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Quad Scrambles
Division/Class   Displacement Classes   Age
AA Expert/Pro.   0-Opencc   +16
A Open   401-Opencc   +16
A 0-400   0-400cc   +16
A 2 Stroke   0-Opencc   +16
B Open   401-Opencc   +16
B 0-400   0-Opencc   +16
B 2 Stroke   0-Opencc   +16
C Open   401-Opencc   +16
C 0-400   0-400cc   +16
C 2 Stroke   0-Opencc   +16
Vet   0-Opencc   +35
Senior   0-Opencc   +40
Super Senior   0-OPencc   +45
Master   0-Opencc   +50
Women   0-Opencc   +16
Golden Girls   0-Opencc   +4-8
Pee Wee A   0-50cc   +4-8
Pee Wee B   0-50cc   +4-8
Mini 6-11   51-70cc   +6-11
Mini 9-15   71-90cc   +9-15
Mini13-15   91-200cc   +13-15
Beginner 1   0-400cc   +16
Beginner 2   401-Opencc   +16
Utility   0-Opencc   +16   50" max width
Sportsman   0-Opencc   +16   50" max width

XIII
Quad Scrambles Rules

A General
1. A Quad Scrambles is a meet where the rider ability is the determining factor. It is run over dirt roads, fire trails, woods and all types of terrain which may be negotiated by the power of the Quad and rider.

2. The FTR Referee will contact the club due to send an assistant referee for the Quad Scrambles event preceding their sanctioned event at least 2 weeks before the event.

3. Provide an assistant referee for the Quad Scrambles event preceding their event. Assistant Referee must be an experienced rider.

4. Clubs shall allocate trophies to represent 30% of the class entries based upon previous number of riders at past events.

5. A list of Quad Scrambles classes and their requirements can be found at Chapter III. C.

6. All Quads will be limited to a maximum width of 50" as described in the current AMA rules.

7. Pee Wee class Quads will be no more than 50cc with an automatic clutch.

8. Any rider holding a Pre-Am license is required to ride the AA class.

9. Rider age will be confirmed for anyone moving to a specialty class where age is a requirement (Vet, Senior, Super Senior, Master Golden Girl, PeeWee and Minis) They will show proof of age at sign up on the first race they enter.

PeeWee and Mini riders must be within the minimum age requirement upon entering their first event. Their age for the season will be the age attained at their first event of the season.

The event flyer will have this warning, "Proof of age will be required."

10. No pit riding is allowed. Competition vehicles will use 1st gear to and from the starting area. (Chapter 3, B. 3.)

11. An A or B Hare Scrambles or Motocross rider will ride at least 'B' division.

B. Course

1. Cross must not cross any public highway

a. Cross over as in a figure eight

b. Contain any possible bottleneck situations such as a one plank bridge

c. Contain any long sections where passing is impossible

2. For the purpose of preventing course congestion a FTR Quad Scrambles shall be a minimum of three miles in length

3. A "Scrambles Course" is defined as a closed-loop trail through a woodland area, appropriately marked either the FTR Day-glow Red arrows to outline the path and indicate the direction to be followed by the competitors. The arrows outlining the course shall be in a sequence and spaced close enough so a competitor can visually locate one arrow to the next arrow. If this arrow spacing is not practical, the trail must be defined by other means (natural barriers, etc.) such that a rider cannot misinterpret where the trail is. All major turns must be preceded by 'down' arrows angled in the direction of the turn about 30' before the turn. The turn shall be adequately marked to instruct the competitors to ride inside or outside of the arrows. (Use of natural barriers such as canals, large trees, etc., or marking with ribbon tape is suggested to prevent course-cutting) A verification arrow shall be placed just after each turn. All sections of the trail which can cause unexpected hazards (like stumps or rocks) must be marked. Hazards are to be marked with red 'X', ribbon tape, sprayed with phosphorescent paint. To prevent riders from getting off the actual course. 'Wrong way' marker (Blue W) will be used at locations that could be confused for the actual course. Double arrows, one over the other and a set on each side of the trail, will be used to indicate an area between these arrows that must be ridden. Double arrows will be Day-glow Green. Competitors must ride the trail from arrow to arrow without passing any arrows, and ride to within 20' to either side of any single arrow. If a Motocross track is used in any part of the course, the MX portions of the track shall be considered 'continuously double arrowed' and riders must stay on the actual MX track surface. Any section of the trail marked by a pair of green arrows on both sides of the trail indicates the competitors must ride between the arrows and cannot ride outside of either arrow. Any time a rider leaves the trail, as defined above, that rider must return and enter the trail at the same point they left.

*   Markers must be visible one to the next
*   Corner arrows with pre-turn arrows before the corner and a verification arrow after the corner.
*   Danger markers as appropriate. Any and all deviations to the above shall be clearly defined to all competitors during the pre-race riders meeting.

4. Specific dates and times must be announced in the flyer when riders may practice on the actual course.

5. It is the promoters responsibility to insure, as best as possible, the course cannot be cut.

C. Event Rules

1. The start must be a dead-engine start with riders on their machines and both hands in the air until the starter gives a signal for the race to begin.

PeeWee (0-50cc) races may use a running engine start with the rider on their machine

2. Only the following divisions may be run together at the same time with one minute between different starting groups. The races will be run at the times listed unless permission to change is approved by the Quad Series Committee prior to the publication of the flyer. Starting times may be adjusted to accommodate available daylight hours. Race time deviations will be published on the event flyer.

Saturday Race Schedule
Race 1 - 12noon - 12:30 pm
Row 1 PeeWee 0-50cc A (4-8 yrs)
Row 2 PeeWee 0-50cc B (4-8 yrs)

Race 2 - 12:30 - 2pm
Row 1 91-200cc 13-15 yrs
Row 2 71-90cc 9-15 yrs
Row 3 51-70cc 6-11 yrs

Race 3 2-4pm
Row 1 Beginner 2 401-OPencc +16 yrs
Row 2 Beginner 1 0-400cc +16 yrs
Row 3 Utility +16 yrs

Race 4 - 4-6pm
Fun Run - Non race machine (no numbers) (+16 yrs) (proper riding attire mandatory)

Sunday Race Schedule
Race 1 - 1030-1230pm
Row 1 C Open
Row 2 C 0-400cc
Row 3 C 2 Stroke
Row 4 Vet
Row 5 Senior
Row 6 Super Senior
Row 7 Women
Row 8 Master
Row 9 Golden Girl

Race 2 - 1-3pm
Row 1 AA
Row 2 A Open
Row 3 A 0-400cc
Row 4 A 2 Stroke
Row 5 B Open
Row 6 B 0-400cc
Row 7 B 2 Stroke
Row 8 Sportsman (event trophy only/no end year points)

3. Clubs can either split consolidated rows, or start consecutive rows together to relieve congestion at the start, with the approval of the Q/S Chairman or Referee, but cannot change starting order.

4. The start line will be a required check and a checkpoint must be located at the finish.

5. FTR may determine the scoring methods used at any event. The race will be over at the finish line. It is up to the rider to complete within the allocated time for a complete race in his or her class.

6. Any disputes will be settled by a majority vote of the following three people, whose decision is final:

a. The Promoters Referee

b. The Assistant Referee, is defined as the representative from the next sanctioned Quad Scrambles.

c. The FTR representative assigned to the event (FTR Referee)
Chapter XIV

Quad Scrambles Scoring

A. General

1. Cumulative scoring for the entire series will be handles by the Quad Scrambles Chairman or appointed Quad Scrambles Scorekeeper.

2. A rider can register only one number per class per competition year. The rider will be scored only under that registered number during the competition year. Top keep a rider number (bike #), members must renew their FTR membership in JULY.

3. A rider may ride 1 class per event. If they elect to move to another Division they must stay in the higher division and not return to the lower division without written request and approval by the higher division. Beginner 1 and 2 riders will take 50% to any C or Specialty division.

4.A rider classed as A or B including Specialty classes cannot move down without petitioning the Quad Scrambles Committee, regardless of elapsed time since previous racing. (Note: C riders cannot return to Beginner classes.)

6. Race results are final with the conclusion of the final protest period on the race day.

7. Any rider that 'Overall High Points' a race will be promoted to the AA class, effective the next race.

8. Riders will be awarded points if they complete 1 lap or more

9. Team scores shall include all classes.

B. Championship Series Points System

1. Class championship points will be awarded based on finishing position according to the following schedule:

1st place in class 50 pts
2nd place in class 47 pts
3rd place in class 45pts
4th place in class 43 points
5th place in class 41 pts
6th place in class 40pts
etc. one point less per position the required number of laps have been completed. Riders finishing within 1 lap of their class winner will receive full points earned. Riders completing less will receive fractional points.

For example: a rider completing 3 laps of a 5 lap race will receive 3/5ths of their position points.

2. In the event of tie scores, the points normally awarded to the respective positions will be averaged and each tied rider will receive the same number of points.

3. Each class will be allotted a maximum time to complete the course and be times. In PeeWee A and B the course will be closed to start additional laps 25 minutes after the start. Saturday, Race 2 riders will have the course closed to start additional laps 90 minutes after the first row leaves the start minus the time of the lead riders first lap. All other races will have the course closed to start additional laps at 2 hours after the first row leaves the start minus the time of the lead riders first lap.

4. In addition to class finishing positions, the exact starting time of each class, and exact finishing time to the nearest second of each rider, will be recorded at the finish line. At least one of the official Referees for the event will be at the finish line to judge timing.

5. Timing will be used for two purposes:

a. To determine High Point and top 20 positions for the event and year-end overall top 10 awards. (AA, A and B divisions only). The top 20 riders - based on elapsed time - will be awarded points for year-end overall position on the same basis as each rider is awarded points (Paragraph B.1.) B riders will not be eligible for year-end top 10 awards overall. The B High Point year-end award will be calculated based on points given for the top 20 B riders - based on time elapsed - at each race on the same basis as each class is awarded points (paragraph B.1.) The list of top 20 B riders for each race is to be used only for calculating the year end B High Point award, and is not to be published as a separate class for each race.

b. To assist the Quad Scrambles Chairman, Scorekeeper, and Referee in determining promotions.

6. Year-end class and overall positions will be based on 70% of the sanctioned events. Rounding will be done to the nearest whole number with .50 being rounded up. FTR High Point and class winners will be determined at the end of the year and will receive awards at the annual FTR awards banquets To qualify for year end awards in the FTR Quad Scrambles Series a rider must enter at least 50% of the sanctioned events that year. A work run credit can count as an entry.

7. In case of year end ties, riders who have the same number of points will share the highest position. The next lower rider will receive their actual position.

8. A High Point award will be given at each event but the overall top 20 positions will be determined later by the Scorekeeper.

9. Any FTR who works - cannot ride the event- a FTR sanctioned Quad Scrambles will earn a work credit equal to that riders highest earned score for the competition year. The work run credit will be used as one of the scores - 70% of events - counted for year-end scores. Work days will consist of any day worked. Assistant Referees may receive work run credit for the event worked. Work run credits will be final at the end of a workday and are non-transferrable from the class listed on the entry. A rider who wishes to work an event to obtain points must:

a. Complete an entry form -- same for race -- except write "work event" across the entry.

b. Submit entry form prior to practice -- fee is not required.

c. Have entry form validated by Trail boss.

10. Computing points for year-end scores is based on applying the above rules in the following manner: See pg. 19, Chapter VII, B. 10.

C. Rider Advancement
Note: Same as pg. 20, Chapter VII, C. 1-8.

Chapter XV
Quad Scrambles Responsibilities

A. Promoters

1. It is mandatory that all promoting clubs provide spectator and participant liability insurance coverage of a minimum of $1,000,000 for FTR sanctioned Quad Scrambles. Must notify Quad Scrambles Referee of insurance obtained two weeks prior to the event. Event will be non-FTR if proof of insurance is not provided. The Florida Trail Riders, Inc., its officers and officials be named in the insurance policy as an insured party.

2. Must have ambulance on the premises

3. Practice will be available the day of the event. If this is not possible due to insurance or land owner problems, the Quad Scrambles Committee will be notified and the riders will be advised in the flyer.

4. The promoting club must make an honest effort that only the minimum number of people required to clear and make the course safe are aware of the course until the day of open practice.

5. Practice on the course will be limited to sign-up entrants with the following exceptions: Course workers who can do their jobs better by being familiar with the course. The Quad Scrambles Competition Committee reserves the right to adopt of change the practice format, by unanimous vote, at any time.

6. The promoting club will provide back up scoring and record the time of each rider at the finish.

7. Rider numbers are to be recorded by the FTR Business office or sign up personnel at the event.

8. Riders who, after practice and before the days races start, determine the race is unsafe for them can have their entry fee refunded

B. Riders

1. Specific disciplinary action by the Quad Scrambles Committee:

a. Course Cutting

1st offense -- rider gets zero points. They don't have to count towards their year-end score.

2nd offense -- rider gets zero points. They do have to count towards their year-end score.

3rd offense - rider receives a three race suspension

b. Riding the course during other class races unless officially working for the promoting club or FTR - suspension for that event.

c. Aiding other entrants not in their specific races at any area other that the designated pit area -- suspension for that event -- both rider and helper.

3. Anyone who accuses a rider of the above must file a written protest with the event Referee.

4. All Quads will display a number plate in the front and rear.
Class   Color   Letter
AA   WHITE   AA
OPEN   WHITE   A B C
O-400   YELLOW   A B C
2 STROKE   BLACK   A B C
SPORTSMAN   RED   XX
VET   RED   NONE
SUPER SR.   GREEN   NONE
SENIOR   BLACK   NONE
MASTER   WHITE   NONE
WOMEN   BLUE   NONE
GOLDEN GIRLS   BLUE   G
PEEWEE   ANY   A B
MINI 51-70CC   GREEN   NONE
MINI 71-90CC   WHITE   NONE
MINI91-200CC   BLACK   NONE
BEGINNER 2   WHITE   X
BEGINNER 1   WHITE   T
UTILITY   ANY   NONE

*see VI. A. 9 Pro-Am rule

C. Committee

1. The FTR Quad Scrambles Committee will be separate from the Enduro,Motocross and Hare Scramblers Committee. The Quad Scrambles Committee is empowered to run the Quad Scrambles series, vote on rule changes, and make suggestions to the FTR Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

2. The Quad Scrambles Committee will be composed of one Chairman, one Scorekeeper, one Referee, one representative from each promoting organization granted a sanction for the year in question and one rider representative from A B C, Specialty and Youth Divisions

3. All FTR clubs and promoters who have received a FTR sanction in the past will be eligible to request a Quad Scrambles sanction. Any new promoter will be forwarded to the Board of Directors for approval before any sanctions are granted.

4. Any promoting club desiring a FTR sanction will submit a request to the event to the Quad Scrambles Committee before the annual FTR general sanction meeting. Note: This will not be required for the first FTR Quad Scrambles Series season. Any further requests will be evaluated by the Quad Scrambles Chairman and the Executive Committee of FTR

5. The FTR Scrambles Committee will not grant any sanctions to a promoter who has acted irresponsibly. Any promoter who has more than one event sanctioned and acts irresponsibly will have all future sanctions reviewed by the Quad Scrambles Committee before the next event scheduled by that promoter. Any promoting club who has a sanction revoked is, at that time, no longer a member of the Quad Scrambles Committee.

6. All rules for the next Quad Scrambles season will be brought to the floor, printed in the magazine, reviewed by he members and then voted on and passed at or prior to the Quad Scrambles sanction meeting.

There you have it.
Brian