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First Time Racers
GETTING STARTED
So, you think maybe you’ll give this Desert Racing a try? Here’s just a few things to consider before you head out to the Desert. First thing is to make sure you are legal, as in spark arrestor and State ORV Sticker. Both available at your local friendly M/C Shop. Once you are ready to give it a try, it is best to go out to one of the races and just check it out. Hang in the pits, or at the check point, ask questions, observe all the fun you have been missing. Once you are sure you are going to join the racing crowd, just always remember we all do it for the fun. Very few if any “factory rides” come out of this. Get yourself on the SIDRA mailng list , so you’ll know about the coming races, watch the SIDRA and Club’s web sites, you can get ton’s of info off the websites. So now you are at the race site, you followed the tape and signs off the main road to the start area. Look around, locate the pit area, and park your rig accordingly. Please don’t be a” pit hog” and park sideways. You should go to the Signup area, purchase your SIDRA Comp Card, (or better yet, get your official SIDRA number and get them on your plates, before you hit the race site.) complete the forms they give you, and pay the nice lady the money. Just a reminder, NOBODY likes seeing a Hundred dollar bill at sign up. Checks work really well. They will give you a helmet tape and a check point mark card or tape. Place those where they told you to put them.(helmet & bike).
Most races do not allow any pit riding at all, so have your M/C ready to go, as in suspension and jetting. Attend the rider meeting, do not be afraid to ask any questions you may have, remember, everyone there started at some time. The club will direct you to the start area and get you lined up, Don’t pay too much attention to what the racers around you may be saying, they all lie and exaggerate everything. Make sure you understand when you are to start (with which group), then watch the banner and when it drops go forth and have fun!
Remember, even the last place finisher beats somebody, and you have to finish to finish first! It is highly recommended that you carry a source of water while you ride, as finding water to drink on a race course is difficult at best and mostly impossible. A few hand tools to change a plug or master link could save the day also. After riding your first event you should consider joining one of the local clubs, and, no, the AMA is NOT a local club, they are a sanctioning body (for some of the races) that will not help you in the pits. In joining a club you will gain all kinds of insight to racing, and you’ll get to be a part of promoting the races! So go out have some fun! You will not meet a better bunch of people than those who “Race the Dez”.
TIPS FOR THE RACE
1) Know how far your bike goes on a full tank of gas. Pushing is never easy! See the picture page..
2) Let the fast guys go by. You’ll make friends instead of being taken out. From experience you’ll get a thank you if you let them by. If you block them you’ll get a face full of roost....
3) If you break down, STAY WITH YOUR BIKE. Sweepers will be by & get you out.
4) Follow the markings, NOT the guy ahead of you! Ride Tape to Tape. Pay attention or you might get a nickname like “Wrong Way”
5) Bring a pit crew helper, for refueling, a drink, & fresh goggles.
6) Bring treats for your pit crew, drinks, snacks, etc..keep them happy.
7) STOP AT CHECK POINTS! The crews don’t get paid and won’t chase after you.
8) Always be nice to the race help..you may want to join the club .
9) Load-up as soon a you finish, before your body gets sore and stiff.
10) Always pickup your trash from you pit area.
11) DON”T bring your wonderful dog. Dogs and races are dangerous to all involved!
12) Don’t be afraid to talk to the clubs in the pits, they all want you for a new member!
13) Practice the things that gave you trouble in the race, whoops, sand, rocks, hills, you’ll feel more confident at the next race!
Phil
2012 Sidra Rules
SIDRA RULES
2012 RULES
1. DEFINITIONS:
A. CLASS:
An assessment of individual contestant’s relative ability in terms of A, B, and C classification.
B. DIVISION:
THE CATEGORY IN WHICH A RIDER MAY COMPETE BASED ON; 1) Age 2) Sex 3) Kind of machine (2, 3, or 4-wheeled machines) 4) Engine size (all SIDRA riders must compete on production based two wheeled machines in their respective classes to earn points and year end awards).
C. TRANSFERS:
The process performed either by the race committee or the points steward, where by they evaluate an individual rider on individual abilities and overall finishes in the races competed in, and move the rider up or down accordingly.
2. OBLIGATIONS OF SIDRA RACE COMMITTEE TO CONTESTANT:
A. Set rules and standards for clubs and riders in cross country and ISDE type events.
B. To handle all protests to any rider’s disqualification at the regular or special scheduled meetings after said protest.
C. Administer and keep track of points from all events sanctioned, and publish annual and semi-annual points standings.
D. Provide for qualified riders, year-end awards for the top three or 33% (which ever is the least amount, signed up in their classes for the year. However, more awards may be given out if the SIDRA race committee has funds available.
E. Maintain a racing program that will continue to encourage new riders.
F. Continue to try to achieve safe standards for course layout and marking.
3. RIDER INFORMATION:
A. GENERAL:
The SIDRA race schedule will run from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.
1. All SIDRA sanctioned events should be two weeks apart.
2. No SIDRA rider can be made to race more than one day every two weeks for points. SIDRA can grant a waiver for this rule in extenuating circumstances.
3. On any dual sanctioned or multiple day event, the SIDRA day to receive points is preferred to be the first day, to eliminate pre-riding of the course. (This can be waived if voted on by the SIDRA race committee prior to the race).
4. Minimum time for cancellation of an event is twenty-one days prior to race date, unless information leading to the cancellation from outside sources is received in less than the required time limit.
5. If a club cancels their race, it is their direct responsibility to make sure all SIDRA members are informed prior to the event date.
6. To receive points and qualify for year-end awards, every rider must have a SIDRA membership card.
7. All members must have an AMA card at all AMA events.
8. All riders must have the correct color number on the correct color background for the division they are entered in, (on all three number plates) or they can be disqualified.
B. RACE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS:
1. STARTS:
a. All starts will be "Dead Engine" with the rider sitting on the seat. Gran Prix races can be excluded from this rule.
b. A banner or large flag must be used to start all races. (When the banner is raised, all engines must be shut off. When the banner is dropped, the race is started).
c. In the event there is an issue with the race starting after the starting banner has been raised, a red flag will be used to signify that the race will not start. The red flag will be used as a visual communication between the starting line and the starting banner and also a visual communication to the racers that the start of the race has been stopped.
d. In the event of a check being ruled unofficial, the promoting club will give tentative results to the riders, will hold the trophies and take no more than one week to determine the best and fairest method of scoring.
Promoter will then provide determination to Sidra within that week.
e. All sponsor clubs will have verbal and visual communication between the starting line and where the starting banner is being dropped.
2. There must be a clearly defined start line between two definite points. (Stakes, etc.)
3. The sponsor club, at their discretion, shall start the A classes first, B second, Women and C last. A single or multiple wave start may be used if there is enough room to incorporate it safely.
4. No roads can be used to traverse the area between the start area and the trailhead, no matter how old the road is. When ever possible, every club will incorporate into their start area a return course for safety sake, and it should be marked with a different color than the regular course markings.
5. For safety sake, mini bikes are never allowed on the big bike course at the same time the big bikes are racing. The mini bikes can however, ride on the big bike course either before or after the big bike race.
6. All events must stipulate a definite finish line and must have a checkered flag to signify the end of the race.
7. Start, finish, and pit areas, must be clearly marked by continuous flagging. The finish area must be away from the pits and spectators, and must allow plenty of run out room. The sponsor club is always responsible for safe pits, starts, and finish lines.
8. Whenever possible, home check should be separate from the finish line for safety reasons.
9. All SIDRA courses will be closed to pre-riding 21 days prior to an event. Anyone caught pre-riding on a closed course will be disqualified. A club that promotes a European Scrambles may allow pre-riding on the day of the event only.
10. All SIDRA classes must be offered at any SIDRA sanctioned event.
If the event is a dual sanctioned event, i.e. AMA Hare and Hound, then it is acceptable to combine classes where a direct mapping makes sense.
For classes that do not map directly to AMA or other sanctioning body classes, i.e. bomber, the event must offer those classes independent of the other sanctioning body per SIDRA rules.
The mapping of classes MUST be provided to SIDRA at least 2 weeks prior to the event in a form conducive to being published on the SIDRA website.
In addition, the mapping should be published on the flyer or promoting clubs website.
C. INSPECTION AND PROTESTS:
1. The rider must be aware that they are responsible for their motorcycle to be in good safe operating condition, current ORV sticker, a good silencer and a USFS approved spark arrestor attached at all SIDRA sanctioned events.
Based on requirements set fourth by Idaho state law, all motorcycles starting in 2011 must pass a 96db +/- 1 db sound test before all sanctioned events. Any rule violations can be cause for immediate disqualification from any SIDRA event.
a. SOUND TEST
i. The db level of the muffler will be measured at a distance of 20 inches at a 45 degree angle from the end of the muffler and must not exceed 96db +/- 1db.
2. All protests must be given to the promoting club’s SIDRA rep in charge of the race. This can be done only by a member of the promoting club, or by a rider that participated in the event. No protests will be accepted from any other outside source. All protests must be filed within 30 minutes after the last rider finishes the event. All protests will require a $20.00 deposit at the time of the protest. If the protest is not upheld the promoting club will keep the money. Harassment of the referee may negate reimbursement.
3. All mechanical protests will require a $100.00 deposit and will be performed at a competent dealer shop of representative’s choice. If the protest is upheld the money will be refunded to the person that filed the protest. In such a case the protested party will have to pay the bill to get the bike back. If the protest is not upheld, the money will pay the bill and any left over will go to the owner of the bike.
4. OBLIGATIONS OF THE RACER:
A. BASIC RULES:
1. All participants must have a membership card to receive points.
a. Full membership:
$25.00 fee. Rider gets a full one-year membership card.
ii. This qualifies cardholder to accrue points toward the year-end awards and subjects cardholder to the rules in the SIDRA rulebook.
iii. Full membership cards will be available until the last race of the season.
b. Non SIDRA card holders from other racing organizations will be eligible at the discretion of the points steward to enter the event, and:
i Must buy a $5.00 day use card to participate in the event excluding mini and non competition classes.
ii. Are not eligible for year-end awards
iii. Must obey all SIDRA rules
iiii. Must display the correct color number on the correct color background on all number plates.
2. May compete in only one division at a full point desert event. May compete in more than one division at a European Scrambles if you can qualify for one of the other divisions and you have the correct colored numbers and plate for the divisions.
3. May not trade bikes to finish or win any event. You must finish on the same bike you started on. (May be waived at some team events)
4. You cannot ride a greater displacement engine in a smaller size, division or visa versa. (For clarification, a class determines rider skill such as, A, B, C. A division determines whether you are Unlimited, veteran, senior, etc.)
5. One person may ride in a division for points but it takes three riders to make a division for trophies. Riders from three separate divisions may be combined for trophies as long as they are the same class. The sponsor may trophy all three riders at their discretion.
6. All riders must sign an entry waiver at every race on race day.
7. All riders must ride within the course markings, unless informed otherwise by the sponsor club at the riders meeting. (i.e., no passing zones)
All riders must approach, pass through, and exit all checks in a safe manner.
Safe is defined as:
Slow down and be aware of your surroundings as you approach a check
Follow instructions from race workers
Exiting the area without spraying roost toward workers and equipment.
Each rider is responsible for ensuring they receive a check mark at each check point. This includes electronic checks.
At manual check points the rider must come to a controlled stop to receive the check and only continue when signaled.
At electronic checks including the finish line riders must pass through the chute in a “smooth” controlled manner without deliberately holding up other riders.
To ensure credit is received listen for the buzzer and look for your rider number on the reader board.
If there is any doubt that the system picked up your number pull ahead and to the side to ensure you get entered manually (it only takes a second).
If a rider continues without positive confirmation of being picked up by the system they risk losing that check/lap with no guarantee of it being recovered after the event.
SIDRA promotes fair, competitive, and fun racing environments and expects all racers, pit crews, and other supporters to behave in a sportsman like manner.
Un-sportsman like behavior will be handled on a case by case basis.
Depending on the circumstances involved a rider may be disqualified for 1 or more events.
The club promoting the event has the right to disqualify any rider as they see fit.
If a more severe penalty is necessary, which would include but is not limited to multiple race disqualifications, the circumstances of the event must be presented at a SIDRA meeting and an appropriate resolution will be voted on by all clubs present.
Any individual subject to a penalty has the right to attend the SIDRA meeting where the events in question are discussed and are encouraged to present their perspective of the circumstances.
B. CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:
A helmet is required. Eye protection, gloves, and boots are recommended.
SIDRA uses electronic scoring at all events. Each rider will be issued a transponder at signup. The rider is responsible for maintaining possession of the transponder throughout the event.
To be considered a finisher the transponder must be turned in at the finish.
If the transponder is lost, a rider can still be considered a finisher if the lost transponder is paid for ($20).
The rider is also responsible for carrying the transponder appropriately to ensure it will be read by the electronic system. If the transponder does not read the rider may be asked to stop and make adjustments to correct the issue. (The units are extremely reliable if carried appropriately.)
If a rider does not finish for whatever reason the transponder should be returned to the finish area but DO NOT bring it near the finish gate.
C. RIDER CLASSIFICATION:
1. There shall be four classes:
a. AA, A, B, and C.
2. New riders will be classified by the SIDRA official in charge at sign-up.
i. No SIDRA rider can be forced to ride the AA division.
3. Any classification at sign-up is subject to re-classification.
4. In the case of re-classification, the rider in question will be notified by SIDRA in writing and be issued a new card and number for the new class.
5. All out of state riders that cannot show proof of classification must race the A class. However the SIDRA official in charge may use his better judgment in all cases.
5. DIVISIONS:
Riders must be a minimum of 14 years old to ride in the big bike race. Exceptions for riders between the ages of 12 and 14 must be addressed with SIDRA and the promoting club prior to the event.
A. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE DIVISIONS WITH AN OPTION FOR SPORTSMAN:
1. 65cc to 150cc. Mini Division A, B, “Girls”, and 65
Mini Bikes eligible for the 65cc class need to meet these requirements (max):
Displacement: 65cc (110cc four stroke)
Front Tire: 14"
Rear Tire: 12"
Wheelbase: 45.0"
Seat Height: 30.0"
a. Restricted to current allowable wheelbase and engine size not to exceed 150cc.
b. Must meet current minimum age requirements.
c. If a rider turns 16 during the current racing season they may finish the year in that division.
d. If a rider is 16 before the start of the race season they may not compete in the Mini Division.
e. Any Mini caught riding in the pits while not racing will be disqualified.
2. AA Division: Unlimited cc.
3. Unlimited Division A-B: any size m/c 150cc or larger. Rider must be a minimum of 14 years old.
4. Heavyweight Division A-B: 251cc to 450cc 4 stroke, 201cc to 250cc 2 stroke.
5. Lightweight Division A-B: 125cc to 200cc 2 stroke, and 151cc to 250cc 4 stroke.
6. Veteran Division A-B (30+ years old) Unlimited cc.
7. Senior Division A-B (40+ years old) Unlimited cc.
8. Masters Heads Up (50+ years old) Unlimited cc.
9. Women’s Division A-B Unlimited cc.
10. Bomber Class nine year old or older bikes Heads Up
11. Legends ( 60 + years old) Unlimited cc.
12. Beginner Division C Heads Up
B. 33% trophies will be paid to all classes excluding the AA Division. Trophies for the AA division will be at the discretion of the promoting club.
C. The AA division will race for a cash purse and may be charged up to twice the normal stated entry fee for an event. The payout of the cash purse will be based on 50% of the entry fee paid in by participant.
The payout schedule for the purse will be 1st place 50%, 2nd place 35%, and 3rd place 15%.
D. The sportsman class may have a shortened mileage course. Will be offered at the promoting clubs discretion, and will pay a reduced rider fee. Trophies may be awarded however no SIDRA points will be awarded, and sportsman rider fees are not owed to SIDRA.
6. NUMBERS AND PLATES:
Numbers and letters are required on all number plates at all events. This includes events in which special numbers are issued for that event only. Failure to follow these requirements may result in disqualification.
Numbers MUST be displayed on ALL 3 plates
Numbers and letters MUST be legible and large enough to read.
Numbers shall be no smaller than 6 inches, and shall be consistent in height.
Letter shall be no smaller than 4 inches and must follow the assigned number.
Note the changes in number plate colors and the use of a single letter to indicate proper division.
ALL "A" & “AA” RIDERS – BLACK BACKGROUND/WHITE NUMBER/LETTER.
Includes Divisions:
AA: ( AA)
Unlimited A: No Letter
Heavyweight A: (X)
Lightweight A: (A)
Senior A: (S)
Vet A: (V)
Women A: (W)
ALL "B" & "C" RIDERS – WHITE BACKGROUND/BLACK NUMBER/LETTER
Includes Divisions:
Beginner: (C)
Bomber: (B)
Heavyweight B: (H)
Legends 60+ (R)
Lightweight B: (Y)
Masters: (M)
Senior B: (F)
Unlimited B: (U)
Vet B: (T)
Women B: (L)
Mini Division White background with black numbers and the following letter designations.
Mini “A” (D)
Mini “B” (P)
Mini “Girls” (G)
Mini 65 (K)
Numbers are assigned on an earned basis to riders who have earned points during the past season. The Points Steward is charged with tabulating earned points during the season, and publishing final earned numbers at the end of each racing season.
7. POINTS
A. GENERAL
A rider must participate in 50% or more of the events in their class. Participation will be defined as racing or working.
SIDRA points will be based on a racers overall finish and adhere to the following schedule:
Maximum earned points for any event is 205 and pay consecutive down by one point per place.
(Example) 1st overall 205 points, 2nd overall 204 points 3rd overall 203 points.
All DNF’s receive 5 points
Only SIDRA members are included in the point payout for any event.
Each Class Championship will be decided by each class participants overall earned points accumulated in all events held in the calendar season.
Ties are broken using the following criteria:
Rider who has raced the most races that year will be declared the winner, unless the rider in question is a club member that has worked their club’s event(s) during that season. If this becomes the case, the club member will be declared the winner.
In the event there is still a tie then the number of first, second, third, etc, finishes will be compared until the ties are resolved.
Team Events (Where team members ride together)
Will be paid points determined by the promoting club and SIDRA.
SIDRA strongly recommends that all points events be based on individual performance and only will allow flat pay 205 point payouts under special circumstances.
Every effort will be made to score team events such that individual performance can be used to determine earned points.
No single event can exceed 205 points per participant per event.
How many points will be paid and how they will be paid must be posted on the race flyer.
You must complete at least 50% of a multiple, (two or more) loop race to be considered a finisher and earn more than 5 points. Completion is defined as crossing the finish line after the leader finishes
Work points will be awarded to club members who work their clubs events.
You can only receive work points for one club during the year.
If a club sponsors multiple events, members of that club ARE eligible for work points for each event worked and promoted by that club.
The amount of work points to be received will be based on the workers best individually contested race finish and will equal the workers highest overall finished race for the year.
This excludes team races and any non-standard point events from being counted towards workers points, only individually contested races will count.
In order to be eligible for work points, your name must be on the Sanction Worksheet that is turned in to SIDRA. No names will be added to this list after the fact.
Racer and worker points must be turned in to the points steward within 5 days after the event by the sponsoring club.
Points will be updated online after all events.
The overall points will be kept to establish high point A and B riders and high point club award.
Mini classes will pay points based on a 105 point schedule but otherwise follow the same structure as the big bikes.
The first place will receive 105 points and each rider after that will have one point deducted.
If Mini A, Mini B, Mini 65, and Mini Girls are run separately in any combination each grouping will be scored from the maximum of 105 overall points. As an example if Mini B, Mini 65, and Mini Girls are run together they will be scored together with the first place rider in that group receiving the full 105 overall points; however, the Mini A group will be scored independently and the first place rider in Mini A will also be scored 105 overall points.
Ties will be broken using the same criteria as the big bikes.
Points associated with rider transfers
If a rider is moved up, they take all the points they have earned that year with them.
If a rider moves themself up, they can only take half the points they have earned with them.
If a rider changes division they can take no earned points with them. (i.e. – moving from Unlimited to Vet division etc.)
In the event a rider is too slow or weather conditions or any other condition causes it, the sponsor club can stop the races after the leader has finished the event and place the rider in the finish position the rider would have attained had the rider been able to complete the whole event.
At all dual sanctioned "National Events" only those riders signed up as SIDRA Members will be scored for SIDRA points.
There will be no drop race for the 2011 season.
8. RIDER RECLASSIFICATION (TRANSFERS):
A. The race committee and points steward shall reclassify riders periodically to ensure competitive racing within the divisions.
B. Team races do not count as transfer rides.
C. If you place high in overall finishes of different races you will be reviewed to be moved up.
9. CHECKING AND COURSE MARKING:
A. A strip of white adhesive tape down the center of the helmet may be used for receiving checkmarks whenever weather permits. In the event of bad weather a club may use some other means of tracking check marks.
Main course – shall be marked in pink or orange tape. Arrows and signs may also be used.
Turns – shall be marked with yellow tape on the side of the trail in the direction the course is going to take. (If the tape is on the right side of the trail, the course is going to turn right, and visa versa.)
Danger Areas – shall be marked with blue tape and/or X’s on pie plates or arrows pointed down at least one hundred fifty feet before the danger area. Extra dangerous areas need to have more marking than small danger areas do. Danger areas that must be marked are drop-offs, ditches, roads, rocky areas, sharp curves, and any other thing that could pose a life-threatening problem for the racer.
1. In open terrain, each piece of flagging should be visible from the previous piece of flagging.
2. In gullies with high sides, sand washes, and roads where course is obvious, the flagging does not have to be any closer than 200 yards apart.
3. When a race course crosses a road there must be an adequate amount of marking on the other side of the road so that riders do not get lost. All road crossing must be marked as such.
4. Riders must understand that in all cases cars have the right of way.
5. All road crossing with traffic must have flagmen. All riders must understand that in most cases any road crossing with a flagman requires that you stop, get off your bike, and walk your bike across the road.
6. Check points must be clearly marked and visible to the riders for at least 150 feet before they must stop. Secret checks designed to cut down on cheating may waive this rule.
7. Electronic scoring will be maintained for a minimum of 2 hours after the winner crosses the finish or until all riders are in and accounted for, whichever is shorter. After the 2 hour cutoff the electronic system may be brought down at the discretion of the race referee and scoring personnel so results can be calculated and distributed in a timely manner for the majority of participants. Riders may still finish and earn series points after the cutoff but their finish time and sequence will be entered manually and published online with final results
2012 Sidra Points
Once you see this page there should be more menus available on the left hand side of the page for you to select what points you would like to see. This page will have the latest points from the last race that was scored.
Let me know if you have problems with this.
