ccwhenacylinderisdisabled(DisabledCylinderTriples).

a) Alldisabledcylindermotorcycles(TE8.0)mustconformtoSS-1.

b) NaturalI4/V4sareexcludedfromSS-1.1.• 501-600cc• 601-750cc…….Triumph765ccandMVAugusta800ccallowed

• 751-Opencca) The following four-strokes may run down one class in

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i. Singles(Singlesrunningdowninto350SuperStockarelimitedto400cc.

ii. Twins (exception: cannot run down into 175-350ccclass)

iii.Triples (exception: cannot run down into 175-350ccclass)

iv. 636ccfourcylinders.b)Allbikesmayrunupaclass.c) Openccbikesarelimitedtostockmanufactureddisplacement.

CL-1.3 SUPERBIKE(seesectionSB-1.0forapplicableclasstechnicalrules) (Note: Superstock Class eligible bikes may also run in Superbike

classes) Eachofthefollowingdisplacementcategoriesisaclass:

• 175-350cc• 351-450cc……500ccand700cctwincylindersallowed.• 501-600cc……KTM890ccallowed.• 601-750cc…….Triumph765cc,MVAugusta800cc,KTM1290cc,

OpenTwinsallowed.• 751-Opencc

a)The following four-strokesmay rundownoneclass in theaboveSuperbikedisplacementclasses:i. Singlecylinderenginesii. Twincylinderengines(exception:cannotrundowninto 175-350ccclass)iii. 675cc triple cylinder engines (exception: cannot run

downinto175-350ccclass)b) Water-cooled twins are limited to a 250cc displacement

advantagewhen running down a class, but not into the175-350ccclass.

c) Allbikesmayrunupaclass.d) Open cc bikes are limited to stock manufactured

displacementplus1mmoverbore.• SuperDinosaur

a) Nodisplacementlimitsb) Motorcyclesmustbemodelyear2001orolder.

• CSRA750ccenginesandsmallerwillrunaredstripeatthetopofthenumberplate.

a) 33mmcarbsb) Nonitratedforksc) OEMgastanksandseatpan(noplastic)d) Notitaniumpipes

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CL-1.3.1 LightweightSuperbikea) 400-477cc4-stroke,multicylinderenginesb) 400-700cc4-stroke,watercooledtwincylinderenginesc) 600-810 cc 4-stroke, 2-valve, air cooled twin cylinder

enginesd) 400-Opencc4-stroke,singlecylinderenginese) SuperDinoclasseligiblemotorcyclesupto600cc

CL-1.4 FORMULA(seesectionFO-1.0forapplicableclasstechnicalrules) (Note:SuperstockandSuperbikeClasseligiblebikesmayalso run in

Formulaclasses).CL-1.4.1 Formula IV • 250-700cc…..4stroke,twincylinder,plusYamahaFZ07andKTM790• 250-477cc…..4 stroke, multi cylinder, a disabled 4 cylinder

motorcycle may run in this class as a triple (see SectionFO-1.8forreference)

• 107-131ci……Harley-DavidsonFLTouringandIndianBaggerorTouringbikesthatcomplywiththeMotoAmericaKingoftheBaggersraceseriesrules.TheburdenofproofisontheraceentranttoprovecompliancetoMotoAmericarules.

• 201-430cc…..Streetbased,2stroke,twincylinder• 500-Opencc...4stroke,singlecylinder• 251-810cc…..4stroke,2-valve,aircooledtwins• 251-1050cc….4stroke,pushrod,2valve,aircooledtwins• 1200cc……....4-stroke, push-rod, 2-valve, air-cooled twins that

comply with the AMA Pro Racing XR1200 Race Seriesrules.

CL-1.4.2Formula III• 100-125cc…..2stroke,watercooled• 100-250cc…..2stroke,aircooled,singlecylinder• 100-450cc…..4stroke,singlecylinder• 100-200cc…..2stroke,aircooled,twincylinder• 100-400cc…..4stroke,streetbased,twincylinderCL-1.4.3 Formula II• 201-250cc…..2stroke• 201-Opencc...2stroke,singlecylinder• 201-430cc…..2stroke,aircooled• 251-350cc…..Streetbased,2stroke,twincylinder• 451-Opencc...4stroke,singlecylinder• 125cc………..GP,factorymanufactured,watercooled

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CL-1.4.4 Formula I• 251-500 cc ..…2 stroke, (250 cc GP factory manufactured, water

cooledalsoallowed)• 651-1000cc....4stroke,twincylinder• 675-750cc…..4stroke,multicylinder• 451-750cc…..4stroke,multicylinder• Opentwincylinders,KTM1290CL-1.4.5Formula AFemme

a) RidersmustbefemaleandlicensedasdescribedinSectionLI-1.0

b) AllmotorcycleslegalperSectionCL-1.0areeligiblec) Thereisnolaptimerequirementforthisclassd) Chapteroptionalracee) Willnotcountforoverallclubchampion#6-10championshippoints

CL-1.4.5.1Formula AFemme Lightweight• 175-500cc.....2stroke,street-basedmulti-cylinderengines• 175-500cc.....4stroke,multi-cylinderengines• 175-450cc…..4stroke,triplecylinderengines,adisabled4cylinder

motorcyclemayruninthisclassasatriple(seeSection FO-1.8forreference)

• 245-650cc…..4stroke,twincylinder,naturallyaspiratedengines• 245-Opencc..4stroke,singlecylinder,naturallyaspiratedengines

a) Thereisnolaptimerequirementforthisclassb) Chapteroptionalracec) Willnotcountforoverallclubchampion#6-10championshippoints

CL-1.4.6 Open Grand Prix (GP)• 500-Opencc..2stroke,multi-cylinder• 600-750cc…4stroke,multi-cylinder• 750-Opencc..4 stroke, Open cc engines are limited to stock

manufactureddisplacementplusone(1)mmoverboreCL-1.4.7 Formula Pacific • 0-Opencc....Aclassforthefastestriders.Ridersmustachievelap

timesatorlowerthanlistedinthefollowingchartduringtheFormulaPacificqualifyingsessiontoenter.Ifariderfailstopostaflyinglapduringthequalifyingsession,araceofficialmustgiveapprovalfortheridertoentertherace.ThisraceisforExpertsonly.

ButtonwillowRaceway…………………........1:55.0 Clockwise 1:59.0 CounterClockwiseSonomaRaceway…………………….......…1:47.0ThunderhillRaceway…………………..........1:57.0

CL-1.4.8 Formula Singles• 125-450cc… 2-stroke,singlecylinder,naturallyaspirated• 245-Opencc…4-stroke,singlecylinder,naturallyaspiratedenginesCL-1.4.9 Formula Lightweight Twins • 245-500cc…...4stroke,twincylinder,naturallyaspiratedenginesCL-1.4.10 Formula Open Twins• 651-Opencc…4-stroketwincylinger,naturallyaspirated.Openccclass

Islimitedtostockmanufactureddisplacementplusonemmoverbore.

CL-1.4.11 Formula Vintage a) For1982andearliermodelyearmotorcyclesandlike(i.e.,the

Yamaha Seca XJ550 was originally introduced in 1981, butwasproducedthrough1983.The1983modelyearwouldbeallowed)

b) Periodmodificationsonly.c) Class will be scored as one class with no displacement

breakdownsd) Willnotcounttowardoverallpoints,andisChapterOptional

CL-1.4.12 Formula 40 a) Riderswhoare40yearsofageorolderb) Chapteroptionalracec) Willnotcountforoverallclubchampion#6-10championship

pointsCL-1.4.12.1 Formula 40 Lightweight

a) Ridersmustbe40yearsofageorolder.b) Willnotcounttowardoverallpoints,andisChapterOptional.c) Motorcycleseligibletocompeteinthefollowingclasses:

i. FormulaClassesa. IIIb. IV(includingBuellXB9)c. LightweightTwinsd. Vintage

ii. SuperstockClassesa. 350ccb. 500ccc. 700cc

iii. SuperbikeClassesa. 350ccb. 450ccc. SuperDinosaur(upto600cc)

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CL-1.4.8 Formula Singles• 125-450cc… 2-stroke,singlecylinder,naturallyaspirated• 245-Opencc…4-stroke,singlecylinder,naturallyaspiratedenginesCL-1.4.9 Formula Lightweight Twins • 245-500cc…...4stroke,twincylinder,naturallyaspiratedenginesCL-1.4.10 Formula Open Twins• 651-Opencc…4-stroketwincylinger,naturallyaspirated.Openccclass

Islimitedtostockmanufactureddisplacementplusonemmoverbore.

CL-1.4.11 Formula Vintage a) For1982andearliermodelyearmotorcyclesandlike(i.e.,the

Yamaha Seca XJ550 was originally introduced in 1981, butwasproducedthrough1983.The1983modelyearwouldbeallowed)

b) Periodmodificationsonly.c) Class will be scored as one class with no displacement

breakdownsd) Willnotcounttowardoverallpoints,andisChapterOptional

CL-1.4.12 Formula 40 a) Riderswhoare40yearsofageorolderb) Chapteroptionalracec) Willnotcountforoverallclubchampion#6-10championship

pointsCL-1.4.12.1 Formula 40 Lightweight

a) Ridersmustbe40yearsofageorolder.b) Willnotcounttowardoverallpoints,andisChapterOptional.c) Motorcycleseligibletocompeteinthefollowingclasses:

i. FormulaClassesa. IIIb. IV(includingBuellXB9)c. LightweightTwinsd. Vintage

ii. SuperstockClassesa. 350ccb. 500ccc. 700cc

iii. SuperbikeClassesa. 350ccb. 450ccc. SuperDinosaur(upto600cc)

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CL-1.4.12.2 Formula 40 Middleweight a) Ridersmustbe40yearsofageorolder.b) Willnotcounttowardoverallpoints,andisChapterOptionalc) Motorcycleseligibletocompeteinthefollowingclasses:

i. FormulaClassesa. Ib. II

ii. SuperstockClassesa. 600ccb. 750cc

iii. SuperbikeClassesa. 600ccb. 750cc(includingtwinsupto1000cc)c. SuperDinosaur(over601cc)

CL-1.4.12.3 Formula 40 Heavyweight a) Ridersmustbe40yearsofageorolderb) Willnotcounttowardoverallpoints,andisChapteroptional.c) Motorcycleseligibletocompeteinthefollowingclasses:

i. FormulaClassesa. OpenGrandPrix

ii. SuperstockClassesa. Opencc

iii. SuperbikeClassesa. Opencc

CL-1.4.13 Formula 50a) Allraceclasseseligibletocompeteb) Riderswhoare50yearsofageorolderc) Chapteroptionalraced) Willnotcountforoverallclubchampion#6-10championship

pointsCL-1.4.14 Legacy 250

a) WillnotcounttowardoverallpointsandisChapterOptionalb) 2012 and earlier twin cylinder 4-stroke (no fuel injection)

motorcycle models, naturally aspirated, with a maximumenginecapacityof250ccandSuperStockclasseligible

c) 2013andearliersinglecylinder4-strokemotorcyclemodels,naturallyaspirated,withamaximumenginecapacityof250ccandSuperStockclasseligible

d) Super Dinosaur class eligible motorcycle models up to amaximumdisplacementof250cc

e) FormulaVintageclasseligiblemotorcycles

CL-1.4.15 Legacy Lightweight(Modelyear2007andearliermotorcycles)

a) WillnotcounttowardoverallpointsandisChapterOptional

b) Motorcycles that are eligible to compete in the followingclasses:

i. FormulaClasses

a. III

b. IV(includingBuellXB9)

c. LightweightTwins

d. Vintageclasseligiblemotorcycles

ii. SuperbikeClasses

a. 350cc

b. 500cc

c. SuperDinosaur(upto600cc)

d. BikeseligibleforLegacy250areexcluded.

CL-1.4.16 Legacy Middleweight(Modelyear2007andearliermotorcycles)

a) WillnotcounttowardoverallpointsandisChapterOptional

b) Motorcycles that are eligible to compete in the followingclasses:

i. FormulaClasses

a. I

b. II

ii. SuperstockClasses

a. 651-1000cc

b. 501-750cc

c. 450cc–multi-cylinder

iii. SuperbikeClasses

a. 501-600cc

b. 501-750cc

c. SuperDinosaur(601ccandlarger)

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d) Super Dinosaur class eligible motorcycle models up to amaximumdisplacementof250cc

e) FormulaVintageclasseligiblemotorcycles

CL-1.4.15 Legacy Lightweight(Modelyear2007andearliermotorcycles)

a) WillnotcounttowardoverallpointsandisChapterOptional

b) Motorcycles that are eligible to compete in the followingclasses:

i. FormulaClasses

a. III

b. IV(includingBuellXB9)

c. LightweightTwins

d. Vintageclasseligiblemotorcycles

ii. SuperbikeClasses

a. 350cc

b. 500cc

c. SuperDinosaur(upto600cc)

d. BikeseligibleforLegacy250areexcluded.

CL-1.4.16 Legacy Middleweight(Modelyear2007andearliermotorcycles)

a) WillnotcounttowardoverallpointsandisChapterOptional

b) Motorcycles that are eligible to compete in the followingclasses:

i. FormulaClasses

a. I

b. II

ii. SuperstockClasses

a. 651-1000cc

b. 501-750cc

c. 450cc–multi-cylinder

iii. SuperbikeClasses

a. 501-600cc

b. 501-750cc

c. SuperDinosaur(601ccandlarger)

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CL-1.4.17Legacy Heavyweight(Modelyear2007andearliermotorcycles)

a) WillnotcounttowardoverallpointsandisChapterOptional

b) Motorcycles that are eligible to compete in the followingclasses:

i. FormulaClasses

a. OpenGrandPrix

ii. SuperstockClasses

a. 750-Opencciii. SuperbikeClasses

a. 750-OpenccCL-1.5 Clubman Each Clubman class incorporates motorcycles from other

AFMclasses.EligibleridersmustentertheClubmanracethattheirmotorcycleiseligiblefor,andmayalso“runup”aclasswith the samemachine (samebikemaybe entered in bothclasses).a) Chapteroptionalraces.b) Classesarenoteligibleforyear-endchampionshipawards

CL-1.5.1 Clubman Lightweighta) Motorcycleseligibletocompeteinthefollowingclasses:

i. FormulaClassesa. IIIb. IV(includingBuellXB9)c. LightweightTwinsd. 700Twinse. Legacy250f. FormulaSinglesg. FormulaVintage

ii. SuperstockClassesiii. SuperbikeClasses

a. 350ccb. 450ccc. SuperDinosaur(upto600cc)

CL-1.5.2 Clubman Middleweighta) Motorcycleseligibletocompeteinthefollowingclasses:

i. FormulaClassesa. Ib. II

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ii. SuperstockClassesa. 600ccb. 750cc

iii. SuperbikeClassesa. 600ccb. 750cc(twincylindersupto1000ccallowed)c. SuperDinosaur(601-Opencc)

CL-1.5.3 Clubman Heavyweighta) Motorcycleseligibletocompeteinthefollowingclasses:

i. FormulaClassesa. OpenGrandPrix

ii. SuperstockClassesa. Opencc

iii. SuperbikeClassesa. Opencc

CL-1.6 Regional,National,InternationalandExhibitionRaceClasses(seesectionNA-1.0forapplicableclasstechnicalrules)

CL-1.7 Electric Motorcycles Electric motorcycles may be allowed to compete in AFM

classes for points with approval from the AFM Board ofDirectorsandRaceDirector.

Eligibleclassesforelectricmotorcyclesaretobedeterminedon a case-by-case basis for specific makes and modelsof electric motorcycles. Riders and/or teams interested incompeting on electric motorcycles must petition the AFMBoardofDirectorstogetapprovalfortheirspecificmakeandmodelmotorcycle to compete inAFM (class eligibility tobedeterminedbytheAFMBoardofDirectors,RaceDirectorand/orChiefofTech).a)ElectricmotorcyclesallowedinSuperStockandSuperbike

classesaresubjecttorulesSS-1.0andSB-1.0regardingmachineavailabilityandallowedmodifications.

b)Electricmotorcyclesarerequiredtocomplywiththetechand safety requirements of TTXGP as well as any AFMspecificrequirementsasdeterminedbytheAFMChiefofTech.Thisincludesanyrequirementforsafetyequipmentand safety quarantine areas within the riders’ pit area.Competitors on electric motorcycles are required tocontacttheAFMChiefofTechfordiscussionofallsafetyand technical requirements before participating in anyAFMevent.

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c)InordertoallowAFMworkerstorecognizethatamotorcycleis electric, thesemotorcycles are required to use greennumberplatebackgroundswithwhitenumbersforExperts,and yellow numbers for Novices. All other number andnumberplaterequirementsapply.

CL-1.8 POINTS AND AWARDSCL-1.8.1 Points shall be awarded in accordance with the following

schedule(forallclassesEXCEPTFormulaPacific):

CL-1.8.2 Points shall be awarded in accordance with the abovescheduleforallclasseswheretherearetwo(2)ormoreridersin the class at any scheduled racemeet.Classeswith onlyone(1)riderwillnotbeawardedpointsatanyscheduledracemeet.

CL-1.8.3 Pointswillnotbeawardedforridersfinishingin40thplaceorbeyond.Themaximumpossiblenumberofpointsperraceis75(36+39startersbeaten).ThemaximumpossiblenumberofpointsperDOUBLEPOINTSRACEis150.

CL-1.8.4 Tobeeligible forpoints,amotorcycle inagivenclassmustcomplete at least 80% as many laps as the winner of thatclass,andtakethecheckeredflag.

CL-1.8.5 Allraceeventsin2021arepointseventsandallwillbecountedtowards class and overall championships (including top

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novice).Anexceptionisanyeventwherenon-optionalclassesarecancelled;pointsfromthatdaydonotcounttowardstheoverallchampionships,althoughclassesthatarerunwillcountforclasschampionships.Thesepoliciesaresubjecttochange.Overallstandingsarebasedonarider’sonebestpointsfinishfromapplicableevents.a) PointswoninNoviceclassesdonotcounttowardTop10

OverallAwards(plates1-10).b) Ridersmustraceatleast4racesinaclassinordertobe

eligibleforayear-endchampionshiptrophyforthatclass.CL-1.8.6 The Top 5 points earners in the 2021 Formula Pacific class

willreceivenumbers1-5forthe2022season.Thetopoverallpointsearnersin2021willreceivenumbers6-10forthe2022season,excludinganyrideralreadyreceivinga1-5number.

CL-1.8.7 PointsforFormulaPacificshallbeawardedinaccordancewiththefollowingschedule:

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SS-1.0 SUPERSTOCK TECHNICAL RULESSS-1.1 SuperStockmotorcyclesshallbelimitedtoproductionstreetmotorcycles

homologatedforsalebydistributorsinnorthAmericaandwithminimummodifications to racecompetitively.Suchmotorcyclesmustbe readilyavailable to the general public from established manufacturers,distributorsand/ordealers,andaresubjecttotheapprovalbytheAFMBoardofDirectors.Theonlypermissiblemodifications fromthestock,OEMmotorcycleare listed in thissection.Nootherchanges from thestock,showroommotorcyclewillbeallowed.NaturalI4/V4sareexcluded.

SS-1.2 Noup-orback-datingofpartswillbeallowedunlessspecifiedbytherules.SS-1.3 Factorydirectreplacementkitwiringharnessesareallowed.SS-1.4 Thefollowingitemsmayberemoved;disconnectinganywiresbelonging

to thecomponentsmayonlybedoneat theclosestconnector to thecomponent,notbycuttinganywires:a) Lightsandreflectors.b) Instruments,instrumentbracketsandassociatedcables.c) Radiatorfanandwiring.d) Licensebracket.e) Passengerfootrestsandmountingbrackets.f) Passengergrabrails.g) Chainguards.h) Rearfenderorrearsectionofrearfendermayberemovedaslongas

thereistail/seatbodyworkcoveringthetopoftherearwheel.Frontfendermaybespacedupwardfortireclearance.

i) Coolingsystemsthermostat.j) Brakelightswitches.k) Lefthandlebarswitchpod.l) Keyedignitionswitch.m)Antilock brake system (ABS) can be disconnected and ECU can

be dismantled. The ABS rotor/wheel can be deleted, modified orreplaced.(inanyclass)

SS-1.5 Thefollowingemissionsequipmentmayberemoved:a) Air injectionvalveandhoses;airboxandvacuumports for these

hosesmustbesealed.b)Reedvalvesandcovers,airportsmustbeclosedornewreedvalve

coversmaybemadewhichdonotallowanyairpassage.SS-1.6 The following itemsmay be replaced by aftermarket parts except as

noted:a) Handlebars, handcontrols, foot controls,maybechanged.Brake

andclutchleversmaybereplacedwithaftermarketparts.

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b) MasterCylindermustremainOEMunlessotherwisespecified.c) Aftermarket throttles are permitted. If the stock throttle housing

includeselectricalcontrols,itmayberemovedfortheinstallationofanaftermarketthrottle.AnaftermarketkillswitchmaybeaddedtocomplywithruleTE-3.8(g).

d) Handlebarsandhand/footcontrolsmayberelocated.e) Ignitionswitch.Onlythefollowingadditionalpartsmaybeaddedto

the instrumentclusterareaof thebike:shift lights,oilpressure,oiltemperature,andwatertemperaturegaugesorlightsmaybeadded.Forexample:anoilpressure lightmaybechangedtoagauge.Ashiftlightmaybeaddedevenifonedidnotexistfromthefactory.

f) Controlcables.g) Speedometerdriveorelectronicspeedsensororpickups.Captive

wheelspacersareallowed.h) Oil,oilfilter,lubricantsandfluids.i) Finaldrivesprocketsandchains.Chainsizemaybechanged.j) Rearshock(linkagemustremainstock).k) Fairingandbodywork(notincludingfueltank)maybereplacedwith

cosmeticduplicatesoftheoriginalparts.Sizeanddimensionsmustbethesameastheoriginalparts(“Doublebubble”windscreensareallowed.)Constructionmustbeofplasticorfiberglass(nocarbonorcarboncompositefiber.)OnlywingletsandspoilersthathavebeenhomologatedformotorcyclesavailableintheUnitedStatesforstreetuseareallowedinanyclassinAFM(referenceSectionTE-3.1.15).

l) Original combination instrument/fairing bracketsmay be replacedwithaftermarketbrackets.

m) Shouldthestockfairingincludeair-ductingtubes,thosetubesmaybe removed. However, if used, the tubes must be original, stockparts.

n) Fire-retardantfoammaybeinstalledinthefueltanks.o) Seat, seat base and associated bodyworkmay be replaced with

partssimilarinappearancetotheoriginal,stockparts.Seatbracketsmaybeadded,butnotremovedfromframe.Profilemaybechangedtoallowforpropernumberdisplay.

p) Standard fasteners may be replaced with aftermarket fasteners.Fastenersmaybedrilledforsafetywirebutintentionalweight-savingmodificationsarenotpermitted.

q) Fairing/bodywork fasteners may be changed to quick-disconnecttype.

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r) Brake pads and brake lines. Brake discs may be replaced byaftermarketdiscswhichcomplywiththefollowingrequirements:i. BrakediscsmustretainthesamematerialastheOEMdisc.ii. Theoutsideandinnerdiametersofthebrakediscmustnotbe

largerthantheonesontheOEMdisc.iii. Thethicknessofthebrakediscmaybeincreasedbutthedisc

mustfitintotheOEMbrakecaliperwithoutanymodification.Thenumberoffloatingbuttonsisopen.

iv. TheaffixingofthecarriertothewheelmustremainthesameasontheOEMdisc.

v. Waverotorsarelegalaslongastheymeettheaboverequirements.vi. After-marketmastercylindersareallowedinOpenSuperStock.

s) Exhaustsystemsmaybereplacedwithaftermarketexhaustsystems.Originalcomponentsmaybecut,weldedormodified.Wrappingofexhaustsystemsisprohibitedexceptintheareaoftherider’sfootforprotectionfromheat.

t) Tires:slicksareallowed.u) After-marketfuelcapsareallowed.v) Stockbatteriesmaybereplacedwithanaftermarketpart,butmust

remaininthestocklocation.w) OversizeradiatorsmaybeusedperMotoAmericarules:Theradiator

maybechangedwithanaftermarketradiatororanadditionalradiatormaybeaddedprovidedthatitfitsinthestandardlocationanddoesnot require anymodifications to themain frameor to the fairings’outerappearance.

SS-1.7 Framemodificationsarelimitedtoframebracketsinstalledtopermittheuse of racing-type stands. The use of framebrackets to improve theoriginalstrengthorstiffnessoftheframeisnotallowed.Modificationofthekickstandperchforgroundclearanceisallowed.

SS-1.8 Forkmodificationsarelimitedtothefollowing:a) Standardproductioninternalpartsofforksmaybemodifiedtoalter

dampingqualities.b) Aftermarketdamperkitsorvalvesmaybeinstalled.c) Forkspringsmaybereplacedwithoptionaloraftermarketsprings.d) Forkcapsmaybemodifiedorreplacedwithaftermarketparts.e) Additionalforkbracingisnotpermitted.f) Asteeringdampermaybeaddedorreplacedwithanaftermarket

damper.SS-1.9 Carburetor/fuelinjection/intakemodificationsarelimitedtothefollowing:

a) Carburetorjetsandneedlesmaybereplaced.

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b) Re-sizingofairmeteringholesinvolvedinCVcarburetorthrottleslidecontrolispermitted.Throttleslideandreturnspringmaybereplacedwithaftermarketparts.

c) Electronicormechanicalricheningdevicesmustremaininstalledbutmaybedeactivated.

d) Fuellinesandventlinesmaybereplaced.e) Aftermarketfuelfiltersmaybeadded.f) All components involved in fuel injection systems must remain

standardexceptelectroniccontrolmodules,whichcanbemodifiedor replaced with aftermarket modules. Piggyback modules (forexample Dynojet) are considered modifications to the electroniccontrolmodule,andareallowed.

g) Replacementmodulesmustconnecttotheoriginalconnectors.h) Installationofadditionalcomponentstothefuel injectionsystemis

notpermitted.SS-1.10 Theoriginalequipmentairboxmustberetainedbuttheairfiltermaybe

replacedwithacommerciallymanufacturedaftermarketfilterdesignedto specifically replace theOEMfilter. Filteringmaterialmustbemadefrompaper,foamorgauze.Allintakeairmustpassthroughthefilteringmaterial.Theonlymodificationpermittedisthesealingofairboxdrains.

SS-1.11 Engine/ignitionmodificationsarelimitedtothefollowing:a) Exceptasnoted,allinternalandexternalenginepartsmustremain

stockwithnomodifications,metalremoval,blueprintingorsurfacetreatments.

b) Pistons, rings,pistonpins,andcirclipsmaybereplacedonlywithstandard bore, stock production items. There is no allowance foroverbore.

c) Camsprocketsmaybeslottedsolelyforthepurposeofalteringcamtiming.Press-oncamsprocketsmaybe replacedwithaftermarketsteelbolt-oncamsprocketsandadapters.Aftermarketcamchaintensioners are permitted. Camshafts must be installed in theiroriginally designed position (i.e., a stock intake camshaft has tooperatetheintakevalveandastockexhaustcamshafthastooperatetheexhaustvalve).

d) Cylinder head, cylinder and crankcase gasket surfaces onlymaybemachined for increasedcompression.Allothersurfacesof thecylinder head, cylinder and crankcases must remain absolutelystock, with no metal removal. Light cleaning of gasket surfaceswithsteelwool,Scotch-Brite™,etc.isallowed.Deburringradiusofmachinedareamustnotbegreaterthan0.020”or0.5mm.

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e) Cylinder head combustion chambers may be cleaned by beadblastingwithvalvesseatedinplace.IntakeandexhaustportsmaynotbebeadblastedorcleanedwithabrasivematerialsuchassteelwoolorScotch-Brite™.

f) Valves must remain as produced with no modifications. Valvespringsmaybeshimmedwithstandardoraftermarketshims.ValveseatinsertsmaybereworkedorreplacedwithOEMoraftermarketseatsoforiginaldimensions.Anydimensionalthicknessofthestockinsertsmay not be increased.Aluminumcasting of cylinder headportsandcombustionchambersmustremainabsolutelystock,withnometalremoval.

g) Gasketsmaybereplacedwithaftermarketparts.h) Clutchplatesandspringsmaybereplacedwithaftermarketparts.i) Transmissiongearsmaybeshimmedonlyforthepurposeofproper

engagement.Standardoraftermarketshimsmaybeutilized.Shifterreturnordetentspringsmaybereplacedwithaftermarketsprings.

j) Electronicignitioncutoutshiftdevicesarepermitted.Thesedevicesmaynotphysicallyoperatetheshiftleverortheshiftmechanism.

k) Oilpressuresendingunitsmaybereplacedwithasafety-wiredpipeplug.l) Modifications to the stock starting and charging systems are not

permitted.Startersandcompletechargingsystemmustbeinplace,connectedandfunctionalbefore,duringandafteranevent.Chargingsystemsmustmeetmanufacturer’sminimumoutputspecifications,aslistedintheservicemanual.

m) Enginecaseguardsintheformofstrengthenedenginesidecoversmaybe installed andmust be no lighter inweight than the stockcovers. Engine case guards that are MotoAmerica/FIM-approvedmayalsobeinstalled.

n) 49-statemodelengineandignitioncomponentsmayreplacethosesame components of California-only motorcycles of the samemanufacturer,yearandmodel.

o) The complete ignition/engine control systemmust be the originalOEMpartsofthemodelbeingusedincompetitionexceptasfollows:Ignitiontimingmaybealteredbyslottingtheignitiontriggermountingplateorreplacingthestockignitionrotorwithanaftermarketrotor.

p) Ignition control modules may be modified or replaced withaftermarket modules. Replacement modules must connect to theoriginalconnectors.

q) Sparkplugsandplugwiresmaybereplacedwithaftermarketparts.r) Disabledcylindertriples(TE-8.0)arepermittedtogrindcamlobes

fromonecylinderfortheexpresspurposeofdisablingacylinder.

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SS-1.12All other parts, except as previously noted,must remain as originallyproducedbythemotorcyclemanufactureratthetimeofsaletoitsdealernetwork.

SB-1.0 SUPERBIKE TECHNICAL RULESSB-1.1 Superbikeclassesshallbe limitedtothosemotorcyclesmanufactured

for street use and homologated for anywhere in the world. Suchmotorcycles must be readily available to the general public fromestablishedmanufacturers,distributorsand/ordealers,andaresubjectto theapprovalof theAFMBoardofDirectors.Theenginecasesandframecombinationmustbeasproducedby themanufacturer. In thiscontext, the engine is described as the as-produced engine casehalves (top and bottom or left and right); cylinders and heads maybe replaced. (For example: youmay not swap amotor of a differentdisplacement fromthesameoranothermanufacturer intoa framenotoriginallyequippedwithsame).Changesintroducedbyamanufacturertoaspecificmodelconfiguration(e.g.,SuzukiGSXR750)subsequenttotheoriginalintroductionofthemodel,maybefittedwithinthelimitsofnormalassemblyprocedures.

SB-1.2 AllrequirementsofSectionsTE-1.0throughTE-7.0mustbemet.SB-1.3 Thetaillightassemblymayberemoved.SB-1.4 Ifabrakelightisfitteditmustbedisconnectedorcompletelytaped.SB-1.5 Removableexhaustpipebafflesmustbesafetywired.SB-1.6 TheframegeometryandsteeringheadpositionmayNOTbechanged.

Strengthening/gusseting is allowed, as is the modification/addition/removalofbrackets,tabs,enginemountpointsandanyportionofthesub-frameorswingarm.Majorreplacementofframecomponentsisnotallowed.

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FO-1.0 FORMULA TECHNICAL RULES The Formula classification shall apply to motorcycles optimized and

suitableforroadracing.FO-1.1 Thefrontwheel,withtheexceptionofthetire,mustbeclearlyvisiblefrom

eitherside.FO-1.2 Fairingsmaynotextendforwardofalinedrawnverticallyupwardsfrom

thefrontedgeofthewheelrim.FO-1.3 Fairingsmaynotextendbehindalinedrawnverticallyupwardsfromthe

rearaxle,seatandtailsectionexcepted.FO-1.4 Theridermustbecompletelyvisiblefromeithersideandfromabove,

forearmsandhandsexcepted,inthenormalracingposition.FO-1.5 The use of any transparent material to avoid application of these

requirementsisnotpermitted.FO-1.6 Fairingsmustclearthefronttireatalltimes,regardlessofsuspensionor

steeringattitude.FO-1.7 Handlebars, levers,andtherider’shandsmusthaveat leastone inch

clearancewithenclosedbar-typefairingsandat least twoincheswithcutout-typefairings.

ER-1.0 NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL AND EXHIBITION RACING: CLASSES AND TECHNICAL RULES

ER-1.1 In the event the AFM collaborates with National, International, orRegional racingorganizations toholdexhibition racesduringanAFMracingevent, classand technical ruleswill bedistributedprior to theevent.AllridersandmotorcyclesparticipatinginsuchanexhibitionraceeventmustcomplywithallAFMsafetyrules,aswellasspecificrulesforthatevent.

ER-1.2 TheAFMmaycreateanewraceclassorclassesafterthebeginningoftheraceseasonandsubsequenttothereleaseofthisrulebook.

ER-1.3 Finishingpositionpointswillnotcounttowardoverallclubchampion#6-10championshippoints.

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GENERAL TECHNICAL RULES TE-1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF ALL MOTORCYCLESTE-1.1 All motorcycles must be inspected by the Tech Committee before

participating in anypractice sessions or races at any racemeet andmust bear a seal of approval affirming that inspection. All previousstickersmustberemovedbeforeTechwillaffixanewseal.

TE-1.2 Excessively oily motorcycles shall be prohibited from participationin practice sessions or races, and will not be allowed through TechInspection.

TE-1.3 The Race Director may inspect (or direct a Technical Inspector toinspect)amotorcycleforcompliancetotherulesoftheclassinwhichitisenteredatanytimeduringaracemeet.Anymotorcyclefoundillegalmaynotcompeteforpointsorawardsinthatspecificclassatthatmeet.Itmayormaynotbeallowedtocompete.ArecommendationtotheRaceDirectorthatamachinebeinspectedmaybemadebyanyracemeetofficial,or,iftherequestismadebeforetherace,byanyparticipantataracemeet.

TE-1.4 Any and all modifications must be made in a safe and workmanlikemanner.ModificationsaresubjecttotheapprovalofTechnicalInspection.(Remember-yourlifemaydependonthequalityofthejobyoudo!)

TE-2.0 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED OF ALL RIDERS Safety is paramount. The Tech Inspector’s judgment or the decision

of theRaceDirectorshallprevailduring theracemeet.Ridersshouldmakeeveryefforttoseekoutinformationthatwillindicatethebestsafetyequipment available. The safety for competition use of any items ofapparelorotherequipmentshallbesubjecttothereasonablejudgmentoftheTechInspector(referenceSectionTA-1.1.4).

TE-2.1 Thefollowingapparelmustbewornatalltimeswhenridingontheactivecourse,hotpitlanes,warm-upareasorotherdesignatedareas.

TE-2.2 Leather1-pieceorzippedtogether2-piecesuitsmustbeworn.Leathersmustbezippedupatalltimeswhileontheracetrackorridinginthehotpitarea.a) Two-pieceleathersmustzipcompletelyaroundthewaist.b) Kevlar™panelscanonlybeusedforexpansionflexibility(armsand

legs)andnottoreplaceotherlargeareasofleather.c) Sparkingkneepucks,toeslidersorotherItemsarenotallowed.

TE-2.3 Backprotectorsconsistingofanimpactresistantmaterialandpaddingextendingfromtheshoulderareatobelowthewaistaremandatoryforallriders.

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TE-2.4 Leather gloveswith no holes or other openings except breathing pinholes.

TE-2.5 Leatherbootsofsufficientheighttooverlapthetrouserlegalltimesandinnocaselessthaneight(8)inches.

TE-2.6 Helmetscertifiedby theSnellMemorialFoundationandbearing2015approvalstickers;orhavetheBritishStandardsInstituteapprovalstickerBSI6658-A,orhaveEUapprovalstickerECE22-05.Allhelmetsmustbe full coverage (no open-faced or flip-up helmets). Helmets, in thejudgmentoftheTechInspector,mustbeinsoundcondition, includingshell,linerandstrap.a) All riderswhocrash inapracticesessionor racemusthave their

helmet and all safety apparel (leathers, boots, gloves and backprotector) re-inspected by a designated race official beforeparticipatinginanyfurtherpracticesorraces.

b) Helmetsdeemedtobeunsafemayberendereduseless.TE-2.7 Shieldsorgogglesofshatterproofnatureandinsoundcondition.

a) Tear-offsarenotallowed.TE-2.8 Each rider shall have a four and a half (4.5) pound minimum fire

extinguisher readily available at all times in his/her pit area. SuchextinguishersmustbeofdrychemicalorCO2 typeandcarrycurrentrechargetags.

TE-2.9 Hydration devices such as Camelbacks must be approved by tech.Whenused,suchdevicesmaybefilledonlywithstill(non-carbonated)water;nojuices,energydrinks,orsimilarfluidsareallowed.

TE-2.10 A scoring transponder is requiredequipment for allAFMevents.SeealsoruleLI-1.3.10.

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TE-3.0 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTSTE-3.1 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ALL MOTORCYCLESTE-3.2 Engines

a) EnginesofanytypefallingintoaclasslistedinSectionCL-1.0maybeused.

b) Enginesmustbenaturallyaspirated(superchargers/turbochargers,referenceSectionTE-3.10).

c) Cylindersmaybeboredtoamaximumof1.0mmovertheboresizecorrespondingtotheclassdisplacementforagivenstrokeinFormula,GrandPrix,andSuperbikeclasses.ThestrokeofSuperStockclassmotorcycles may not be changed. SuperStock class motorcyclesmayNOTbeover-bored(referenceSectionSS-1.11).

d) Therearwardendofthepipe(s)maynotbedirectedinsuchawaysoastocreatedustorinterferewithotherriders.

e) A six (6) ounce clear or translucent, gas-resistant, catch tank orreservoirmustbeprovided foranyandallbreatherhosesventingthe following areas: cambox and/or top end, crank case, primarydrivecase,transmission,oiltank(s),radiatorand/orcoolanttank(s).Suchcatchtank(s)mustbesituatedinsuchawaythattheywillnotnormally overflowunlessmore than2/3 full and theoverflow tubemustberoutedtothebellypanforbikesequippedwithabellypan.Alldrainsmustbeproperlysealed.

f) Allplugsandfittingswithoilorcoolantbehindthemmustbesecurelyfastened and safety wired. Banjo bolts with oil or coolant behindthemmustbesecuredwithsafetywireand/orRTV.Safety-pinstyleclipsareonlyallowedforoilfillerorradiatorcapsoroildipstick(s)andmustbewiredproperly.

g) Liquid-cooled motorcycle engines must use water as a coolantor water with Prestone™, Water Pump Lube, Redline™ WaterWetter, RC20, orAmsoilDominatorCoolantBoost (anddiluted asrecommendedbymanufacturer).

h) Oilcoolersmustbemountedinfrontoftherider.i) After-market or AFM approved cases are required as shown In

AppendixA.j) Oil filters must be secured with a metal hose clamp around the

diameteroftheoilfilter.Themetalhoseclampmustbeheldundertensioninthedirectionofnotallowingtheoilfiltertospinloose.Thiscanbedonewithsafetywireorbythehoseclampgearmechanismbeingwedgedupagainst anon-moveablepart of theengine.Oilfilterswithfactorydrilledhexheadattachmentsmayalsobeused.QuickreleasepinsorclipsareNOTallowed.

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TE-3.3 BellyPansa) Bellypansarerequiredonall4-strokemotorcycles.b) Belly pans will be constructed of fiberglass, sheet metal, carbon

fiber, plastic, or structural composite material. Flexible materials(cloth,nylon,etc.)arenotallowed.

c) Bellypansrequireaminimumofthreesolidmountingpoints.Zipties,safetywire,plumberstape,etc.,arenotallowed.

d) Bellypansmusthaveathreequartcapacityorengineoilcapacity(whicheverisless),andmusthaveadamintherearofthepan.

e) Bellypansshouldcoverthebottomontheengineandtransmission.f) Ifthebellypanhasdamagebeyondwhatcanberepairedonarace

day(duetoacrash),andthemotorcyclecanotherwiseenterothereventsof theday, itwillbeallowedtodosoafterapproval fromadesignatedAFMofficial(TechInspectororRaceDirector).

TE-3.4 Framesa) Framesshallbefreeofcracksandkinks.b) Allweldsshallbestructurallysound.c) Motorcyclesmusthavebothfrontandrearsuspension.d) Allshockreservoirsmustbesecurelyfastened.

TE-3.5 FuelTanksa) All tanks, whether for fuel, oil or coolant, must be leak-free and

securelymounted.b) Fuel tanksmustbefittedwith readilyaccessibleshut-offvalves in

workingorder.c) Positive clamping is mandatory on all oil, fuel and coolant line

connections.Slipfitsarenotpermitted.Stockwire-typeclampsareacceptable.

TE-3.6 TiresandRimsa) Wheelsmustbetrue,round,inalignment,andbefreeofanycracks

orotherdefects.b) Wheelweightsmustbetaped.c) All wheels must havemetal valve stem caps with o-ring. Rubber

valvestemswithanexposedlengthofmorethan1”areprohibited;metalvalvestemsarerecommended.

TE-3.7 Brakesa) Efficientfrontandrearwheelbrakesarerequired.b) Brakeanchor-arm fastenersmustbe safetywiredor securedwith

locknut.c) Discbrake caliper-mounting fastenersmust be securedby safety

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preventthefas-tenersfromcomingloosefromeachother.d) Airscoops,iffitted,musthavescreensandbeclearofallworking

parts.e) Allbrakesystembanjoboltsare recommended tobesecuredby

RTV.f)Brakeguardsandtoefinsarerequired.

TE-3.8 HandlebarsandControlsa) Handlebars shall permit the front wheel to be turned at least 20

degreestoeachsidefromthestraightaheadposition.b) Handcontrolsmusthaveballendsatleast1/2inchindiameter.c) Theminimumclearancebetweenhandlebarandgastankisone(1)

inch,measuredat thegripsat full lockasdeterminedby the forkstops.Handlebarsmustnotcontactthegastank.

d) Allcontrolsmustoperateeffectivelyandreliably.e) Allfootcontrolsmustbefreefromsharporraggededges.f) Throttlesmustbeself-closing.g) All motorcycles must have an operating kill switch or button

accessibletotheriderwithhandsonthehand-grips.h) Electricfuelpumpsmustshutoffautomaticallywhentheenginedies

orbeshutoffbyaneasilyidentifiedelectricalmasterswitchattheinstrumentpodortopforkclamp.

i) Motorcyclesmustbeequippedwithbrakeleverprotection,intendedto protect the handlebar brake lever from being accidentallyactivated incaseofacollisionwithanothermotorcycle.TheChiefTechnicalInspectorhastherighttorefuseanyguardnotsatisfyingthissafetypurpose.

TE-3.9 Footrestsa) Footrestsmustbepositionedforreadyaccesstoapplicablecontrols.b) Theminimumdiameterforallfootrestsis3/4inch.c) Footrestsmayfoldupandrearwardsata45degreeangle,butmust

bepreventedfromfoldingaccidentally.d) Onlyonesetoffootrestsmaybefitted.Passengerfootrestsmustbe

re-moved.e) Footpegsmaynothavesharpedges.

TE-3.10 Superchargers/Turbochargersarelegalinallclasses(excludingFormulaSinglesandTwins).Theymustrunatadisplacementhandicapof0.75ofthegivenlimit(i.e.,forabikerunningaturboin750ccProduction,themaximumdisplacementwouldbe562.5cc).

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TE-3.11 Thefollowingequipmentmustberemoved:a) Licenseplateandmountingbracket,ifnotanintegralpartofthetail

brakelightassembly.b) Centerandsidestands.c) Mirrors.d) Turnsignals.e) Luggage racks, saddlebags, crashbars (caseprotectorsmaybe

acceptedbyTech),etc.f) Exhaustpipeheatshields,highpipesexcepted.

TE-3.12 Allglassandplasticpartswhichmaybreakorshattermustbesecurelytaped(fairingbubblesexcepted).

TE-3.13 Snap-ontypesidecoversmustbesecuredtopreventthemfromfallingoff.

TE-3.14 ChainsandSprocketsa) Drivechainsmustbeingoodconditionwithnorollersmissing,and

mustbeeithercontinuous,havingapeened,screwedorclip typemasterlink.

b) Masterlinkclipsmustnotbesafetywired.c) Sprocketsmustbeingoodcondition.c) Achainguard(alsoknownasa“toeguard”or“sharkfin”)mustbe

fittedinsuchawayastoreducethepossibilitythatanypartoftherider’sbodymaybecometrappedbetweenthelowerchainrunandtherearwheelsprocket.

TE-3.15 SuspensionandChassisa) Therearaxlenutmustbesafetywiredorsecuredwithaclip,cotter

pinorlock-nut.Axlesoraxlepinchboltsmustbesecuredbysafetywire.

b) At leastone frontaxlepinchboltoneach fork legmustbesafetywired.Ifthefrontaxlethreadsintoaforklegthentheoppositeendoftheaxlemustbesafetywired.Ifthefrontaxlethreadsintoacollar,nut,orboltthenitmustbesafetywired.

c) Only winglets and spoilers that have been homologated formotorcycles are allowed in any class in AFM. All winglets andspoilersmustbeinspectedandapprovedforusebyTechbeforethemotorcycleisallowedontrack.Anyriderusingawingletorspoilerthathasnotbeeninspectedissubjecttopenalty.

TE-3.16 CamcordersandDataRecordingDevicesa) Allcamerasystemsanddatarecordingdevicesmustbeinspected

and approved for use by Tech before the motorcycle is allowedon the track.CamerasanddevicesmayNOTbemountedon thehelmet.Anyriderfoundtobeusingacameraordeviceonthetrack

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thathasnotbeeninspectedwillbesubjecttoafine.Allcamerasandrecordingdevicesmustbemarkedwiththeriders’racenumber,andmustbetetheredtoasolidmountpointonthemotorcycle.

b) AFM reserves the right to inspect and download footage fromonboard cameras.All equipment anddatawill be returned to therider.AllfootagecreatedatAFMeventsisconsideredthepropertyofAFM,Inc.andforusebymembersunlessotherwisespecificallynotifiedtothecontrarybyAFM,Inc.inwriting.

TE-4.0 NUMBERS AND NUMBER PLATESTE-4.0.1 Number Plates

a) A frontnumbersurfacemustbecenteredon the frontof thebike;bikeswithaductinthecenterofthefrontfairingrequireanumbersurfaceonbothsidesof theduct.Sidenumbersurfacesmustbelocatedoneachsideofthefrontfairing(i.e.,closetotheengine),oneachsideofthetailsection,and/orsidefairing,and/oronthebellypan,whicheveristhelargerandmorevisiblesurface.Numbersmustbeclearlyvisiblefromtheside.

b) Numbersurfaceson fairedmachinescanbeeither rectangularoroval in shape.Number plates or surfacesmust be approximately8incheshighand10incheswide,andmustbeonaflatorslightlyradiusedsurface.Numbersoncomplexcurvesareunacceptable.

c) Motorcyclemustbeartherider’sofficial,assignedAFMnumberonly.ExceptionsmustbeapprovedbyRaceDirectorANDChiefScorer.

d) Numbersurfacesshallbewhitewithblacknumbers.Noviceridersonlyshalluseyellownumbersurfaceswithblacknumbers.ExpertClass Champions from any yearmay run black number surfaceswithwhitenumbers.FormerTopTennumberplateholdersmayrunnumberplateswitharedbackgroundandwhitenumbers.

e) Numbersshallbeatleast5incheshighandhavea¾inchstroke.Num-bersmustbespacedatleast¾inchapart.Numbersshallbesansserif(NOcurlycuesorfancystuff)forbettervisibility.

f) Numbersurfacesmustbesecurelyfastenedorpaintedonthebikeorbodywork.

g) Numbersmustbeclearlyvisibleandlegiblefromadistanceof75feet with rider in the normal racing position. Riderswith numbersthatareillegible,difficulttoread,orinanywaynotconformingtothissection(TE-4.0)willbepenalized.

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TE-5.0 NOISETE-5.1 ExhaustNoise

a) MeasurementmaybetakenatanytrackvenueduringanAFMevent.b) Novehicleshallatanytimeproducesoundlevelsexceeding101db

measuredat50feet.Trackmanagementmayrandomlyspotcheckwithcertifiedsoundlevelmeasuringequipment.Onewarningwillbegiventotheoperatorofanyvehicle,whichmeasuresbetween101dband 103db. Any vehiclemeasured at over 103db, or over 101dbafter an initial warning, will not be allowed to participate furtherin the event, andmay, at thediscretion of trackmanagement, beimmediatelyejectedfromthefacilities.

c) Theabovenoiseregulationswillbeineffectbutmaybesupersededbyracetrackrequirements,subjecttoRaceDirector’sdecision.

TE-5.2 GeneratorNoise Thereisan80dbdaytimelimitforelectricalgeneratorsintheAFMpits,

asmeasuredbasedonOSHAsoundmeasuringprotocols;thisapplieswhenmeasuringorcomparingsound readings (referenceSectionDI-1.1.1).

TE-6.0 FUELTE-6.0.1Fuel

a) Nofuelmaybecarriedonanymotorcycleexceptintankssecurelymountedforthatpurpose.

b) Nitrousoxide,Methanol,Alcohol,andNitromethanearenotallowed.c) Allracefuelcansinarider’spossessionmusthavetheirracenumber

onit.i. Ridersfoundtohaveleftemptyfuelcansattheendoftheevent

willbefined.TE-6.0.2 PitLaneRefueling

a) Refueling in the pit lanemust be done with “dead” engines. Theridermustbeoffthebikeandthebikeonastandbeforerefuelingis allowed. The ridermust remain off the bike until all refueling iscompleted.Afireextinguishermustbereadilyavailable.

TE-7.0 DECORATIVE ADDITIONS TO MOTORCYCLES/RIDERS AFM prohibits the addition of toys, dolls, hood ornaments and other

unnecessary articles tomotorcycles or rider safety gear. Any and alldecorativeitemsmustbepaintedon,orbeapartofthemotorcycleorridersafetygear.

TE-8.0 Disabledcylinderengines:a) Adisabledcylindermotorcycleisa600SuperStockor600Superbike

motorcyclewithacylinderdisabledtoproducea450SuperStockor450Superbikemotorcycle.

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b) Thecylinderdisablementmust includesomephysicalmodification(cam lobes removed, fuel injector(s) bypassed and/or spark plusremoved.)

c) Thedisablescylinder’sfuelorspark(orboth)mustbedisabledinamannerthatisreadilyverifiablefromtheoutsideofthemotor.

d) The disabled cylinder’s reciprocating mass may not be removed(modifiedcrankshaftsarenotallowed,forexample.)

e) Twinsarenotallowed.RE-1.0 RACE EVENT PROCEDURES RE-1.1 RACE ORGANIZATION This section sets forth minimum standards for proper conduct and

management of AFM Race Meets. Should these standards not bereasonablymetatagivenracemeet,theAFMInc.BoardofDirectorsmay:suspend theCharterof thesponsoringChapter; levyafineofnotmorethan$500.00againstthesponsoringChapter;oranycombinationthereof.

RE-1.2 RACE EVENT PREPARATION Thefollowingpreparationsarerequiredforeveryracemeetbeforeany

practicesessionorracemaybeheld(referenceAppendixA).RE-1.2.1Thecoursemustbereasonablyfreeofsurfacehazards(dirt,

gravel,oil,etc.)RE-1.2.2Fully-charged fire extinguishers suitable for use on gasoline

fires,mustbeinplaceandreadilyavailableonthecourse.RE-1.2.3Turn personnel must be in position, equipped with flags,

brooms and grease sweep, andmust be in communicationwithRaceControl.

RE-1.2.4Atleasttwoambulances(definedasvehicleswithmedically-qualified personnel, all necessary safety and first aidequipment,andcapableoftransportinginjuredpersonstoahospital)mustbeprovidedatalltimes.

RE-1.2.5Suitable medical and liability insurance, covering riders,race meet officials, spectators, the owners and managersof the track facility and AFM Inc., shall be provided and ineffectduringtheentireracemeet.SuchinsurancemustmeetminimumstandardsasdeterminedbytheAFMInc.BoardofDirectors.

RE-1.2.6WaiversreleasingAFMfromliabilitymustbeexecutedbyallpersonsenteringthecoursepremises.SuchwaiversmustbeapprovedbytheAFM,Inc.,BoardofDirectors.

RE-1.2.7 Reasonablespectatorcontrolshallbeprovided.RE-1.3 TECHNICAL INSPECTION

RE-1.3.1 AllmotorcyclesmustbeinspectedandpassedbytheTechnicallnspector(s)beforeanyaccesstothetrackwillbeallowed.

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RE-1.3.2 Allprotectiveappareland/orequipment,asrequiredinSectionTE-2.0,mustbeinspectedandpassedbyTechthefirsttimethemotorcycleandapparelpassthroughTecheachseason.The helmet will then be affixed with a season-long apparelsticker.Theriderwillberequiredtobringthebikeandhelmet(displayingtheseason-longsticker)toTechfortheremainderoftheseason,butleathers,boots,glovesandbackprotectordonotneedtobere-inspectedeachraceevent.Themotorcyclewill not be approved without the stickered and approvedhelmet.Allapparelandequipmentmustbere-inspectedafteracrash.

RE-1.3.3Atanytimeduringaracemeet,afterTechinspectioncloses,theTechCommitteemay inspecta rider’smotorcycleand/orprotective equipment to assure that the motorcycle and/orequipmentarestillsafeforcompetition.

RE-1.3.4 Ifamotorcycle issuspectedbyTechofbeing illegal for theclassinwhichitisentered,TechmayrecommendtotheRaceDirector that the machine be inspected for conformance toclassrules.

RE-1.3.5FalsificationormisuseofTechstickersand/orhelmetstickersshallsubjecttheridertoafineofupto$100anddisqualification.

RE-1.3.6ThelowerpartofallfairingsmustberemovedforinitialTechInspection.

RE-1.3.7Excessively dirty and/or oily motorcycles will not passinspection.

RE-1.3.8BellypanswillbeinspectedthefirsttimethebikegoesthroughTech each season, then be affixedwith a season-long techsticker.

RE-1.4 RIDER’S MEETINGRE-1.4.1ARider’sMeetingshallbeheldbeforethefirstraceatallrace

meets.RE-1.4.2 AttendanceattheRider’sMeetingismandatoryforallriders.

Any registered rider who is found not attending the Rider’sMeetingmaybefinedperrule5.1.13.

RE-1.4.3 The following matters shall be discussed or announced atallRider’sMeetingsand/orprintedinall instructionsheetsorprograms:a) Startingprocedure.b) Useandmeaningofallflags.c) Insurancecoverage.

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d) Prohibitionofallbutenteredridersandmotorcyclesfromthecourse.

e) Special ground rules or procedures applicable to thatparticularcourseorracemeet.

f) Courseentryandexitpoints.g) Scheduleofevents.

RE-1.5 STARTING PROCEDURERE-1.5.1AssoonasaraceiscalledbytheStarter,allridersshalltake

theirpositionsonthestartinggridasdirected.Gridpositionswill be determined by points accrued in that class in thecurrent year.Specificclassesmaybegriddedbyqualifyingtimes,notedbyAFMpriortoaraceevent.

a) Experts and Novices, referred to as classification, are griddedseparately, with Experts gridded first, then Novices. Dependingon class size, Experts and Novices may be given separate startsequences,orstartedtogether,atthediscretionoftheRaceDirector.Separate wave starts will be indicated by the “2ndWAVE” boardbeingshowntothesecondwave.

b) Gridding for the first race of the yearwill be determined by riderclassification,thenpointsaccruedinthepreviousyearforthatclass.

c) Griddingafterthefirstracewillbedeterminedbyriderclassification,thenpoints in thatclass;onceallpointsholders in theclasshavebeen gridded, the remaining riderswill be gridded based on thefollowinginthatsameclass:pointsfrompriorseason,currentyearfinish(s),prioryear’sfinish(s);thenriderswithnopoints/finish(s).

d) Grids for Formula Pacific, Formula I, Formula II, Formula III andFormulaIVwillbesetbythefastestlapinthequalifyingsessionheldthesameweekendastheraceevent.Anyridernotabletoqualify,foranyreason,willbeaddedtothebackofthegrid.

e) Itistheriders’responsibilitytoknowhis/hergridposition.Ifyouhavetoaskanofficialwhileonthestartline,youwillbedirectedtothelastpositiononthegridforyourclass.

f) Notwithstandingsection(a), ifanyExpertridercanprove(throughofficialAFMtimingdatafromSaturdaypractices)thattheyarewithinthree(3)secondsofthefastestlaptimeforthatclassfromthepreviousraceatthattrack,theymaybegivenagriddingexceptionandmaybeplacedinorafterthe4throwofthatclass.ThisexemptionMUSTberequestedonSaturdayfortheSundayevents.

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RE-1.5.2When the “5” board is displayed, all riders have adequatetimetocompleteawarm-uplap.AtthediscretionoftheRaceDirector, the “3”boardwill bedisplayed.The trackwill thenbeclosedforawarm-uplap,andriderswillbedirectedtothegrid.The“3”boardwillcontinuetobedisplayedwhileridersarecompletingtheirwarm-uplapandarrivingatthegrid.

RE-1.5.3When the Starter determines that all, or substantially all,motorcycles are properly positioned on the grid, he shallinitiate the starting procedure by displaying the “2” board.Riders arriving at the grid during this interval shall assumegridpositionsasdirectedbytheStarter.Motorcyclesthatstallbutarerestartedmayresumetheirgridpositionsduringthisintervalonly.Noholdsshallbepermittedatanytime.

RE-1.5.4Followingthe“2”board,the“1”boardshallbedisplayedbytheStarter.Latearrivalsshallbehelduntiltheracehasstarted.Ridersmaynotmoveintoorstartfromanygridpositionotherthantheirassignedgridnumberoratthebackofthegrid.AnyriderwhosebikestallsMUSTsignal(e.g.,hand(s)heldhighinair.)a) Whenthe“1”boardisdisplayed,thecontactpatchofthe

fronttiremustbepositionedinthemiddleofthechalkedgridposition.

RE-1.5.5The “1” board shall be turned sideways by the Starter atanytimeafterithasbeendisplayedinaverticalposition.Allmotorcyclesshouldbeingearandreadytostarttherace.Aridermaynotdismountorotherwiseattempttorestartastalledmotorcycleatthistime;hemustinsteadraisehishanduntilthegridisclearorfollowanyspecialinstructionsfromtheStarter.

RE-1.5.6After the “1” board has been turned sideways, emergencystoppingofthestartshallbeaccomplishedbythedisplayofaredflaginfrontofthegreenone.Thisprocedureimmediatelyterminatestherace.

RE-1.5.7TheStartershallsignalthestartoftheracebydisplayingthegreenflagafterturningthe“1”boardsideways.

RE-1.5.8Anyriderwhosecontactpatchoftheirfronttirecrossesthelineabovehis/herassignedgridpositionbefore thestartof therace(referenceSectionRE-1.5.7)willbepenalizedforgaininganadvantage.ThepenaltywillbeuptothediscretionoftheRaceDirector(referenceSectionDI-1.3).

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RE-1.6 FLAGSRE-1.6.1 Flagsandtheirmeaningareasfollows:(reference:AppendixB)

Green StartorAllClear.Yellow(Motionless) Caution.Yellow(Waved) Extreme Caution, incident on track or in direct

impactarea.YellowwithRedStripe Debrisoncourse.GreenwithBlackStripe Oil,fluid,orslipperymaterialoncourse.Red All riders safely reduce speed, signal to riders

behindthem,andproceedwithcautiontothepitlane.

WhitewithRedCross Ambulance or emergency vehicle on course (orimpactareaoftrackapron):proceedcautiously.

White Last Lap (used in both practice sessions andraces).

CrossedGreenandWhite HalfWaythroughtheRace.Checkered Finish.BlackwithRedDot DisplayedwithridernumberatStart/Finish.Rider

ofthatnumbertocompletethatlapandreporttoStarter.

Deer Animalonorneartrack,racewillberedflagged.RE-1.6.2Where the redflag isdisplayed,all ridersmust stop racing, signal to

ridersbehindthem,safelyreducespeed,andproceedwithcautiontothepitlane(referenceAppendixB).a) Intheeventofaredflagsituation,theleadermusthavecompleted

at least four laps for the race tobeconsideredcomplete.Scoringwill revert back to the previous, completely scored lap, with theexceptionofanyridernotactiveoncourseatthetimeoftheredflag.AcompletelyscoredlapisdefinedasfromwhentheleaderpassestheFinishlineuntiltheriderbeforetheleaderornewleaderpassestheFinishline.

b) Atalltracks,theredflagswillbedisplayedatStart/Finishandatallturnstations.

c) The deer flag (yellowwith leaping deer logo) will be displayed ifthereisadeerorotheranimalonornearthecourseinthatturn.Theeventwillbe red-flagged.Ridersseeing thedeerflagshould takeappropriateactiontoavoidtheanimal.

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RE-1.6.3When theyellow,oil,debris,orambulanceflagsaredisplayed, ridersmust hold their relative positions until clear of the hazard. The “nopassing”zoneisdescribedasfromtheflagstation(s)untilclearoftheincident (or until clear of thenext flag station if no incident is visible.ReferenceAppendixB).a) TheambulanceflagisdisplayedatStart/Finishwhenanambulance

isanywhereon thecourse.Therewillbenopassing fromthe turnprecedingthelocationoftheambulance(eithermovingorparked)wheretheambulanceflagwillagainbedisplayed,totheambulance.Passingmayberesumedoncepasttheambulance.

b) A standing yellowflagwill precedeeverywaving yellowflag (i.e.,when there is a waving yellow in turn 3, there will be a standingyellowinturn2).Thereisnopassinguntilclearoftheincident.

RE-1.6.4Flagsshallmeasureatleast30x24inches.RE-1.6.5IftheblackflagwithalargereddotisdisplayedtoyouatStart/Finish

accompaniedbyaboardwithyourAFMnumberonit,thereissomethingwrongwithyouoryourmotorcycle,andyoumustcompletethelapandreporttotheRaceDirector.Ifyouarebelievedtobeleakingfluid,theoilflag (greenwithblackstripe)willbedisplayed inconjunctionwith theblackflagwiththereddot.Exitthecourseassoonasissafe.a) Ifthecourseworkersnoticethatyouareleakingfluid,theywillpoint

toyoutoletyouknowthatthereisaproblem.Exitthetrackasquicklyandassafelyaspossible.

RE-1.6.6The checkered flag shallmark the end of the race. Inmultiple classraces thewinnerofeachclassshallbedeterminedby thenumberoflapscompletedatthetimethecheckeredflagisdisplayed.Thesameprocedureshallapplytotheremainingfinishersintheslowerclassesofmultipleclassraces.

DI-1.0 DISPLINARY RULES AND PENALTIES DI-1.1 RIDER CONDUCTDI-1.1.1 Eachriderisresponsiblefortheactionsandconductofhis/herpitcrew

andassociatesinhis/herpitareaandmaybefinedordisqualifiedforanyviolationsbytheabove.a) Allpeopleinthepitswillkeepnoiselevelslowafter10:00pm.Riders

or their guests, found to be unruly, overly loud, or engaging inotherdisruptivebehaviorwillbesubject topenalty.Asacourtesy,generatorsshouldnotberunafter10:00pm

DI-1.1.2 Eachridershallberesponsibleforleavinghis/herpitareainacleanandacceptableconditionattheendofaraceevent.

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DI-1.1.3 Fuel cans, fuel jugs, and any container for the transport or storageof fuelmustbemarkedwith the rider’snameandnumber.Ridersareresponsiblefor fees incurredbytheAFMinthecourseofdisposal forfuelcansand/ortrash,etc.

DI-1.1.4 Each rider shall be responsible for arranging the removal of theirmotorcycle,car,vanand/ortrailer,andanypersonalequipmentfromthecourseenvironsif therider isphysicallyunabletoremovethemattheendofaraceevent.

DI-1.1.5 Ridersarefinancially responsible foranyandall fees(checks,moneyorders,orcreditcards)givenaspayment forentry fees, license fees,fines,banquets,scoringtransponders,andpaymentforanyotherAFMfunction.a) Ifthereisaproblemwithacreditcardusedintheentrysystem,and

the ridercorrects thesituationbyuseofadifferentcard,orcash,therewillbenoadditionalfeecharged.Ifpaymentisnotsatisfiedbytheendoftheraceevent(i.e.,returnedcheckordeniedcreditcard),therewillbea$50administrativefee.

DI-1.2 PROTESTSDI-1.2.1 Allprotestsmustbefiled inwritingwith theRaceDirectororReferee

within30minutesofthepostingoftheresultsoftheprotestedeventandallapplicablefeesmustbesubmitted,incash,atthesametime.OnceaprotesthasbeenfiledwiththeRaceDirectororReferee,itcannotberetractedbytheprotestingparty.

DI-1.2.2 Protests can only bemade by and against riders in the same class,exceptwhenfoul,unfairordangerousridingisthesubjectoftheprotest.

DI-1.2.3 Anyprotestthatcanbevisuallyseenrequiresnofee.DI-1.2.4 Anyprotestrequiringengineteardownissubjecttothefollowingfees:

Basefee$50(allbikes-forsmallteardown,e.g.,dynocovers,carbs,etc.):2-cyclemotors:topend$100,completeteardown$150;4-cyclemotors: top end $300, complete tear down $400. Protest fee will berefundedifprotestisvalid,andfeewillbepaidtoprotestedriderifnotvalid.

DI-1.2.5 TheRaceDirector,orReferee,shalldecideallprotests.AppealsmustbemadeinwritingtotheAFMBoardwithintwo(2)weeksandwillbeconsideredbytheAFMBoardofDirectors.

DI-1.2.6 Protests, if upheld, shall result in the disqualification of the protestedrider(s)asapplicable(referenceSectionDI-1.3).

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DI-1.2.7 A rider disqualified for performance modification (reference SectionDI-1.2.8),firstoffense,shalllosepointsforthatdayineventprotested.Thesecondoffenseshalllosepointsfromeventprotestedandtwobestfinishestodateinclassprotested.Athirdoffenseshallloseallpointstodateinclassprotested.

DI-1.2.8 Performancemodificationsthatwillresultindisciplinaryactionsincludethefollowing:a) Ariderineligibletoenterandcompeteinaraceclass.b) Amotorcycleineligibletoenterandcompeteinaraceclass.c) AmotorcycleenteredandracedinaSuperStockraceclassthat

doesnotcomplywithallsubsectionsofrulesectionSS-1.0d) Amotorcycleenteredand raced inaSuperBike raceclass that

doesnotcomplywithallsubsectionsofrulesectionSB-1.0e) Theuseofunauthorizedfuel.SeeruleTE-6.0.1b)f) Riders and motorcycles authorized by the Race Director to

enterandcompete ina raceclass fornopointsor trophiesareexemptfromtheapplicationofruleDI-1.2.8.Requestsbyriderstocompleteinraceclassesthattheyortheirmotorcycleisineligibletocompeteinwillbetakenonacasebycasebasis.

DI-1.3 PENALTIES AND CRASHINGDI-1.3.1 PENALTIES RidersmaybepenalizedbytheRaceDirectorforactionsincluding,

butnotlimitedto,thosedescribedinthissection.Penaltiesmayrangefrommonetaryfinesupto$250,animposedtimepenalty,thedockingofalapfromaracefinish,disqualificationfromparticipationinoneormoreseasons,and/ordisqualificationfromaracemeet(includinglossofpointsandawards)oranycombinationoftheabove.

DI-1.3.2 Ridersusingdrugs,chemicalintoxicantsoralcoholicbeverages.DI-1.3.3 Participating in practice sessions, qualifying, or races at any race

meetinwhicharider:a) Isnotproperlyentered;b) Usesanynameotherthanhis/herown;c) Allowsanyotherpersontousehis/herlicense;d) UsesamotorcyclenotpassedbytheTechlnspector(s);e) Allowsanyotherperson tousehis/hermotorcyclewithoutprior

approvaloftheEntryCommitteeorRaceDirector.DI-1.3.4 Ridingorpushingamotorcycleonorneartheactivecourse,forany

reason,againstthecoursedirection.DI-1.3.5 Badconductonoroffthecourseataracemeet.DI-1.3.6 Disregard of any flag signal, directive of any race meet official or

establishedAFMracemeetpolicyorprocedure.

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DI-1.3.7 Acceptinganyoutsideassistance,exceptfromcourseofficials,duringarace.

DI-1.3.8 Utilizinganyoutsidesourceofmotivepower topropelamotorcycleotherthantheeffortsoftheriderornaturalcausessuchasgravity.

DI-1.3.9 Operatinganymotorcycleorothervehicle,orallowinghis/herpitcrewmemberstooperatesuchavehicle,atoverfive(5)milesperhourinthepitarea.

DI-1.3.10 Foul,unfair,ordangerousriding.Thiswouldincludeunsportsmanlikeriding, including swerving erratically, intentionally cutting off orcontactinganotherrider,orotherdangerousmaneuvers.

DI-1.3.11 Riderswithoutamedicalrelease,orunfitphysicalormentalconditionsuchasmayendangeranyotherrider,officialorspectator.

DI-1.3.12 Disregard of any applicable provision(s) of the AFM CompetitionRules.

DI-1.3.13 ActionsnotinthebestinterestoftheAFM.DI-1.3.14 FailuretoattendtheRidersMeeting.DI-1.3.15 Riders found to be using other than after-market cases on any

motorcyclethatrequiresthembytheAFMBoardofDirectors(referenceAppendixA).

DI-1.3.16 Falsifying any membership, registration, tech or contingencyinformation.

DI-1.3.17 Motorcyclesfoundusingaglycol-basedwateradditive.DI-1.3.18 Ridinga4-strokemotorcyclewithouttherequiredbellypanontrack

(referenceSectionTE-3.3).DI-1.3.19 Using on-board camcorders not inspected and approved by Tech

(referenceSectionTE-3.16).DI-1.3.20 Deviating from the established course. This can include cutting

throughconesratherthanfollowingthecourse,notbeingabletomakethefirstturnafterthecheckeredflag,orusinganynon-courseareaasashortcuttopickuppositionsorimprovelaptimes.

DI-1.3.21 Harassment or verbal abuse of fellow competitors, race day staff,volunteersorspectators.

DI-1.3.22 Exhibitionistbehavioronthetrackthatendangersotherriders.a) Exhibitionistbehaviorincludesbutisnotlimitedtojumps,stoppies,

intentionalwheelstands,andinterferencewithotherridersortheirmotorcycles.

b) All types of exhibitionist riding are prohibited in the pits andpaddockareas.

c) Powerwheeliesareexcludedfromthisdefinition,andaredefinedasaminimalliftingofthefrontwheelwhileontrackexitingacornerorcrest-ingariseandsimultaneouslyaccelerating.

DI-1.3.23 Tampering with someone else’s motorcycle or gear withoutauthorization.

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DI-1.4 UNSPORTSMANLIKE RIDING AND CRASHING(refAppendicesFandG)DI-1.4.1 Ariderwhocrashesinanypracticesessionorracemaynotrestartthat

practicesessionorrace.DI-1.4.2 Ariderwhocrashes inanyracedaypracticeor racemusthave their

helmet,leathers,andmotorcycle(includingbellypan)re-inspectedbyadesignatedAFMOfficialbeforeridermayentertheactivecourseforsubsequentpracticesand/orraces.a) Ifthebellypanhasdamagebeyondwhatcanberepairedonarace

day(duetoacrash),andthemotorcyclecanotherwiseenterothereventsof theday, itwillbeallowedtodosoafterapproval fromadesignatedAFMofficial(ChiefTechInspector).

DI-1.4.3 Overly aggressive/unsportsmanlike riding, crashing, or disregard ofsafety rules is subject to review and disciplinary action by the RaceDirector.Thefrequency,circumstances,consequences,andseverityofsuchincidentswillbesomeofthefactorstakenintoconsideration.Whenariderhasthreeincidentsinoneseason,theRaceDirectorwillnotifyadesignatedBoardmember,hereafter referred toas the interviewer, tocontacttheriderandconductaninterviewofthecircumstancesoftheincidents.TheinterviewerwillmakeawrittenreportontheirfindingsandmakearecommendationtotheRaceDirectorofanydisciplinaryactiontobetaken.TheRaceDirectorand/ortheBoardofDirectorsreservetherighttotakeactionpriortotheaccumulationofthreeincidents(referenceSectionDI-1.3).

DI-1.4.4 IndividualcrashesmaybeappealedtotheRaceDirector,whowillberesponsibleforallowingordenyingtheappeal.a) Crash appeals must be received within 2 weeks of the incident.

Appeal lettersmustbesentviamailore-mailtotheRaceDirectoraslistedonpage4.RidersmayalsoappealtotheRaceDirectorinpersonattheracetrack.

b) Itistherider’sresponsibilitytosendinanywitnesslettersorworkerin-put.

c) Anymechanicalevidencesupporting removalofacrash from therider’s recordmustbeshown to theChiefTech InspectororRaceDirectoronthedayoftheincident.

DI-1.4.5 After receivingnoticeof theirpenalty, racersmayappeal thatpenalty(nottheindividualincidents)totheChapterBoard.Penaltyappealsmustbereceivedwithin2weeksaftertheracerreceivesnotice.Thepenaltywillbeonholduntilaftersuchappealisreviewed.Appeallettersmustbesentviamailore-mailtoAFM.

DI-1.4.6 AriderundersuspensionmayNOTcompeteintheAFMEnduranceRace.DI-1.4.7 Crashes/incidents/infractionsarenotcarriedoverfromthepreviousseason.

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Appendix ARACE DAY PROCEDURE

Information for the AFM Roadracer1. REGISTRATION:This iswhereyou takesteps tomakecertain thatyouare

properly entered in the racemeet. Registration times: Saturday 7:00am -12:00pm,1:00pmuntil30minutesafterthelastSaturdayrace,andSunday7:00am–12:00pmand1:00pm–30minutesafterthelastSundayrace.YouMUSTgothroughregistrationeventhoughyouhaveenteredviatheInternet.Theregistrationprocessincludes:

a) Verifyingallinformationontheentryform. b) Makingsureallfeesarepaidinfull. c) ReceivingyourTechSlip. d) CUT-OFFTIMESTOADDorDROPCLASSES: SaturdayRaces 11:00amSaturday SundayRaces1–6 5:00pmonSaturday SundayRaces7–14 8:00amonSunday2. TECHNICAL INSPECTION:Inordertogetontothetrack,yourmachinemust

haveaTechsticker.This isobtainedbypassingan inspectionby theall-seeingeyes of the Tech Inspectors.Although theAFMCompetitionRuleslistwhatisconsideredsafe,youareresponsibleforknowingtherulesandrestrictionsforyourparticularbike&class.Techopensinthemorningonthedayoftheevent,andisalsoopenSaturdayafternoon.YoucanalsosignupforappropriateContingencyprogramsatTech.Bikesmustbecleanwhenthey go through Tech. No excessively oily or dirty bikes allowed! Tech isconcernedwiththefollowing:

ALL MACHINESGENERALEQUIPMENT

pAXLES:Cotterpinorsafetywired?

pBODYWORK:Secured?

pAFMlegalbellypan?(Requiredforall4-strokebikes)

pLightstapedoverorremoved?

pBRAKES,FRONT/REAR(asapplicable)

pBrakecaliperbolts:safetywiredormechanicallockingdevice?

pAnchorarm:safetywiredormechanicallockingdevice?

pActuatingmechanism:operatingproperly?

pBrakepads:ingoodshapeandhaveenoughmaterial?

pCablesandhoses:ingoodshape? pBrakefluid:levelOKandcaptight?

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pSIDE CASES: SIDE CASES: Aftermarket side cases or AMA-Approved caseguards are required on: HondaCBR 600RR and 1000RR, left side; KawasakiZX6RR&ZX10R,bothsides;allSuzukiGSXRmodels,bothsides:Suzuki600and 1100 Bandits, left side: Suzuki 600, 750, 1100 Katanas, left side; Suzuki(1999-2002)SV650&TL1000rightsideclutchcover;YamahaYZF600,rightside;YamahaFZR400and600models,rightside;YamahaR6,bothsides;YamahaR1,leftside,andTriumph675clutchcover.After-marketcasesmayberequiredonothermodelsatanytimeifitisdeterminedtobeintheinterestoftracksafety.

pBELLYPANS:aftermarketoilcatchpansordammedlowerfairingsarerequiredforALLmotorcycles.

pVENTEDCATCHTANK:requiredforalloverflows,drainsorbreathertubespCRANKCASEBREATHERTUBE:intocatchtankorairboxpOILDRAINPLUG,ENGINE:tightandsafetywired?pOIL FILTER: Securedwith hose clamp andprevented from spinning (using

safetywireorphysicallywedgedagainstanon-moveablepartoftheengine.)Motorcycles thatareequippedwithaspin-on typeofoil filtermayonlyuseOEMoilfilters.

pOILPRESSURESWITCH:haveRTVsecuringit?pOILFILTERCAP:safetywired/clipallowedifproperlywired?pOILLINEBOLTS:safetywiredorRTVsecured?pBOLTSandHOSESTOOILCOOLER:safetywired?pWATERJACKETDRAINBOLTS:safetywired?pWATERPUMPDRAINBOLTS:safetywired?pHOSECLAMPS:safetywireisrecommendedpRADIATORCAP:tightandsafetywiredorclipallowedifproperlywired?pRADIATORFLUID:waterorAFM-approvedsubstances-noglycolsallowed!pEXHAUSTSYSTEM: pHeaderpipefasteningOK? pRearsupportsOK? pExhaustbaffles:safetywired? pQuietenough?Noiselimitis101-103dBmaximumpNUMBERPLATES:allbikesmusthaveappropriatenumberplates

pAreplatessecurelymountedorpaintedon?pIsnumbersurfacerelativelyflatand8”X10”?pArenumberslegibleandeasyforscorerstoread?Minimumis5”tall,3/4

stroke,andspaced3/4”apart.Donotusecurly/serifnumbers.pIsthenumberonthebikeyourAFMnumber?

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pSCORINGTRANSPONDER:AllbikesmusthaveanAFMscoringtransponderatalltimeswhileonthetrack.pIsitmountedcorrectly?Itisrecommendedthatallrechargeabletransponders

bemountedontheleftsideforklegunderthetripleclampunlessitinterfereswithsteeringmotion.

pCLEANLINESS:Isbikeclean?Excessivelyoily?pDRIVECHAINTENSION:OK?pCHAINTENSION:adjusterstightened?pMASTERLINK:clipmountedcorrectlyandingoodshape?Peenedlinksare

recommended,nosafetywireallowedonmasterlinks.pREARWHEELALIGNMENT:OK?Wheelsbalanced?pSPOKEDandMAGWHEELS:OK?Nocracks?Spokes(iflace-up)tight?pTIRES:OK?Steelvalvecapson?Correctpressureintires?pSHOCKS–REAR:Nuts,boltsandretainersOK?pFRONTEND:Tripleclampboltstight?Steeringdampermountedcorrectly?pHANDLEBARS:TankclearanceOK?Tightened?pON/OFFSWITCH:Functioning?pSAFETYGEAR:Allprotectiveapparelandequipmentmustbeinspectedonce

per season.When it passes Tech inspection, a season-long stickerwill beaffixedtoyourhelmet. Afterthispoint,onlythehelmetandmotorcycleneedtobeseenbyTech,unlessyou crash.Thenallapparelandequipmentmustbere-teched(RE-1.3).

pNoscrapesorgougesinhelmetwillbeallowed. pArekneepucksandtoesliderssecurelyfastened?pOTHERIMPORTANTTHINGSTOCHECK pTHINK–haveyouremovedalltoolsfromthebike?

pREMOVEalllooseitemsfromyourmouth(gum,candy,dentures,etc.),asthesecanbecomechokinghazards.

3. PRACTICE:Practiceiswhereyourmind,bodyandmachineareracetuned.IfyouareaNoviceorExpert,participationinpracticesessionisnotrequired,but is, of course strongly advised. If your license is Novice Clubman,participation in practice is required. Practice sessions will be assignedby theEntryCommitteebasedon lap times from theofficialAFMscoringsystem.SeealsoLI-1.3.11.Formoreinformationonhowridersareassignedtopracticesessions,visitwww.afmracing.org.

4. RIDER’S MEETING: In order to receive special instructionsas to the trackconditions,racescheduling,startingprocedure,individualmessages,etc.,allridersmustattendtherider’smeeting.Noexceptionsorexcuses-ifyouarenotthere,youmaybefined!

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AVOID UNNECESSARY ACCIDENTS AND HASSLE - BE THERE!5. RACE CALL:Allracesareannouncedoverthepublicaddresssystem.When

yourraceisannounced,reporttothePre-Grid(formation)area.IntheeventthatyourraceisnotannouncedovertheP.A.system,itisyourresponsibilitytoknowwhichraceyourracefollowsandbeatPre-Gridinatimelymanner.

6. PRE-GRID:AtthePre-Gridarea,threethingshappen:a) YourmachineischeckedforaTechsticker.b) The number on your Tech sticker is checked to determine if you are

properlyenteredinthatrace(orpractice).c) Gridpositionsarepostednearscoring.Allnewriders,incidentally,are

assignedpositionsattherearofthegriduntiltheyearnpoints.7. WARM-UP:Mostclasseswillgetawarm-uplappriortoarace.Thisistoallow

riderstowarmuptiresandgetanupdateontrackconditions.Late-comerstothePre-Gridmaynotgetthewarm-uplap.Thereisalsoawarm-upareaatSonomaandButtonwillow(butnoneatThunderhill),whereminortestscanbemade.

8. STARTING GRID:Thestartinggridisthatareabehindthestartinglinewherenumbersarepaintedorchalkedon the tracksurface.Findyourassignedgrid number and position your front wheel just behind it. Thenwatch theStarterand/orGridMarshallforanyspecialinstructions.YoumustobeythemWITHOUTQUESTION!

9. START: The timedprocedure for starts is outlined in RE-1-5 of these rulesandyoushouldstudyitcarefully,especiallythesectiononstart-abortsRE-1.5.6).Beawarethatthetimefromtheactualstarttothefirstturnisthemostdangerouspartofarace.ManybodiesandalotofmachinesareveryclosetoeachotherandmindsarenotalwaysawareofmuchofanythingbutGO.Befurtherawarethatjumpingthestart(RE-1.5.8)referstoyourjumpingyourgridposition,notthestartline.

10. THE RACE: If, duringa race, yourmachine fails you, or you justwant toget off the track surface, immediately raise your left arm or foot to signalandpulloffsafelyandcompletely.Thisisstandardprocedureforexitingtheracecourse.Ifyourmachine(andyou)isabletocontinue,makesureyoure-enterthecourseverycarefullyandatapointwhereyouarenotahazardtootherriders.Ifyouarenotabletocontinue,makecertainyouarenotinadangerousplace,andsittightuntiltheendoftherace.Sometimesracesmustbestoppedshort.Thisisdoneonlywhenabsolutelynecessary.RacesarestoppedbythedisplayofaREDflagatStart/Finishandallturnstations.AnyoneignoringaREDflagwillnotbescoredforthatraceandwillnotbeallowedtorestartifarestartiscalled.

11. RAIN DATE SUPPLEMENT: Sonoma will not be raced in the rain. Othertracksmayberacedintherainprovidedallapplicablerequirementsaremet.

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Appendix BFLAGS

This isadescriptionofflagsusedbytheAFMandaguidelineofhowtoreacttothem.PASSINGisNOTallowedunderANYcautionflagfromtheflagstationuntilyouareclearoftheincident(NOTE: if no incident is visible to you, the no-pass zone is from the flag station displaying the flag until the next clear flag station).

YELLOW (Motionless)Caution.Thisflagisdisplayedforincidentsofftheracinglineandoutofanimpactzone.Animpactzoneiswherebikesandridersendupwhentheycrashatorneartheapexofaturn.Thisflagisalsoshownintheturnpriortoawavingyellow.Passingisneveralloweduntilcompletelypasttheincident.Youshouldmaintainorslightly reduceyourspeedandwatch for the incidentandnextflagstation.Usingyourbrakesshouldnotbeneeded.

YELLOW (Waving)ExtremeCaution.Thisflagindicatesanincidenthasoccurredonorveryneartheracingline.Thisindicatesamajorincidentpossiblyinvolvingmultiplebikesoronethathasjusthappenedandthestatusofthetrackisunknownyet.Youwillneedtoadjustyourspeedand/oryourlinetoensureyoursafety,thatofthefallenrider(s)andthecourseworkers.Youshouldreduceyourspeedsomewhatanddefinitelytakeagoodlookatthetrack.Theremaybeoilordebristhatthecourseworkershavenotspottedyet.Thereisagoodchancethatyouwillhavetochangeyourline.Youmayneedtouseyourbrakes.Trytobesmoothandgradual.Thereisprobablysomeonerightbehindyouwhomightnothaveseentheflagassoonasyoudid.Passingisneveralloweduntilcompletelypasttheincident.

GREEN WITH BLACK STRIPEOil,slipperymaterialorfluidoncourse.ThereissomethingonthetrackthatyouDONOTwanttorunover.Thisflagwillprobablyrequireyoutochangeyourline.Aswiththewavingyellow,youshouldreduceyourspeedsomewhat.Afteryouhaveidentifiedthefluidandchosenalinethatavoidsit,carefullychangeyourline.Again,thepersonbehindmaynotseethesituationassoonasyoudo.Theworkersmaypointtotheoilorfluid,ormotionyoutomoveonewayoranothertoavoidit.Passingisneveralloweduntilcompletelypasttheincident. A

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RED WITH YELLOW STRIPEDebrisoncourse.ThereissomethingonthetrackthatyouDONOTwanttorunover.Thisflagwillprobablyrequireyoutochangeyourline.Aswiththewavingyellow,youshouldreduceyourspeedsomewhat.Afteryouhave identifiedthedebrisandchosena line thatavoids it, carefullychangeyour line.Again, thepersonbehindmaynotseethesituationassoonasyoudo.Theworkersmaypointtothedebris,ormotionyoutomoveonewayoranothertoavoidit.Passingisneveralloweduntilcompletelypasttheincident.

REDThisflagisshownStart/Finishandateachflagstation.Safecontinuationoftheraceisnotpossible.Allridersmuststopracing,safelyreducespeed,signaltoridersbehindthem,andproceedwithcautiontothepit lane.Becarefulnot toclosethethrottletoofastastheriderbehindmaynotseetheflagyet.Applyyourbrakesgradually.DONOTgrabahandful!

DEER FLAG(Yellowwithleapingdeerlogo)Adeerorotheranimalisonornearthecourseinthatturn.TheracehasbeenRedFlagged.Graduallyslowwaydownandlookcarefullyfortheanimal.AllotherturnswilldisplaytheRedflags.

MEATBALL FLAG(Blackwith large reddot, displayedwith your number)Complete the lap andreporttoStart/Finish.IfitisdisplayedwithanOilflag,youareleakingfluid,soexitthetrackassoonandsafelyaspossible,andnotinanimpactarea.

Theaboveinstructionsareguidelines.Itisyourresponsibilitytotakesafeactionandavoidbecomingpartofanincident.Alwaysbeawareofwhatyouseeandthosearoundyou,andpleaseusegoodjudgment.

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Appendix CREFUND POLICY

•Cancelyourpre-entrybeforethedeadline:nocharge.•Pre-enter Saturday only OR Sunday only, no show: an administrative feeequaltoafirstentryfeewillbeapplied.

•Pre-enterSaturdayANDSunday,noshow:anadministrativefeeequaltoafirstentryfeewillbeapplied.

•ReceivedtechslipforSaturdaypractice:Norefund.•Receivedtechslipforanyrace:a$20processingfeeforeachgridspotwillbeapplied.

•Receivedtechslipforanyraceandstartedtherace:Norefund.•Pre-enterFormularaceandparticipateincorrespondingqualifyingsession,cancelornoshowFormularace: Norefund

EXAMPLESIfyoupre-enterforSaturdayand/orSundaybutdonotshow,youwillbechargedonly for theadministrative fee. ForSaturdaypractice, if you register and receiveyourtechslip,norefundispossible.Foranyrace,ifyouregisterandreceiveyourtechslip,youwillbecharged$20foreachgridspotnotused(unlessyournameisonthecrashlistforthatday).Ifyoustartanyrace,norefundispossibleforthatrace.Anyriderwhopre-entersaFormularaceandparticipatesinthecorrespondingqualifyingsessionrelinquishestheirrighttorequestarefundfortheFormularace.RACE CANCELLATIONDUETOCURFEW,RAINOUT,INCOMPLETERACEEVENT,ETC.Foracompleterainout,(noeventsrun),anadministrativefeeequaltotheamountofafirstentrywill be charged. For an incomplete event, rider will only be charged for thepractices/racesrunplusrainoutfee.Ifallyourraces/practiceswerecancelledforanyreason,riderwillbechargedanadministrativefeeequaltothefirstentryfee.LICENSE REFUNDSArequestforalicensefeerefundmustbereceivedinwriting.Arefundmustberequestedprior to the lastscheduledraceeventof theyear.Toobtaina licensefeerefund,youmustnothaveparticipatedinanyAFMevent.Themaximumrefundavailablewillbewhatever license feeyoupaid,minus$45,whichwillholdyourmembershipattheAssociatelevel.ArefundrelinquishesyourcurrentAFMnumber.CREDITSIfyouareduearefund,anAFMcreditwillbeissuedinternallythatcanbeusedanytimeandneverexpires.NSF/DECLINED CARDS/FINESReturned checks, outstanding credit cards and unpaid fines will result in thesuspensionofyourracingprivilegesand/ormembershipuntilallmoniesand/orfineshavebeenpaid(DI-1.1.5).

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Appendix DCLUBS WITH LICENSE RECIPROCITY

Many clubs in the USA offer license reciprocity with AFM. This means thatyourcurrentAFM licensewillbehonoredwith them,and theywillallowyou toparticipateintheirevents.However,sincetheaddressesandphonenumbersfortheseclubschangeperiodically,andour information isnotalwayscurrentandcorrect,westronglysuggestthatyoucontactanyclubyoumightwanttoracewithtomakesurethattheywillhonoryourAFMlicense.

AsfarasotherlicensedracersvisitingAFM,wereallylikethatbutrememberthatonlyapprovedmotorcycleroadracingclubsareacceptedforReciprocityLicensepurposes;otherracingforms(dirt,moto,Supermoto,mini,etc.)arenotaccepted.

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Appendix ECRASHING AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Thisappendixismeantasasummary,pleaserefertothedetailedrulesinSection5.1oftheAFMrulebook.

IF YOU CRASH:• Youcannotrestart.Payattentiontotheworkers,andgetyourselftoasafeplace(outoftheimpactarea.)Ifyouareinjured,lettheturnworkersknow.

• Yourtechstickerwillberemoved.Thismeansyouneedtobere-teched(bike,leathers.helmet)ifyouplantoparticipatelaterintheday.

• AnotationofthecrashgoesinyourfileatAFMheadquarters,andisonyourrecord;penaltiesasdescribedinDI-1.1mayapply.

• AnymechanicalevidencesupportingacrashMUSTbeshowntoaraceofficial(ChiefTechInspectororRaceDirector)onthedayofthecrash.

• TheRaceDirectormayremoveacrashattracksideusingtheirbestjudgment.• Overly aggressive/unsportsmanlike riding and/or crashing (by a Novice orExpert)maybesubjecttoafineofnolessthan$50andnomorethan$250,and/orsuspensionfromracingprivilegesforoneeventanduptotheremainderoftheracingseason.

• Allpenaltiesaresubjecttoappeal(sampleappeal,seeAppendixG).

TO SUBMIT AN EXPLANATION LETTER FOR A CRASH OR TO APPEAL DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS:• On raceday, if you have a mechanical-related crash, you must show theevidencetotheChiefTechInspectororRaceDirectoronthedayofthecrashandyoumustsubmitacrashappealtotheRaceDirector.

• TheRaceDirectormayalsoremoveacrashfromarider’srecordifjustifiedintheirbestjudgment;askaRiderReporforassistanceifyouneedtodothis.

• WritetheAFMBoardofDirectorsadisciplinaryactionappeal(“Ishouldnotbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionbecause...”).AsampledisciplinaryactionappealtemplatecanbefoundinAppendixG.

• Mailthedisciplinaryactionappealorcrashexplanationletterto395TaylorBlvd#130,PleasantHill,Ca94523,ORe-mailtoafm@afmracing.org.

• Allappealsmustbereceivedwithin2weeksofthedateyouarenotifiedofthedisciplinaryaction.

• ItisYOURresponsibilitytoobtainandsendinwitnesslettersfromotherriders,workers,etc.

• Obviously,itisinyourbestinteresttoexplainanycrashthatisnotyourfaultastheyoccursincepenaltiesmaykickinonsubsequentcrashes,and/ortoappealanydisciplinaryactionsifyouhavegoodexplanationsfortheincident(s).

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Appendix FSAMPLE APPEAL FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION

YoumayfileawrittenappealtotheBoardofDirectorsinresponsetodisciplinaryaction.SincetheBoardwillbereviewingyourappealatalaterdate(atthenextChaptermeeting),youwillhavetobeveryspecific.Whileyoucanchooseanyformatyoulike,pleaseincludethefollowinginformation:

YourNameYourAFMnumberDateofIncidentsresultingindisciplinaryactionTrack(s)TurnNumber(s)Ifapplicable,Class(s)/Event(s)Circumstances (here’swhereyouwrite “I shouldnotbesubject todisciplinaryactionbecause...”)

Names/#’sofotherridersinvolvedintheincident(s)

pWitnesslettersfromotherridersorworkers(Thesemustbeincludedwithyourappeal)

pMapsorDiagrams(theseareveryhelpful)

REMINDER:Ifyourappealisduetoanymechanicalfailure,youMUSTshowthisfailuretoanAFMofficialonthedateofthecrash.

Appealsmustbereceivedwithin2weeksof thedateof thedisciplinaryactionnotification.

Mailto:395TaylorBlvd#130,PleasantHill,CA94523,ORe-mailto

afm@afmracing.org.

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Appendix GAFM BENEVOLENT FUND

Moneyinthisfundisusedtohelpriderspayforambulanceridesand/orinsurancedeductibles,oronahardshiprequestbasis.

TheBenevolentFundissupportedsolelybydonations.Thesecanbemadeatthetrackonraceday,throughpurchasesattheBenevolentFundBoothonraceday,ormailedtoAFM.Forinformation,contactafm@afmracing.org.

REMEMBER, THIS IS FOR YOU!!

*Benevolencecanhelpkeepyourkarmaintune.

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Appendix HINSURANCE CLAIMS

AFMrequiresyoutocarryyourownpersonal,majormedicalinsurance.IfyouareinjuredduringanAFMsanctionedevent,andneedtofileaclaimforpaymentofyourmedicalbills,pleasefollowthestepslistedbelow.

1. Your ownmajormedical insurancemust be used first. File your claimthroughyourowninsurancecompanybyitsregulations.

2. Ifyouhavebillsthatyourinsurancedoesnotpaycontactusatinsurance@afmracing.org.

a) There is a deductible on the excess insurance policy. (Subject tochange).Ifyouhavebillsbeyondthisdeductible,readon.

b) Claimsshouldbefiledassoonaspossible.Tofileaclaim,contactBarbara Smith (517) 861-6953 or e-mail to insurance@afmracing.org.Shewillfillouttheformsandinitiatetheclaim.

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Appendix IENTRY PROCEDURES

Thisappendixismeantasasummary,pleaserefertothedetailedrulesinLI-1.0oftheAFMrulebook.

Entrynotification foreachevent issentviae-mailblast four (4)weeksprior toeachevent.Pre-Entrycut-offis11:59pmonTuesdaybeforetheevent.Entriesnotreceivedbythecut-offdate/timearesubjecttoanon-refundablepostentryfeeandyoumaynotbeabletoraceorpractice.

Topre-enteron-linethroughyouraccountonMotorsportsReg.com.Allentryrulesapply, includingalldates (firstacceptance,deadlines,entryprioritization,etc.)Thereisanadministrativefeeappliedto“no-showpre-entries,”wheretheriderpre-entersbutdoesnotshowup for theevent.Theadministrative fee isequalto a first entry fee. Saturdaypractices are full-day or half-day (afternoon-only)and eachpracticebike is chargedat the same fee: nomorning-only half-daypracticesandnomulti-bikediscounts.

REMEMBER:Enterearly.Listyourclassesinorderofimportancetoyou.PracticesessionswillbeassignedtoyoubasedonthelaptimesonrecordbytheofficialAFMscoringsystemcurrentlyinuse.

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Appendix JCOMPETITION BULLETINSAnyandallcompetitionbulletinsapprovedfor

2021aftertheinitialprintingoftherulebookcanbefoundinthe

onlineversionoftherulebookatwww.afmracing.org

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KAppendix K

AFM PADDOCK RULES FOR ALL TRACKS• THESPEEDLIMITINTHEPITSIS5MPHFORALLVEHICLES(cars,trucks,racebikes,pitbikes,etc.)Onyour racebike,please remember togoback toaslowandsafemodewhenreturningtoyourpitsafterapracticeorrace(5mph!!!)

• NOINTENTIONALWHEELIES,STOPPIES,DONUTS,orotherexhibitionsofspeed.

• NOONEUNDER16YEARSOFAGE(exceptlicensedAFMracers)isallowedonpitbikesofanykind(bicycles,trikes,skateboards,scooters,etc.),eitheraspassengersorasdrivers.

• ALLCHILDRENMUSTBESUPERVISEDandkeptundercontrolatalltimes.

• ALL PETSMUST BE LEASHED (or kept in a vehicle) at all times, and keptundercontrolatall times.Petmessesmustbecleanedupanddisposedofimmediately.

• PLEASE BE AWARE OF TRAFFIC and vehicles in the paddock, both aspedestriansandasdrivers/riders.

• RIDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE for their pit crew, friends, family, and guests.Ridersmustmakesurealltheirguestsfollowthepaddocksafetyrules.

• PLEASEHELPAFMSELF-POLICETHEPADDOCKFORSAFETY.Pleasefollowall paddock rules and if you see someone doing something not allowed orunsafe,pleaseaskthemtonotdothat,oraskanAFMofficialtotakecareofit.

• ALLPITVEHICLES,SCOOTERSORBICYCLESusedbytheracersormembersof theircrewmusthaveanumberplateon themwith the racer’snumberonit.Racersareresponsiblefortheircrew’soperationofthepitbikeorscooter.Excessivespeedinthepits,minorsridingonthepitbikeorscooter,oranyotheruseofthepitbikeorscooterdeemeddangerousbyAFMofficialswillresultina$50finetotheracer.

•Dependingontrackrules,ridersmaywalkorrideapedalbicyclearoundthetrackafterhours.There isNO ridingofanythingmotorizedaround the trackafterhours.Asabove,racersareresponsibleforactionsoftheircrew/family.

• There isan80dblimit forelectricalgenerators in theAFMpits,asmeasuredbasedonOSHAsoundmeasuringprotocols;thisapplieswhenmeasuringorcomparingsoundreadings.

• Allpeopleinthepitswillkeepnoiselevelslowafter10:00pm.Ridersortheirguests,foundtobeunruly,overlyloud,orengaginginotherdisruptivebehaviorwillbesubjecttopenalty(DI-1.0).

• TheserulesapplyatanyandalltimestheAFMisoccupyingthepaddock.

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Appendix L TIE BREAKER PROCESS

Class tie for 1st placeThetiebreakerwillbetheriderwiththehighestnumberof1stplacefinishes,then2ndplacefinishes,then3rdplace,etc.(EXAMPLE:riderA:1,1,1,2,2,2,1,riderB:2,2,2,1,1,1,2=RiderAhasbestfinishes).Ifstilltied,bothpartieswillbeawardedfirstplace,withnosecondplaceawarded.

EXAMPLE:

• Tiefor1stplace:RiderAhas331points,RiderBhas331points,RiderChas253points.BothRidersAandBwillbeawardeda1stplace,andno3rdplacewillbeawarded(1st,1st,3rd).

Class tie for 2nd or 3rd placeThereisnotiebreaker.Awardswillbetobothriders,noawardisgiventothenextplacefinisher.

EXAMPLE:

• Tiefor2ndplace:RiderAhas234points,RiderBhas234points,RiderChas201points.BothRidersAandBwillbeawardeda2ndplace,andno3rdplacewillbeawarded(1st,2nd,2nd).

• Tiefor3rdplace:RiderAhas234points,RiderBhas230points,RiderChas192points,RiderDhas192points.BothRidersCandDwillreceivea3rdplace(1st,2nd,3rd,3rd).

TopTenPlatesThe tiebreakerwillbe the riderwith thehighestnumberof1stplacefinishes,then2nd,then3rd,etc.

*Iftheridershavethesamefinishes,thenthetiebreakeristhehighestnumberofridersthatfinishedintheclassesthatawardedthepoints.

RiderA RaceEntriesRiderB RaceEntries600SB 55 600SS 49600SB 56 750SS 56600SS 52 750SS 54750SS 50 750SS 50600SB 55 750SS 55600SB 48 600SB 48600SS 53 600SB 55TotalEntries: 369 367

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